Health & Living
Episodes
Is Our Food Safe?
14 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Melamine in milk. Botulinum toxin in whey protein. How equipped is our country to respond to an emergency crisis related to food contamination? Ratna ...
Integrated Medical Fitness
13 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How can doctors, trainers and physiotherapists come together to better manage injuries and other conditions? Dr. Harjeet Singh lays out a roadmap.See ...
Technology Transfer and the Latest IVF Treatment
12 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Dato' Dr. Prashant and Dr. Richard Henshaw explain the process of transferring technologies from country to country and the importance of IVF being av...
Remote Monitoring for Heart Patients
07 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Monitoring patients is crucial, but so is limiting the amount of unnecessary hospital visits for routine check-ups. New technology is helping to solve...
Gunshot Wounds
06 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
With the rash of shootings hitting the news recently, we speak to Dr. Rajesh Singh, a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, about treating gunshot wounds - ...
Optimum Health Through Exercise
05 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Holistic lifestyle coach and sports therapist, Liam Harkness, talks about how exercise is important for one’s vitality and achieving overall wel...
Doctor in the House: A Cure for Cancer
02 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The overwhelming majority of men with testicular cancer are now surviving for at least 10 years, figures released by the charity Cancer Research UK sh...
Transaxillary Endoscopic Breast Lumpectomy
01 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Ong Keng Wah, general and minimally invasive surgeon talks about TEBL, an evolutionary minimally invasive surgery for the removal of benign breast ...
Genetics and Hair
31 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Will baby Prince George face the same hair issues as his father and grandfather when he grows up? Dr. Ariff Anwar talks about how much of one’s ...
Malaysia Health Care in the Next 5 Years
30 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Former Director General of Health, Tan Sri Ismail Merican, a senior consultant physician & hepatologist, talks about current issues pertaining to ...
Childhood Obesity and Fitness
29 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Childhood obesity is on the rise in this age where gadgets such as smartphones and tablets are more available to children. Fitness trainer Karen Siah ...
Polysomnography
23 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep studies. How are they conducted? How is the information obtained useful in diagnosing and managing sleep disorders or other underlying medical c...
Obesity: Nature vs Nurture
19 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Rising rates of obesity seem to be a consequence of modern life, with access to large amounts of palatable, high calorie food and limited need for phy...
Drug Delivery to the Eye
18 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The unique and complex anatomy of the eye has posed major challenges to scientists in the field of ocular drug delivery. Dr. Tara George discusses the...
Mass Gatherings and Public Health
17 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
World sports events, massive festivals, concerts – such gatherings of large numbers of individuals put people at greater risks of being infected...
World Hepatitis Day 2013 : Viral Hepatitis
16 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In preparation for activities coming up for World Hepatitis Day on July 28, Dr. Shamsul Mohd Amri discusses viral hepatitis and the importance o...
The Trans-Pacific Trade Pact and Generic Medication
15 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Leaked texts from the Trans-Pacific Trade Pact have indicated that there might be serious ramifications on the cost of medication in the country and t...
Doctor in the House: E-Cigarettes
12 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
With the NHS's decision to regulate e-cigarettes as medicines as opposed to devices, Dr. George Lee examines how they work and the psycholog...
Chronic Joint Pain
11 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Joint pain can be a result of a variety of conditions and injuries. Liam Harkness explains how it can be dealt with in a holistic and healthy manner.S...
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
11 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for an Emergency Committee meeting to review the outbreak of MERS-CoV (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome...
Healthy Breads
09 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Gluten intolerance is at an all-time high and carbs are consistently in the news for all the wrong reasons. But that might not mean bread is unhealthy...
Anti-Ageing Technology
08 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
With so many anti-ageing aesthetic treatments available on the market, how can consumers pick what's right (and safest)? Dr. Liow Tiong Sing talks abo...
Transparency in Medicine
05 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In light of a recent report from the United Kingdom in which performance data for individual surgeons within the NHS was published in the name of tran...
Infertility and IVF Struggles
04 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility is something many couples struggle with silently. Breaking that taboo is Ken Ng and Jian Hui, a couple who went through the entire process...
Playing Surfaces and Injuries
03 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
There's been a lot of research done on running on different surfaces, but what about playing on different surfaces and courts, and what that might be...
Advancements in Prosthetics
02 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Gone are the days of clumsy prosthetic limbs... the new breed are sensitive and highly advanced. Robotics are involved and people can even move their ...
Getting to Know Miko Peled
02 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Miko Peled hails from a family of Zionists, and yet he spends most of his time teaching karate to refugee kids in Palestinian refugee camps. An Israel...
Medical Disability and Assessment of Damages
01 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Medical disability and the assessment of damages, are issues that are close to the hearts of many Malaysians. What gets covered by insurance and how i...
Haze and its Effects on Our Health
28 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
With the haze recently on the minds of many, Professor Chan takes a scientific slant and examines what the actual contents are, how it spreads and the...
Saturated Fats - Are They the Enemy?
24 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Coconut milk has been ‘demonized’ for its high saturated fatty acid content. While many South East Asian are staying away from coconut mil...
Doctor in the House: Oesophageal Cancer
21 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On the back of a recent BBC report that stated that the ratio of oesophageal cancer of men to women was a startling 3:1 and that the numbers kept grow...
World Refugee Day: Health Equity Initiatives
20 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In conjunction with World Refugee Day, Vizla Kumaresan of Health Equity Initiatives joins us to explain the work that the organisation is doing in try...
Understanding Osteopathy
19 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Osteopathy is an alternative healthcare which emphasizes the interrelationship between structure and function of the body, as well as the body's ...
Latest Treatments for Hair Loss
18 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Losing one's hair can be a difficult process to go through, especially because the process of replacing it can be long and problematic - and after all...
Occupational Therapy
17 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Occupational therapy is a holistic practice that aims to help people live their lives and do the things that they want and need to do - especially for...
Cancer Epigenetics
13 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Epigenetics is the study of changes in gene expression or cellular phenotype, caused by mechanisms other than changes in the underlying DNA seque...
Difficult Deliveries
12 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the morning sickness, even the hyperemis gravidarum, the change in the body and so on. But even after the full 9 months, the final few h...
H. Pylori and its Effects on the Body
11 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Going off his previous appearance on the show to talk about H.Pylori, Dr. Vagif extends the conversation to discuss other aspects of how thi...
Malaysian Herbal Heritage
10 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Malaysia is a country fortunately placed- we have a long history of using herbs and a rich ecosystem that can provide said herbs, yet to many they are...
The Different Effects of Fitness Trends
05 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The latest fitness trends flood the market endlessly, each promising you its own unique benefits - all saying they're better than the rest. Who can yo...
Technologies in Medicine
04 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Technology in medicine is what keeps it going and continues to refine techniques to make things safer and better for patients and practitioners alike....
Corporate Athletes
31 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
A growing trend of yuppies who do marathons, triathlons, bike races and everything in between means that there is now a new type of athlete&ndash...
Prosthodontics
27 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We've heard of dentists and orthodontist, but who is the prosthodontist and what does he or she do? Dr. Michael Mandikos talks about the various and m...
Natural Approaches to Alzheimers
23 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Neurological dysfunction can be a frightening thing, entailing as it does, the feeling of losing control over one’s mind and body. Diseases su...
Meningitis
22 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Meningitis has been around for centuries and yet it continues to be a threat to children and babies. Dato' Dr. Musa Mohd Nordin pay us a visit to disc...
The Importance of Pharmacy in Modern Medicine
21 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond just dispensing medication, pharmacists play an important role in the medical chain. We find out more about this profession and how t...
The Benefits of Acupuncture and Shiatsu for Busy Professionals
20 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us live busy, yet simultaneously desk-bound, stressful lives. What toll is it taking on our bodies and how can we halt its effects? Giving one...
Development of the Healthcare Industry
17 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
With a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and a Master's in Hospital and Health Administration, Mohan Manthiry has been working in various positions at ...
Take a Shot: Immunisation Episode Four
16 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode of Take a Shot, it's a round-up of what we've covered in the series: the history, science and efficacy of development, alongside...
CO2 Laser Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
13 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Laser technology has made a huge impact on the medical field since it first started being used years ago...but it can be especially beneficial for ear...
Take a Shot: Immunisation Episode Three
09 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In the third episode of Take a Shot, we answer a seemingly simple question: Who should get vaccinated? The answer, it turns out, is: everyone. But eve...
Take a Shot: Immunisation Episode Two
02 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode Two of Take a Shot, we take a long look at the National Immunisation Program, bust the myth that it's 'compulsory', and take a look at the ...
The Need for Public and Private Healthcare Collaboration
29 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Public and private healthcare seem to be on opposite sides of the divide - providing different things and motivated by different aims. However, with t...
Bleeding and Platelet Count
23 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We've all - at one point or another - bled. But what loss of blood would be insurmountable, and how does the body cope with bleeding? Dr. Goh Kim Yen ...
Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases by Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle
22 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Communicable diseases are the ones that often frighten people, with their tendency to spread rapidly hrough populations. However, non-communicable dis...
Nutrition and Obesity
18 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Earllier this year, it was confirmed that Malaysia was now the fattest nation in Southeast Asia and sixth in Asia. These are startling indications tha...
World Voice Day 2013
16 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What's something we use every day, but don't notice until it's gone? If you thought the answer was our 'voice', you were right. To bring attention to ...
Technology Advancement in Sports
15 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Leaps and bounds have been made in sports, especially in terms of the equipment that's now available. But have all these been done for the benefit and...
Know Thy Cancers - Immunohistochemistry in Tumour Diagnosis
11 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Immunohistochemistry is a routine and essential tool in diagnostic and research laboratories, assisting in diagnosing a cancer as benign or malignant ...
Mountain Biking
08 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us have - at one point in our lives- ridden a mountain bike. Learning to cycle is one of the hallmarks of childhood, but while we use the gear...
The Relationship Between a General Practitioner and a Patient
05 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
When we first get the sniffles or a headache that won't go away, the first people we see are always the general practitioners. The people who run our ...
Exercising for the Elderly
04 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
They always say that fitness is an investment, and it's one that will particularly pay off in old age, as it keeps people healthy and social and indep...
Six Hours in Hell
03 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
A Rebel Extreme program, Six Hours in Hell is as much about finding your own limits, as it is about pushing them. Telling us more about the prog...
The Basics of Anaesthesiology
01 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Anaesthesia is a crucial part of modern surgery, removing pain from the procedure, However, the job of an anaesthetist goes far beyond the surgery al...
Oral Biopsy: When in Doubt, Have it Out
28 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In some instances, diagnostic tests can be as serious and invasive as the actual treatment, and a prime example of this is in the oral biopsy. Requiri...
Support for Dialysis Patients
27 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Kidneys are organs in our bodies that we need for multiple reasons : filtering waste, producing hormones and generally helping us to run efficiently. ...
Clubfoot
25 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Clubfoot is a fairly common condition that people are born with, with numbers suggesting that it affects 1 out of a 1000 children. Treatment options f...
Colorectal Cancer and Diet
21 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
More than the other cancers, colorectal cancer has a direct link to diet, and nutrition can play a big role in both the prevention and treatment of co...
Scientific Exchange
13 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rita Colwell is a Distinguished University Professor both at the University of Maryland at College Park and at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg ...
Empowered : Colorectal Cancer and Low-Income Communities
12 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In conjunction with Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we take a look at silent casualties in the war against cancer, with cancer patients living in l...
Virtual Pathology
11 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The times they are a-changing, and science is changing quicker with the times than almost anything else. Work that once needed to be done delicately i...
Food for Your Eyes
28 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Food and nutrition is an integral part of making our bodies run at optimal levels, and it is no different for our eyes. But with so many reports and s...
Cardiac Rehabilitation
27 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The road to recovery after major cardiac events and disease can be long and arduous, requiring help from a multi-disciplinary team of medical experts ...
Pilates Instructor Certification
21 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We've all heard about Pilates and all the things it's touted to do for our fitness and our bodies. But with no standardised qualification available, h...
Valentine's Day Special: Love
14 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Love is a word that means many things, used to describe many things and can cause you to do a great many things - some of which might not make sense. ...
Infertility amongst Women in Malaysia
13 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility, in its simplest terms, means being unable to conceive after a year of trying. However, not many people are aware of that definition and o...
Know Thy Cancers : Gastric Cancer
07 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Another entry in the Know Thy Cancer series, Dr. Sri Ganesh gives us the breakdown on gastric cancer, examining facets such as the cellular structure ...
Exercising Outdoors
04 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Who wants to work out in a neon-lit bow with blaring MTV when you could get fit in the fresh air? Noel Chelliah, fitness instructor, explains why publ...
New Year Resolution 5: Vasectomies
01 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Should men pledge to take more responsibility this year over contraception and sexual health? And whose responsibility is it anyway? Continuing ...
Peripheral Neuropathy
31 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Peripheral neuropahty is a term used to describe damage to nerves that are outside the brain and spinal cord. Our body's ability to sense things and r...
World Cancer Day 2013 - Myths Two and Three
30 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our discussion on the myths of cancer this World Cancer Day, Dr. Ahmad Kamal from the Malaysian Oncological Society joins Meera Sivasothy t...
Learn Something New in 2013
23 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's still the first month of the year so our fitness resolutions are still fresh. Lose weight, eat healthier, maybe run that marathon. But some...
Endometriosis and its Impact on Female Fertility
22 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
One of the great mimics in medicine, the most severe manifestation of endometriosis may come with no symptons, while its mildest may cause great pain....
Doctor in the House: New Year Resolutions 3
18 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. George Lee, consultant Urologist in the studio with Meera Sivasothy, and today they are discussing New Years Resolution 3. Do you pledge to engage...
Saliva - What's Underneath All That Wet Stuff?
17 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Saliva is something we seem to notice or think only when our mouths are dry or when we’ve accidently gotten spittle on someone else’s arm....
Kick Starting Fitness Without Injury
16 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Doctor Harjeet Singh Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon talks to us about kick starting your fitness without injury this year. I know most of us have...
Fitness Technology and Electrical Muscle Stimulation Technology
15 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
If you're not a gym-goer, imagine what a gym looks like may involve buff men sitting or lying on benches lifting weights. Basic and simple. However, t...
New Retina Drugs 2013
14 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's a New Year, and the hope of the new year always involves fresh possibilities. Dr. Kenneth Fong, consultant ophthalmologist and retinal surgeon, j...
Malaria Pilot Project
09 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In July of this year, Medicines Sans Frontiers implemented a large-scale malaria prevention program, with the aim of reducing the rate of infection an...
Theranostics
07 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
As there is an increasing push for individualised and targeted treatment, theranostics may be part of that push forward, as it represents the crux of ...
Genetics Summary 2012
02 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What were the big sea changes that occurred in the field of genetics this year? From discoveries regarding cancer to why some of us can't stand cilant...
Genetics and Gynaecology
31 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
As the year draws to a close, Dr. Premitha Damodaran offers her perspective on the latest developments in gynaecology and how genetics might shape the...
Best Breast Cancer Screening Practices
19 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Women are always taught the basics about their health but they're never taught the full scope of it, hence their knowledge about diseas...
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement therapy
16 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement, Dr. Neal Rouzier, Expert speaks on hormone replacement and drugs (pills) taken to release monthly cycle pain, he el...
Dr. George in the House
13 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In June, Muslim and other organizations staged a joint protest in the German Capital Berlin over a regional court's ruling that the circumcision of yo...
Robotic Heart Surgery and Other Advancements
12 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Robotic Surgery donates not only precision but the most up-to-date technology. How do you decide what's the right heart surgery option for you, Consul...
Running: Learning to Love it and Upping Your Game
11 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Running; the one exercise in the world that has almost equal amount of incredibly enthusiastic supporters and annoyed detractors. Fitness Instructor N...
Emergency Response
10 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
A long Time Trainer, M.S Maniam joings BFM and discusses the importance of CPR and First aid Training. Tune in to find out more. See omnystudio.c...
Artificial Corneas
06 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Loss of sight is a debilitating and difficult condition to deal with, and one for which sometimes there are no solutions available. Now new options fo...
Finding Sustainable Answers to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
05 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
NCDs being the biggest cause of death worldwide; causing more than 36 million deaths in 2008 has been described by the WHO Director-General as "a slow...