Humans of Healthcare: The Anatomist

Anatomy is a field of study that is thousands of years old, tracing back to ancient Egypt. But it was the work of Andreas Vesalius dissecting human bodies in the 16th century that revolutionised the study of anatomy. Fast forward to today, how much about what we know of the human body has changed? …

Scaling A Mountain For Cancer Costs

When someone is diagnosed with cancer, it’s not only the disease and the rigorous treatment that they have to deal with, but also the financial burden. They have to navigate medical bills, employment issues and income loss, and they often have to do it on their own. We speak to Prof Dr Adlinda bt A…

Mind Matters: University Students Navigating The Transition

Local universities in Malaysia have just begun their second semesters, and students are feeling the pressure of dealing with higher education and living away from home. We speak to Dr Nicole Chen, a registered counsellor and founder/clinical director of a private counselling centre, about how famil…

Understanding Healthcare Needs Of Orang Asli In Rural Perak

When family medicine specialist Dr Karen Christelle sees a patient from the Orang Asli communities of rural Perak, she has to look at more than just numbers and tests. The Orang Asli are not a homogenous group, and each community or village has different needs, mindsets and attitudes towards their …

The Manosphere Is Pushing Testosterone Supplements And That’s Dangerous

Boys and young men are seeing social media influencers pushing the idea of testosterone as a marker of being “real men”. We explore why these narratives of toxic masculinity are dangerous, from the medical and psychological perspectives. Image Credit: Shutterstock

Public Health: Obesity And Family Care

Last year, the Health Minister announced that MOH is establishing 10 primary health clinics with integrated clinical obesity management. With obesity increasingly being recognised as a complex and chronic disease, we explore what difference it could make when it comes under the care of family medic…

Protecting Newborns From RSV

When a newborn baby’s cough and runny nose could quickly turn into breathing trouble, prevention matters. RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a common infection that can be especially severe in babies, particularly in the first few months of life. On the show, we speak to Dr Muniswaran Ganeshan, C…

Strong vs Swole: What Building Muscle & Strength Really Means

How would you define strength? Is it just about chasing defined muscles and sculpted physiques? We speak to consultant sports medicine physician Dr Arvin Raj and personal trainer Anna Rina, both with experiences in bodybuilding and powerlifting, on whether the goal is to be strong or look swole.

Ask A Gynaecologist: Ladies, A Guide To The Checkups You Need

 Ladies, how often do you put off getting your health screenings done because there’s just too much else that takes priority? Do you know which tests you need and how often you’ll need them? In conjunction with International Women’s Day (8 March), we ask consultant obstetrician & gynaecologist Dr H…

Why Women Are Invisible In Healthcare AI Tools

We know there is a problem with female representation in the tech industry. But what happens when women seem to be invisible even in the technology itself? In conjunction with International Women’s Day on 8 March, we look at the gender gap in the fastest-growing area of healthcare technology today:…