Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. In this episode, consultant  Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Premitha Damodaran joins Dr George and Meera Sivasothy to discuss five health-related news stories that made the headlines in 2016, including a hormone injection for male contraception and the possible link between the usage of talcum powder and ovarian cancer, among others. 

--

0:00 - Intro

1:44 - Enzalutamide: Hormone therapy for prostate cancer

14:04 - Talc and ovarian cancer

22:47 - Hormone injection contraception for men

33:06 - "Female Viagra"

42:45 - Women and mental health

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. In this episode, consultant &nbsp;Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Premitha Damodaran joins Dr George and Meera Sivasothy to discuss five health-related news stories that made the headlines in 2016, including a hormone injection for male contraception and the possible link between the usage of talcum powder and ovarian cancer, among others.&nbsp; -- <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('0')">0:00</a> - Intro <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('644')">1:44</a> - Enzalutamide: Hormone therapy for prostate cancer <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('844')">14:04</a> - Talc and ovarian cancer <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('1367')">22:47</a> - Hormone injection contraception for men <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('1986')">33:06</a> - "Female Viagra" <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('2565')">42:45</a> - Women and mental health

Wander and be enlightened by the endlessly fascinating inner universe that is the human body. We speak with experts, Nobel laureates, cancer survivors and healthcare workers who share their unique perspectives on wellness and living and the latest medical research.

Health & Living

The Bigger Picture relishes its role as the heart and soul of the station. Tina Carmillia, Tee Shiao Eek, Sharmilla Ganesan, Lim Soon Heng and Juliet Jacobs delve into the human condition to find out what makes us tick. They speak with artists, environmentalists, medical experts, policy-makers and all manner of interesting people about the issues close to us, from education to refugee rights. Eclectic, energetic and a little eccentric, The Bigger Picture team brings you the latest thinking and research on that most fascinating subject: people.

Advertisement