Health & Living

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...

Drugs in Sports and Sports Injuries

01 Feb 2012

Contributed by Lukas

What drives accomplished, talented athletes to take the illegal quick fix of steroids and other performance enhancers, and what are some of the potent...

The Links Between Phthalates and Obesity

31 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In a world where we're living surrounded by plastic containers, plastic bottles and all other manner of PVC items, we need to be mindful of the effect...

Asperger's Syndrome : Myths and Truths

26 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

A little understood condition, Asperger's Syndrome is sometimes viewed just as social awkwardness or a disorder, without taking into account the posit...

Choosing the Right Sunscreen

25 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

With the myriad of options available in the market, and conflicting advice on how much sunscreen is actually helpful, it can be a confusing world to n...

Myasthenia Gravis

19 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Consultant neurologist Dr. Yong Fee Mann discusses a little understood but oft-diagnosed illness, myasthenia gravis, identifying symptoms and times wh...

PMS and Your Diet

18 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Every month, women around the world struggle with mood swings, lethargy and cravings for all that is unhealthy. While we can't prevent PMS from happen...

The Australian Open 2012 with Vijay Amritraj

17 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Is it going to be the usual suspects of Nadal, Federer, Djokovic and Murray this year, or will there be some surprises? What about up and coming young...

Understanding Supplements

16 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In our daily lives, we're exposed to a multitude of chemicals, some of which are potentially hazardous to our health. Biologist Dr. Tim Wood, a Ph.D ...

Krav Maga in Malaysia

12 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

A brutal and efficient fighting form, Krav Maga was created with the intention of bringing down an opponent in the quickest way. Mike Yap, Malaysia's ...

Meditation and Your Life

11 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Chiam Kah Boon, meditation practitioner and stockbroker discusses meditation and how it changed his life and the effect it can have on the life of oth...

Understanding Heart Failure

09 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Heart failure may be a scary sounding term, but is actually a manageable condition with both surgical and medical options. Dr. Betty Teh, consultant c...

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness

04 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Around the party season, people complaining of tiredness, lethargy or lack of sleep is nothing new, but when does it cross the line into being somethi...

Kickstarting Your Fitness in 2012

03 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

There's a common phrase that starts with 'Well, we've all been there', but in the case of our interview subject today, most of us are STILL here, stru...

The Burden of Cancer on ASEAN countries

26 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to Professor Yip Cheng Har about the cost of cancer in ASEAN countries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doctor In The House: The Risks of IVF births

23 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. George Lee takes a look at the miracle of birth this week, focussing on in vitro fertilization or IVF, discussing the possible risks related to IV...

Diet and Eyes

19 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

We have an eye-opening talk with Dr. Ken Fong (Consultant Ophthalmologist) and Goo Chui Hoong (Dietitian) about our diet and its effect on our eyes.Se...

Doctor In The House: Ketamine Bladder

16 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Resident Doctor-in-the-house, Consultant Urologist Dr. George Lee, this week discusses Ketamine bladder syndrome, a fairly new reported side effect to...

Clearing Up The Myths of Pelvic Floor Health

15 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

We find out how to separate facts from pure fiction when it comes to pelvic floor health with Carolyne Anthony, Founder of The Center for Women's Fitn...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

14 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Facial hair growth, weight gain, depression and infertility are just a few of the unpleasant symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Consultant OBGYN ...

Balancing Diet and Socialising

13 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

How does one balance starting a difficult diet with invites out to mamaks, parties during festive occassions and the latest restaurant openings and pr...

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

12 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

A vague but deadly disease that has the same prognosis as cancer, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension or PAH is a devastating and incurable disease. It b...

Doctor in the House: Bladder Cancer Revisited:Surgical Options

09 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Resident Doctor in the House, consultant urologist Dr. George Lee revisits bladder cancer, this time discussing the many surgical options available to...

Bone Health Myths and Facts

07 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

How much calcium is enough or too much? When do you know you need supplements? Is osteoperosis strictly a female problem? Dr. Harjeet Singh takes a go...

Myths and Facts of Understanding Cataracts

06 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

While it's one of the leading causes of blindness, a lack of understanding of cataracts continues to keep people from seeking treatment. Dr. Aloysius ...

Skin Cancer

01 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

It's constant advice touted by dermatologists, beauty editors and the health conscious: wear sunblock every day, understand what SPF and UVA/UVB rays ...

Iridology - Accuracy or Fallacy

01 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

We find out about iridology, an alternative medicine technique whose proponents claim that patterns, colors, and other characteristics of the iris can...

Cansurvive Malaysia

01 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

It can sometimes seem like there's a huge gulf between conventional medical treatments of cancer and complementary options, from chemical chemotherapy...

Distinguising Serious Illness

25 Nov 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Many a paediatrician would be accustomed to the calls that seem to come in ceaselessly at all times of the day and night as anxious parents flood thei...

Natal Hypnotherapy

24 Nov 2011

Contributed by Lukas

When people think of pregnancy, they think of immense pain and screaming. When people think of hypnosis, they think of mind tricks and people made to ...

Doctor in the House : Palliative Care with Hospice Malaysia

19 Nov 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Our resident doctor in the house, Dr. George Lee, returns to tackle a subject he discussed last week: palliative care, but this time with the assistan...

Genes and Inherited Diseases

18 Nov 2011

Contributed by Lukas

How is it that someone who has never smoked a cigarette could find themselves diagnosed with lung cancer at 40, while such rock and roll luminaries a...

World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day (COPD)

16 Nov 2011

Contributed by Lukas

According to the World Health Organisation, COPD is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, killing more people than cancer and as many people as...

The First 3D Tomosynthesis Machine in Malaysia

11 Nov 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Some women compare having a mammogram to having their breasts shut in a fridge door and when you see the machines, it's easy to understand the sentime...

The Role of the Pelvic Floor Muscle in Women's Health

05 Nov 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Pelvic floor disorders are disarmingly common in women, especially those who have given birth repeatedly, with disorders such as incontinence. So how ...

Childhood Asthma

02 Nov 2011

Contributed by Lukas

As ubiquitous as it is today, 20 years ago, childhood asthma was not a diagnosis that was heard often. So what have we learnt about it in the last 20 ...

Wellness at the Workplace

02 Nov 2011

Contributed by Lukas

For sedentary office workers and executives, stepping into the gym after office hours can seem like too big an ask, as is the idea of waking up early ...

Prolapsed Uterus

27 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Prolapsed Uterus or Uterine prolapse is a condition where the uterus falls or slides from its normal position in the pelvic cavity into the vaginal ca...

Living with Psoriasis

26 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to medical conditions, it's important to know both sides of the story: the technical, medical details as well as the personal, humane si...

The Implications of a Blood Test

25 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Blood tests are an integral part of most medical tests or diagnoses to find out what's going on inside one's body. However, when they come back, all t...

Children and Sports

25 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're dreaming of moulding your child into the next sport superstar or just want to keep them healthy and fit, find out about the do's and do...

Lyosomal Storage Disorder

25 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

A rare condition, lyosomal storage disorder is not something that is known or discussed widely amongst parents and medical practitioners, yet it affec...

Preventing the Spread of Flu During Flu Season

21 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

We've all been there before, an elevator or an office or a classroom when suddenly one person coughs. Then another. And another. And before you know i...

Nutrition Plans for Gym-Goers

18 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Nutritionist and Wellness Coach Wong Yu Jin discusses the necessity of a good nutrition plan for both before and after a workout session. See omnystud...

The Role of Doulas in Labour and Birth

14 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

The term 'doula' in Greek means female servant, however their role in modern motherhood is far removed from that term. Doula refers now to a trained c...

Fat Grafting

14 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Instead of sucking fat out of the body, fat grafting is a process of harvesting fat cells and transferring them elsewhere for aesthetic purposes. How ...

The Role of Genes and DNA in Allergies

11 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

How much of our life and world are determined by what we're born with? DNA and genetics are the codes on which our bodies are built, so it's also the ...

Menopause

01 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

For most people, many things are uncertainties in life, save for one: the big sleep. However, if you're a women, odds are that another absolute certai...

Eye Problems in Children

28 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Opthalmic Surgeon, Dr. Terrence Soong, tells us more about a topic that often goes unexplored: eye problems in children. What are the conditions, when...

Universal Coverage of Healthcare

28 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Good health is essential to human welfare and to sustained economic and social development, but universal healthcare coverage continues to be a conten...

Bedwetting

22 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Something that comes with the territory of parenting is toilet-training a child and correspondingly, dealing with the issue of bed-wetting. Embarassin...

The Role of Biomarkers in Cancer Research Today

15 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

The headlines are never-ending, as every day there seems to be another cure for cancer, or another thing to avoid or another to try. It might be tempt...

Yeast Infections

09 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

A condition that afflicts 75 percent of women at least once during their lives, yeast infections are a common annoyance to women around the world. Con...

Medical-Based Weight Loss Program

09 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

No pain, no gain? That doesn't necessarily have to be the case any longer as more and more weight-loss options flood the market with some touting exer...

Debunking the Myths of Colonic Hydrotherapy

07 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

There's been a flurry of discussion about colonic hydrotherapy recently with some shouting their praises from the rooftops while others more sedately ...

Myopia - Why is it increasing in Malaysia?

03 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

To many people, being myopic is no big deal...it's almost become the norm in our country to wear glasses and not think any more of it. However, myopia...

The Halal Index Initiative

27 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Halal integrity is an oft-discussed issue, but there is the little known fact that many supplements or components in supplements are actually derived ...

Japanese Acupuncture

25 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Say the word acupuncture and the mind tends to leap to images of human porcupines, petrified with fear and needles stuck into strange places. However,...

Haemorrhoids

24 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jeyaretnam sits down to speak with us on a condition that many of us find embarassing or unwilling to talk about: piles. We discuss its causes, op...

Fasting and Your Health

20 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

The thought of not eating all day can feel like a shock to the system, but one of the ways to get around it is to continue practicing everything in mo...

Genetic Engineering

19 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Biological warfare, DNA alterations, artificial chromosomes, this has all become part and parcel of our lives as we move forward into the future. But ...

Hearing Aids

13 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

When is a hearing aid absolutely necessary? Isn't it just cumbersome and unattractive? Does it have to be a permanent part of life? Consultant ENT sur...

Understanding Bisphenol-A

11 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Bisphenol-A, otherwise known as BPA is a substance subject to a lot of conflicting information and has been accused of causing everything, from obesit...

45 Day Health Programme

03 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us struggle with the infamous 'last 10 pounds', while others among us just find it hard to get motivated and STAY motivated and then there are...

Patient Compliance with Medications

27 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

The blue pill or the red pill? For patients with lifelong chronic conditions, the choice is often not one or the other, but both. At different times o...

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

27 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

A condition that still confuses many in the medical world, inflammatory bowel disease describes a group of gastrointestinal disorders that primarily i...

Disaster Relief

19 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Veena Pillai, who is currently pursuing her European Master in Disaster Medicine, discusses how disaster relief and recovery would be applicable h...

Doctor In The House: Prostatitis

15 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

This week, resident doctor-in-the-house, Consultant Urologist Dr. George Lee discusses the condition prostatitis, which is an inflammation of the pros...

The Importance of Healthy Bones

13 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Harjeet Singh expounds the importance of keeping our bones healthy and strong, and ways on how to best do this. He...

Childhood Obesity and Nutrition

13 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

As people die younger and younger, it's also worth noting that children are getting heavier and heavier. Inundated with junk food at home and at schoo...

Mismatch of Perception Between Reality and the Brain

09 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Our brain helps us make sense of the world, but how much do we really know about our brains? With different levels of consciousness, compartmentalisat...

What Your Eyes Reveal About Your Health

06 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

The eyes may be the window to your soul, but they are definitely the window to your health. Dr. Lee Mun Wai explains what your eyes can tell you about...