Health & Living

Hiroshima Day Part 1

08 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Since 1945 when Hiroshima and Nagasaki suffered the atomic bomb on August 6th and August 9th respectively, former President of the Malaysian Physician...

Doctor in the House: Exercise An Hour A Day To Keep Early Death Away?

05 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Strength & Conditioning Coach Nick ...

Gene Doping

04 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Rather than injecting performance enhancing drugs, gene doping tweaks cells so that they produce the substances naturally. This makes it undetectable ...

Golf Innovations For Your Handicap

03 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Golf is returning to the Olympics for the first time in more than a century. However, it has seen the withdrawal of several key golfers including Worl...

3-Dimensional Healthcare

02 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

As we all already know, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally. A Senior Consultant Cardiologist from Delhi, India decided to t...

Boutique Gym vs Commercial Fitness Franchise

01 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sweating about a new gym membership? Personal Trainer Karen Siah returns to talk about the evolution of the business of gyms from chain fitness centre...

Doctor in the House: Can Vitamin D Mend Broken Hearts?

29 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Today, Cardiologist Dr Beni Rusani from...

Adoption, Foster Care and Childhood Development

28 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Developmental Paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan discussed the developmental issues important for young children in foster care and children who are...

Healthy Food Misconceptions

27 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The New York Times ran a survey recently, asking hundreds of nutrition experts and average Americans which foods they considered healthy. When compari...

Obesity, Smoking and Your Eyes

26 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We know that what we eat and what we do affects our general well-being, but most of us don’t think specifically about how our lifestyle affects ...

Vape Update

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

According to new data, an overwhelming number of vapers have managed to quit smoking or reduce  cigarette consumption, seeing a change for the be...

Doctor in the House: Fertility Treatment, Pregnancy Multivits and Water Birthing

22 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, Fertility Specialist Dato&rs...

Paediatric Rheumatology

21 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Paediatric rheumatology encompasses diseases that are due to a disordered immune system that attacks the body of children and adolescents aged 16 and ...

Allied Against Dengue

20 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Allied Against Dengue (Bersama Melawan Denggi) is a non-profit multilateral organisation where doctors, pharmacists, NGOs, private sector healthcare p...

A Decade of Clinical Hypnosis in Malaysia

19 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Depictions seen on television may suggest something entirely different, but hypnosis in the clinical setting continues to show promise in reducing pai...

Teens on Social Media

18 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The image of teenagers has become synonymous with social media use - some would even say overuse. Dr Chua Sook Ning, Clinical Psychologist discusses &...

DIY Dental Work and Dentistry Ethics

15 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve had news in recent months of a resourceful student who 3D printed his own braces at a fraction of the cost. Following that was the more di...

Coughs and Sore Throats

14 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Is it the common flu or strep throat? Should you take cough drops or let it go away on its own? Do you need to remove your tonsils or can you keep it?...

History of Family Therapy and AMFTM

13 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are taking a step back to explore the history of family therapy and introduce The Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Malaysia (AMFT...

Psychiatry Series: Amphetamine

12 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

 Amphetamine is a synthetic stimulant used for the treatment of attention deficit disorder, narcolepsy and obesity. It is also the parent compoun...

Psychiatry Series: Amphetamine

12 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

 Amphetamine is a synthetic stimulant used for the treatment of attention deficit disorder, narcolepsy and obesity. It is also the parent compoun...

#BFMHealth Part 6: Ageing Eggs and Sperm Count Crisis

11 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Live 2016 on April 2nd. In Part 6 of 6, presenter/pro...

Doctor in the House: Outrage Over Diphtheria & Measles Outbreak

08 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Dr Junaidi Ismail joins him to discuss ...

Science Communication

05 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On June 9th, Dr Abhimanyu Veerakumarasivam sailed past more than 2,000 scientists from 27 countries by presenting a talk on “Cancer Genetics&rdq...

#BFMHealth Part 5: The Perils of Ageing

04 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Live 2016 on April 2nd. In Part 5 of 6, presenter/pro...

Doctor in the House: Bromance

01 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Joining him this week is Clinical Psych...

Sex Education

30 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How do you talk to your children about sex and sexuality? It may be an awkward and sensitive issue for most parents, especially if they never had that...

Football - A Matter of Life and Death?

29 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s football season and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh returns for his monthly show that examines specific sports through a m...

Fasting and Its Benefits

28 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Fasting, feasting and faith. Indeed, every Ramadhan, our Muslim friends observe a month-long fast, a time for spiritual reflection, self-improvement a...

#BFMHealth Part 4: Our Love Affair with Food

27 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Live 2016 on April 2nd. In Part 4 of 6, presenter/pro...

Doctor in the House: Coffee and Bladder Cancer

24 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Daniel Liew from the Barista Guild joi...

Diphteria Update with the MOH

23 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Two diphteria related deaths were reported in Kedah and Malacca since June 18th, with at least four suspected cases in Malacca and eight more in Kedah...

In Poor Health? There’s Kem Medik

23 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A medical camp aims to reach out to more than 500 members of the needy and urban poor around Desa Mentari and Bandar Sunway. Kem Medik is an annual me...

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

21 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a painful, chronic inflammatory skin disease estimated to impact one percent of the adult population worldwide. Not m...

#BFMHealth Part 3: Management of Cancer

20 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Live 2016 on April 2nd. In Part 3 of 6, presenter/pro...

Doctor in the House: The Illustrious Career of Sir Roy Calne Part 2

17 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Sir Roy Calne joins Dr George Lee for t...

Diabetes and Its Complications on Foot

16 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Chua Yeok Pin, Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon and Zaifa Khatum Binti Abdul Mohamed Ibnu, Diabetes Nurse Educator of Sunway Medical Centre aim...

Worms Promoting Gut Bacteria

15 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Most people tend to avoid worms and parasites, but researchers of helminths know that these little worms may have more positive roles than we’d ...

Psychiatry Series: The Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum

14 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Stephen Jambunathan tells us a little bit more about our minds and the management of mental disorders. This month we uncove...

Psychiatry Series: The Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum

14 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Stephen Jambunathan tells us a little bit more about our minds and the management of mental disorders. This month we uncove...

#BFMHealth Part 2: Heart Disease, Diabetes & Hypertension Epidemic – Debunking Myths

13 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Live 2016 on April 2nd. In Part 2 of 6, presenter/pro...

Doctor in the House: The Illustrious Career of Sir Roy Calne Part 1

10 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Sir Roy Calne joins Dr George for the f...

Fining Parents for Posting Children’s Photos Online

08 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Do you share your children’s photos on Facebook or Instagram? Since March, French parents who post embarrassing photos of their children online ...

Orthopaedic Series

07 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh returns for his monthly show to share his expertise in matters affecting the bones, joints and muscles....

#BFMHealth Part 1: A Chat with the Minister of Health

06 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Live 2016 on April 2nd. In Part 1 of 6, presenter/pro...

Doctor in the House: Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

03 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, he is joined by Assoc Prof D...

International Yoga Day

02 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Dhilip Kumar believes there is much we can do to promote health and wellness through yoga therapy. In conjunction with International Yoga Day, we f...

Dengue? There’s An App For That

01 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Dhesi Raja has developed an Artificial Intelligence in Medical Epidemiology (AIME), a disease-prediction mobile platform that employs technology a...

Public Health Challenges in Sarawak

31 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The news of a doctor who saved a child whose hand was stuck in an escalator went viral recently. We catch up with Dr Dalvinder Singh, whom we last had...

The Quality of Drinking Water

30 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Water is a human right. We need water to drink, cook and clean ourselves. Yet millions of people worldwide still do not have access to clean drinking ...

Doctor in the House: Prostate Awareness 'Dangerously Low' in British Men

27 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Today he is joined by Dr Trinity Bivala...

Children and Discipline

26 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

An eight-year-old boy was stripped naked and chained at the stairway for about five hours by his father for being naughty. What do you do when your ch...

Badminton – Fitness, Risks and Care

25 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The 2016 Thomas and Uber Cup took place in Kunshan, China this year. The popular game, which demands excellent fitness and technical finesse is a popu...

Beating The Metabolic Slowdown

24 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Our metabolism slows down as we age. How do we ensure that weight gain is kept at bay in our later years? We also get comments from Personal Trainer, ...

International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day

23 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

With 10 new cases each day in Malaysia, there is a great need to ensure we have access to information and services on HIV and AIDS. In conjunction wit...

Doctor in the House: World AIDS Vaccine Day

20 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Joining him today is Fifa Rahman, Polic...

Vertigo

19 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt like you or the objects around you are moving even nothing is moving? That could be an episode of vertigo. Hear all about it from Dr Shailen...

Affordable Cancer Treatment

18 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that the cost of cancer is high. Half of all cancer patients end up in in financial catastrophe  within one year of diagnosis. Is the...

Non-Smoker’s Lung Cancer

17 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Lung cancer does not only affect smokers and secondhand smokers; a lesser known type of lung cancer affect non-smokers. We learn more about anaplastic...

Bowen Therapy

16 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Originating from Australia, the Bowen therapy has reached Malaysian shores. Find out how this technique addresses a range of common ailments from migr...

Disappearing Ear Infections

13 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ear infections were considered “bread and butter pediatrics” a few decades ago, but several studies seem to show a steady decline over the...

Career of an Outstanding Dietitian

12 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Easaw John recently received the news that she was selected as a 2016 Outstanding Dietitian of the Year by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics...

Fear of Being Single

11 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do to not end up alone? A team in Toronto conducted a study along the lines of  that, and found that the fear of being single pred...

Psychiatry Series: Mass Hysteria

10 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, a school was temporarily shut down amid a case of mass hysteria. Possessed by spirits? The wandering uterus? Since ancient times, many cul...

Psychiatry Series: Mass Hysteria

10 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, a school was temporarily shut down amid a case of mass hysteria. Possessed by spirits? The wandering uterus? Since ancient times, many cul...

Lysosomal Diseases

09 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

There are about 50 different types of lysosomal storage diseases (LSD). LSDs are life-threatening and the average lifespan of patients does not exceed...

X-Men Among Us

06 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thirteen genetic superheroes walk among us but they don’t know it. These individuals were discovered from an analysis of the genomes of more tha...

Economic Burden of Rheumatoid Arthritis

05 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The worst disease isn't always the one that kills. Imagine a disease that has your antibodies attacking your joints, swelling them, and eventually twi...

World Asthma Day 2016

04 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In conjunction with World Asthma Day, which is observed on May 3rd this year, we find out the process of establishing Asthma Malaysia, a non-profit wi...

Insight into Medical Tourism

03 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council is spearheading the Health Ministry’s vision of making Malaysia a hub for medical tourism. With increasin...

Doctor in the House: Autism Awareness Month, Part Two

29 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This time he is joined by KRU’s E...

Autism Awareness Month, Part One

28 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The eighth annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2nd, 2016 but some countries also observe autism awareness for the whole month. Find out what it...

Training for Warriors

27 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Training for Warriors is a US-based physical strength and mental development programme developed from the strength and conditioning programmes used by...

The Tongue

26 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Your tongue helps with tasting, swallowing, chewing and talking. Many of us have probably been told that the tongue is the strongest muscle in the bod...

Hockey and Safety

25 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament just ended on April 16th with Australia beating India to lift the title. Malaysia narrowly lost the third ...

Doctor in the House: Asthma, Over-diagnosed and Under-treated?

22 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Joining him this week are Dr Sundari Am...

Brain Tumour

21 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Tumours of all kinds can be dreadful, but brain tumour in particular sounds terrifying. The thought of the direct effects of the tumour on the delicat...

The Latest in Dental Health

20 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Khoo Suan Phaik discusses the latest research and news in dentistry since her last visit to BFM almost a year ago. See omnystudio.com/listener...

The Rise of the Pseudo Pro Athletes

19 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

They train like pros but actually have full time jobs. They are not amateurs either  because they invest time, energy and money into their favour...

Johns Hopkins-Lancet Commission on Global Drug Policy

18 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Recently local actor Tony Eusoff was charged for drug possession in Singapore and faces 10 years of jail time, a fine of over RM 50,000, or both. Also...

Doctor in the House: Sperm Donor With More Than 800 Children

15 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, Fertility Specialist Dato Dr...

Haemophilia, A Rare Disease

14 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Haemophilia has featured prominently in European royalty in the 19th and 20th centuries, sometimes known as 'the royal disease'. World Haemophilia Day...

Sleep Issues: Impact on Couple and Family Relationships

13 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep problems range from and are not limited to insomnia, snoring, and loss of libido. They can affect the quality of life of an individual, the bed ...

Psychiatric Series: Social Anxiety Disorder

12 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Public speaking. Networking events. Social gatherings. We’ve all been there and for many of us, the first few times might have been nerve wracki...

Seeking Claims For Childbirth Death

08 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

More than six years after his wife died while giving birth to their son, a Singaporean man obtained new medical records that suggested her death could...

It’s An Emergency!

07 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Not everyone can handle the sight of a bloodied person or a badly severed limb. But having a first aid kit available can at least give an able bystand...

RM1.3bil in Medical Tourism?

06 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Health Ministry is targeting RM1.3 bil in medical tourism spending this year and wants the private sector to achieve it. And to facilitate the dev...

Food Poisoning

04 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Cashier who ate 'kuih' has died; weed killer found in the Batu Gajah food poisoning case. Education Ministry suspends food supplier in glass shard noo...

Doctor in the House: A Cure For Terminal Blood Cancers?

01 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A therapy that retrains the body's immune system to fight cancer has created much excitement after more than 90% of terminally ill patients went into ...

Massage Therapy

31 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Massage therapy is the hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body – for recreation, relaxation or therapy. Massage Therapist and Phys...

No Pain, No Gain – The Story of Alex Delilkan

30 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

He’s had an illustrious career as an anaesthesiologist. Today, we meet the man behind the surgical mask to learn more about his clinical milesto...

The Medical Model of Managing Addictions

29 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Prof Whelan is in Malaysia for the 8th Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society Conference to speak on ‘The Medical Model of Managing Addictions –...

The Vagina – What’s Normal and What’s Not

28 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A Missouri jury recently ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay USD72 million to the family of Jacqueline Fox, whose death by ovarian cancer was linked ...

Play, Music and Art Therapy for Paediatric Palliative Care

25 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ria Thomas, Chair of ANGSANAcare joins Meera and Dr George Lee today. Our guests explore play, music and art as supportive services to complement...

Social Media and Healthcare

24 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We are all aware of the power of social media in disseminating information, humanising stories and effecting change. But in the healthcare industry, i...

Tackling HIV with The Toughest Footrace On Earth

23 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Discovery Channel ranked the Marathon des Sables as the toughest footrace on earth. With less than a month away from the marathon, Jeff Lau is on ...

Rugby and Injuries

22 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The 2016 Six Nations Championship, which started on 6th February just concluded last week, with England lifting the trophy in this edition. Rugby has ...

Asthmatic Children

21 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Breathing is a natural process. Yet, it doesn't always come easy for some, including young kids. What is it like for them to live with asthma? How can...

Doctor in the House: Smoking Cessation – Cold Turkey vs Gradually

18 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Most smokers who want to quit said they'd rather cut down gradually before quitting. In fact, professionally assisted tobacco cessation programmes usu...

Cysts in the Ovaries

17 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Most ovarian cysts don't cause any symptoms and will go away on their own with time. But when they do, it's time for medical intervention. Find out wh...