In Malaysia, it is estimated that about one in 700 babies is born with a cleft lip or palate. If your baby is born with a cleft, you may be distressed and anxious about whether your child will be able to feed well and grow normally. Dr Darsha Meyyappan, specialist orthodontist, joins us to explain more about the treatment of cleft lip and palate. Find support from the Cleft Lip and Palate Association Malaysia.



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In Malaysia, it is estimated that about one in 700 babies is born with a cleft lip or palate. If your baby is born with a cleft, you may be distressed and anxious about whether your child will be able to feed well and grow normally. Dr Darsha Meyyappan, specialist orthodontist, joins us to explain more about the treatment of cleft lip and palate. Find support from the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://clapam.org.my/">Cleft Lip and Palate Association Malaysia.</a>Image Credit: Shutterstock

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For a long time, infertility among couples has always been placed on the shoulders of the woman, but as reports of male infertility continue to rise, we dive into what’s causing the decrease in sperm counts worldwide and whether fears of a ‘spermageddon’ are exaggerated? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee and fertility specialist Dato’ Dr Prashant Nadkarni weigh in.Image Credit: Shutterstock

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What is it like growing up alongside a neurodivergent sibling? How does it shape your identity, your relationship and dynamics within the family, and your life choices? Consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan is joined by Ku Jie Yee, who has an elder sister with autism, and shares about her experience and challenges as “the sister”, as well as growing up on the advocacy circuit.

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Motor neuron disease (MND) - also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - is a progressive neurological condition that leads to weakness and wasting of the muscles. It is estimated that there are probably more than 2,000 Malaysians with MND, with 600 new cases diagnosed every year. We speak to Benny Ng, Chairman, and Soo Cheong Futt, Vice-Chairman, of MND Malaysia to find out how the NGO supports people living with motor neuron disease and their caregivers. Find out more about MND Malaysia’s ice bucket challenge on their website, and Facebook page.


Image credit: MND Malaysia Facebook

Motor neuron disease (MND) - also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - is a progressive neurological condition that leads to weakness and wasting of the muscles. It is estimated that there are probably more than 2,000 Malaysians with MND, with 600 new cases diagnosed every year. We speak to Benny Ng, Chairman, and Soo Cheong Futt, Vice-Chairman, of MND Malaysia to find out how the NGO supports people living with motor neuron disease and their caregivers. Find out more about MND Malaysia’s ice bucket challenge on their <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mndmalaysia.org/en_gb/icebucketchallenge2024/">website</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/MNDMalaysia/">Facebook </a>page. Image credit: MND Malaysia Facebook

Treating Cleft Lip and Palate

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