Malaysia is currently experiencing a tuberculosis outbreak, with over 2500 cases already reported this year. With clusters being reported across most states and over 85% of the recent cases involving Malaysians, should we be worried? We speak to consultant respiratory physician Prof Dr Roslina Manap on how concerning this latest outbreak is and what people need to know about TB. 


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Malaysia is currently experiencing a tuberculosis outbreak, with over 2500 cases already reported this year. With clusters being reported across most states and over 85% of the recent cases involving Malaysians, should we be worried? We speak to consultant respiratory physician Prof Dr Roslina Manap on how concerning this latest outbreak is and what people need to know about TB.&nbsp; Image Credit: Shutterstock

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What You Need To Know About The TB Outbreak 

It is the eve of Chinese New Year and that means only one thing: food! As we prepare for reunion dinner as well as the feasting and snacking that will happen over the 15 days of celebrations, how can you also be mindful of what you eat without missing out on the joy of CNY cookies? We speak to dietitian Denise Phang to find out. 


Listen to Part 2 on mindful eating during Ramadan here.


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It is the eve of Chinese New Year and that means only one thing: food! As we prepare for reunion dinner as well as the feasting and snacking that will happen over the 15 days of celebrations, how can you also be mindful of what you eat without missing out on the joy of CNY cookies? We speak to dietitian Denise Phang to find out.&nbsp; Listen to Part 2 on mindful eating during Ramadan <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/mindful-eating-ramadan-edition">here</a>. Image Credit: Shutterstock

Mindful Eating: CNY Edition 

In Part 2 of our festive eating episode on Health & Living today, we’ll be taking a look at how to eat well during Ramadan. The fasting month starts this week, just a couple days after Chinese New Year. It’s a time for restraint in food, amongst other vices, but the struggle is real when you’re at a Ramadan bazaar and the food just looks so enticing. So how can you practice self-control? We speak to dietitian Nurul Farhanim Arsad. 



Listen to Part 1 on mindful eating during Chinese New Year here.


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In Part 2 of our festive eating episode on Health &amp; Living today, we’ll be taking a look at how to eat well during Ramadan. The fasting month starts this week, just a couple days after Chinese New Year. It’s a time for restraint in food, amongst other vices, but the struggle is real when you’re at a Ramadan bazaar and the food just looks so enticing. So how can you practice self-control? We speak to dietitian Nurul Farhanim Arsad.&nbsp;Listen to Part 1 on mindful eating during Chinese New Year <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/mindful-eating-cny-edition">here</a>. Image Credit: Shutterstock

Mindful Eating: Ramadan Edition

“Richer than its neighbours but doing worse on child nutrition.” That’s how Malaysia was described by non-profit research publication Our World In Data, as they put together a graph that showed malnutrition or childhood stunting rates in Malaysia and some of our neighbours. But why is this happening? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by nutritionist Prof Dr Poh Bee Koon from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia to discuss. 


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“Richer than its neighbours but doing worse on child nutrition.” That’s how Malaysia was described by non-profit research publication Our World In Data, as they put together a graph that showed malnutrition or childhood stunting rates in Malaysia and some of our neighbours. But why is this happening? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by nutritionist Prof Dr Poh Bee Koon from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia to discuss.&nbsp; Image Credit: Shutterstock

What You Need To Know About The TB Outbreak

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