Health & Living
Episodes
The Relationship Between Musculoskeletal and Cardiovascular Health
19 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Posture is important, many of us know that, and understand that maintaining the health of our spine and joints is correspondingly important. But there...
The Real Issues Behind Anorexia
18 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Anorexia, often thought of as an illness for the indulgent, is actually such a pernicious illness that it devours everything in its path, including re...
Relay for Life 2012
12 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
One of the National Cancer Society's major fundraising events of the year, Relay for Life, is all about raising awareness and celebrating people who h...
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
10 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The cure rate for acute lymphoblastic leukemia among children at University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) increased to 90% last year, compared to 65% i...
Doctor in the House: Combating the Smoking Addiction
07 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Doctor in the House Dr. George Lee, consultant urologist, joins us once again to speak about another contreversial topic: the adverse effects of smoki...
Innovations at the National Heart Institue (IJN)
06 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The National Heart Institute of Malaysia (IJN) has recently won the annual Prime Minister's Innovation Award for its breakthrough achievements. The aw...
New Laws on Transplantation
05 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Transplants allow for miraculous things to come out of tragedy, for one impossible situation to make another one possible. Yet, for every lifesaving c...
Hand Injuries
04 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
We work with our hands everyday, whether we are hammering nails or typing away on a keyboard. Hence, when the hand gets injured, it can severely impac...
Exercise Trends and Fads
03 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
With names like Zumba and Tabata - deciding which suitable new exercise class to enroll in can be extremely difficult. What are fitness trends that co...
Exercise Fads and Trends
03 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
With names like Zumba and Tabata - deciding which suitable new exercise class to enroll in can be extremely difficult. What are fitness trends that co...
Doctor in the House: Merdeka
30 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Doctor in the House In conjunction with our Merdeka celebration, Dr. George Lee, consultant Urologist, shares with us his thoughts on the development ...
Strenuous Exercise
29 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
How do elite athletes train so strenuously without injuring their bodies? Can the regular exercise enthusiast replicate these results with enough atte...
Understanding Fertility
28 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
It naturally follows suit that once the questions of 'When are you going to get married?' stop, 'When are you going to have babies?' follows. But for ...
Sports Development
27 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of us enroll our children in sports in the hope of finding the next Lee Chong Wei, Nicol David or Pandelela Rinong. However, many of us fail to ...
Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering
23 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Every year, it seems we are growing closer and closer to the future envisioned in science fiction movies. Technology is allowing us to grow organs out...
Entomophagy
22 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Almost 80% of the world today consumes insects, whether we are aware of it or not. Yet, many of us cringe at the mention of insects as an alternative ...
Doctor in the House: Bullying in Medical School
17 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Doctor in the House Dr. George Lee, our consultant urologist, returns this week to discuss with us a sticky subject in the medical world: the bullying...
Genetics and Fasting
16 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The news on the Olympics being held during the holy month of Ramadan has raised a lot of questions on whether or not Muslim athletes should observe fa...
Healthcare Information Technology
15 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Information technology is crucial - especially in healthcare, where doctors are required to make timely diagnoses and prescriptions. Leon Jackso...
Mother and Baby Nurse
13 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
After birth, most mothers and babies often need someone to help them get used to their new surroundings and new lives. Melanie Bayoud, a mother ...
Exercise and Menopause
09 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain... a body that seems to be literally drying up, these are some of the less pleasant aspects of menopause. What r...
Childhood Obesity
06 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
According to the World Health Organisation, globally, obesity has more than doubled since 1980 and is linked to more deaths caused by malnutrition and...
Lung Cancer in Malaysia
31 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Responsible for 1.38 million deaths annually, lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related deaths, yet it continues to be thought of as sole...
The Science of Memory
26 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Our memories are something we often try to improve, with mnemonics and other tricks, but how often do we just try and understand how it works? Some pe...
Genetics and Mental Illness
25 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, depression and schizophrenia. These are the modern scourges of our brains and our lives, but how much of it is down to genet...
Sports-Related Arthritis
24 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Arthritis is thought of as the domain of the old, lessening their movement and causing pain. But sports injuries and repetitive movements can also be ...
World Hepatitis Day 2012
23 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Every year, World Hepatitis Day falls on the 28th of July, continuing to raise awareness about the condition. The theme this year is 'It's Closer Than...
Anger Management
11 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
More than just a rather forgettable Adam Sandler movie, anger management and anger issues are a very real problem that people face. Whether due to an ...
Brain Rules
10 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. John Medina's research focuses on the genes involved in human brain development and the genetics of psychiatric disorders. With that being said, h...
Ankylosing Spondylitis
09 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Ankylosing spondylitis is a condition that principally affects the spine, causing stiffness, inflammation, curvature of the spine and back pain. It ca...
The History of Cancer
05 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Based on Siddharta Mukherjee's book, the History of Cancer, Dr. Sri Ganesh details the history of cancer from when it first appeared as growths found ...
What Does It Mean to be a Nobel Laureate?
02 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The Nobel Prize is often considered one of the highest achievements and acknowledgement for people of any field. Dr. Ferid Murad, along with two other...
Genetically Modified Food
28 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In an ideal world, one in which our ancestors lived in, we would all live off the land, eating only what we grew ourselves. But that is not the world ...
Understanding and Treating Haemorrhoids
26 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Regularly mined for comedy material, haemorrhoids are nonetheless an embarassing, personal and real problem for many people. Dr. April Roslani joins u...
What Makes for a Good Nurse
25 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Nurses at a local private institution who've been awarded for their service, these three nurses share some of their stories with us and discusses what...
A Chiropractic Perspective on Knee Pain and Osteoarthritis
20 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Joint issues, especially those due to osteoarthritis are sadly common, and especially so when it involves the knees. Before going for surgery and long...
What does Numbness and Tingling Mean
14 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
A common symptom of many conditions, ranging from keeping your arm or leg in one place for too long, all the way to injured nerves and strokes, numbne...
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecology
13 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Read any news report on the latest findings in the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology and odds are you'll see quotes and information from the Roya...
What's Hot and Hyped in Injury Care and Prevention
12 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
From hip replacements to kinesiology tape, there are a multitude of ways in which the medical industry and orthopaedics continue to accelerate, adapt ...
New Biologic Treatments for Arthritis
07 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
As advancements in science continue to march on, new treatments are made available every day. One new option for treating arthritis is the use of biol...
Holistic Wellness and Health
06 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Okimi, a respected practitioner and motivational speaker, addresses how many of our modern aches and pains could be helped by having oneness of bo...
It's Alive Jim, But Not As We Know It! - Replantation Surgery
05 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
What happens to severed limbs when they're reattached to the body? Is there a loss of function? Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Rajesh Singh, gui...
Oral Ulcers
04 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
It can be a frustrating thing being saddled with an oral ulcer - pain, a controlled diet and potential infections are all part of the package. So what...
How Children Think and Reason
30 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
What is it about the way children think and reason that sets them apart from adults? Does the age of reason exist? In this interview, Dr. Peter Mitche...
A Solution for Resistant Hypertension
29 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
High blood pressure is difficult enough to deal with, much less resistant hypertension, the kind that sticks around and is incredibly complicated to t...
Safer Deliveries in Rural Malaysia
28 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
While many of us in urban Malaysia have the choice (that we sometimes eschew) to go to hospitals and have the latest treatments available to us, the f...
Pain Exorcism
25 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Credited with helping a famous children entertainer get his Wiggle back, Dr. James Stoxen is in the business of helping people with chronic pain issue...
Medicinal Plants in Asia
24 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
With a wealth of herbs and plants in our very own tropical backyard, it's a shame that not more Asians and Malaysians understand enough about the qual...
The Genetics of Cancer
23 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
How much of cancer is genetically pre-determined? Why do some cancers run rampant in some families and some countries and not others? Dr. Arif Anwar a...
The Politics of Birth
22 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Once upon a time, all births took place in the home, perhaps accompanied by female family and midwives. Then, the site of the birth moved to the hospi...
Fulfilling Human Potential
21 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Before Roger Bannister ran the first four-minute mile in 1954, it had been widely regarded as completely impossible. Scientists had even mapped out hu...
Post Partum Fitness
18 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
While there is a constant focus on regaining one's post baby body, there is also a need to understand the changes that pregnancy and birth have wrough...
Living with Multiple Sclerosis
14 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Multiple sclerosis is the most common disabling disease of the central nervous system in young adults, an autoimmune disease that can cause pretty muc...
Bad Breath
10 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In this wide-ranging discussion, Dr. Lim begins with dissecting the causes of bad breath before proceeding to address issues as varied as the salivary...
Preventing and Managing Eye Injuries
09 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Eye injuries are a surprisingly common occurence in our country, though perhaps less so when one considers our liking of badminton and other such spor...
Spinal Injuries and Stem Cell Treatments
07 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
For the longest time, spinal injuries have been associated with permanent damage, with wheelchairs and never being able to walk again. However, new re...
Spinal Injuries and Stem Cell Treatments
07 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
For the longest time, spinal injuries have been associated with permanent damage, with wheelchairs and never being able to walk again. However, new re...
Who is a Histopathologist?
04 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Histopathology is what aids the understanding and diagnosis of a disease, at a cellular level. So what does a histopathologist do? Is it all just peer...
Skin Lightening
03 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Skin lightening has a bad reputation, associated as it is with skin bleaching and the spectre of Michael Jackson. Nevertheless, it can be done safely ...
The Future of Cancer Control in the Asia Pacific
02 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
As this non-communicable disease continues to spread, the numbers of cancer cases in Asia are startling, as more than 60% of cancer cases in the world...
Maternal Mortality
30 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Studies show that Malaysia has one of the lowest maternal mortality ratios amongst Asian countries, at 31 per 100,000 live births in 2011. But there a...
Probiotics
26 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Probiotics are said to be an important way of promoting healthy gut flora and friendly bacteria, and are especially important in the first 1,500 days ...
What is and isn't Genetics?
25 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The phrase 'maybe you were born with it' comes up in regular conversation quite often, when discussing things like intelligence, looks, criminality, e...
The Positives of Raising an Autistic Child
24 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
To many families, hearing the diagnosis of autism can feel like bad news and a life sentence of hard work and confusion ahead. Yet it's ignoring the f...
Weekend Warriors
23 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Weekend warriors, otherwise known as recreational athletes, are people who are sedentary office workers or retirees by weekday, and active thrill and ...
Caring for the Terminally Ill
18 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Though we may not like thinking about it, death is an inevitable part of life. The best that can be hoped for at the end of it, is that we leave this ...
The Importance of Cancer Research
18 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
At some point in our lives, two out of five of us will hear the words 'You have cancer.' Which is why it's important to know and understand the resear...
Toxic Siblings
17 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
When faced with a difficult relationship, whether it's with a friend or romantic partner, we always have the option of walking away and never looking ...
One Man's Race Against Cancer
17 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Cheong is a cancer survivor who now runs ultra-marathons, both for himself and to support cancer research facilities, such as CARIF. Listen to h...
High-Risk Pregnancies
13 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
High-blood pressures, cancers, existing conditions - all these things can put more pressure on pregnancies, representing high risk situations. What c...
Anal Fistulas
12 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Find out more about the causes, symptoms and treatment for anal fistulas, which are small channels that develope between the end of the bowel, known a...
Dr. Dog
10 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Almost anyone who's had a pet to cuddle, feed and take care of will know that the comfort, loyalty and affection of a pet can be a great boon and assi...
Fainting Spells
09 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
We usually associate fainting with heat or extreme pressure and while that can contribute to it, there are also issues such as comas, strokes and othe...
Varicocele
06 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
While varicose veins on one's testicles may not sound very sexy, they do in fact have an impact on one's sex life and possibly fertility! On a day tha...
Diastasis Recti
03 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In one's post-partum zeal to lose weight and 'bounce back', there are some factors that may go unconsidered. One such condition is diastasis recti, a ...
Contraception Myths and Truths
29 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Perfect use of a condom has one of the highest success rates of contraception - but how many of us really know how to use a condom perfectly? For that...
Cultivating a Universal Halal Lifestyle
27 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
To most Malaysians, halal means no pork and alcohol. But the true meaning of it goes beyond that and could extend to better health, a larger market an...
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
22 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In conjunction with Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we invited Dr. Christina Ng to discuss the story of colorectal cancer here in Malaysia, as well...
Bald is Empowering : Going Bald for Charity
22 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
On March 8th of this year, 16 brave women shaved all their hair for the sake of charity and to raise awareness and funds. Going beyond that however, i...
Coaching Young Athletes
19 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to drag a child away from the Xbox or Playstation and out in the sunshine, moving around? For that matter, what does it take for our...
Superfoods : What They Can Do for Heart Disease, Blood Pressure and Cancer
15 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Every few months it seems, a new superfood enters the public consciousness : Acai, goji berries, omega 3, they've all had their time in the sun. But w...
Sports Engineering
15 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Coming from a university with a long and proud history of sports engineering, Professor William Powrie, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Env...
World Congress in Healthy Ageing 2012
15 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue to live longer and longer, it's become an imperative to ensure that the aged members of our community are given room and means to flour...
Women and Fitness
13 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
While we covered some ground in our last interview with Carolyne Anthony, Dr. Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon offers a different take on...
Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis)
12 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
A leading cause of disfigurement and disability worldwide, lymphatic filariasis is a tropical disease that affects mainly people living in poverty and...
Doctor in the House : Bedwetting
09 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. George Lee answers a listener question about her son's bedwetting, talks about how to preserve the psyche of the child going through it and shares...
Women's Heart Health
09 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Often touted as a man's illness, heart disease is actually incredibly pervasive amongst women, killing more women in a year than all the cancers combi...
Fly Yoga
05 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga done in harnesses...while it may sound strange to the uninitiated, it's actually something that's growing in popularity these days, as its weight...
Emotions in the Workplace
01 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
While we would all like to believe that we enter our workspace as dispassionate, objective professionals, the truth is markedly different. Petty jealo...
You Look Familiar : How Malaysian Chinese Recognise Faces
29 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
What really goes into recognising people's faces? Different cultures have different techniques and methods that go into facial recognition, and in a m...
The Search for a HIV Vaccine and the Issue of Funding
28 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The search for a cure for HIV has been going on for years, though recently popular scientific opinions are more focused on the hunt for a vaccine that...
Iris Global Health Survey Findings 2011
27 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In a survey of 22,000 people across 28 countries, a research network has uncovered deep dissatisfaction with the majority of local healthcare systems,...
The Pharmaceutical Association of Malaysia
23 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Pharmaceutical companies are often viewed with askance by the general public, seen as purveyors of important and necessary medicines as well as manipu...
The Difference Between Fitness for Men and Women
20 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
While many fitness centres tend to advocate a one-size-fits-all mentality, the differences between the physiological and emotional makeup of men and w...
VSOP Club
16 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Far from being a club for brandy fanciers or borderline alcoholics, the VSOP Club in Petaling Jaya, is actually a place for Very Strong Old People to ...
MooGoo : From Udders to Skin
15 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Created to help a family member who had skin issues, stemming from balm for cow udders, MooGoo has grown from an inside joke among family an...
Valentine's Day Special : The Two Faces of Love
14 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
During the honeymoon period, love and the people you love can seem infallible and the world may seem like a spectacular place. But love can also cause...
Pain Relief During Childbirth
13 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Pain during childbirth is one of those things that frequently ranks highly on lists of 'Most Painful Experiences' and for that reason, many mothers ap...
The Links Between Heart Disease and Genetics
09 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
While the links between genetics and diseases remain nebulous, they also remain certainly present if not entirely researched. But what recent studies ...
Emotional Freedom Technique and Its Role in Cancer Therapy
09 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Tapping one's fingers is sometimes considered a nervous tic or a sign of anxiety, but in some practices, it's actually a method of coping with anxiety...