We discuss the latest in health news. First, Ern Teck gives us an insight into his experience getting treatment for his shoulder injury. Then, caffeine-dependent Juliet wonders how much coffee is too much, after an American teen died from drinking too much caffeine too quickly. Meanwhile, Tina asks if 13 Reasons Why raises awareness about teenage suicide, or glamorises it.



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0:00 - Intro

0:56 - Ern Teck's shoulder injury diagnosis (Source: BFM)

10:42 - Teen died from too much caffeine too quickly (Source: CNN)

25:28 - 13 Reasons Why glorifies suicide? (Source: NBC)

[31:03 - Skip minor spoiler] 



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We discuss the latest in health news. First, Ern Teck gives us an insight into his experience getting treatment for his shoulder injury. Then, caffeine-dependent Juliet wonders how much coffee is too much, after an American teen died from drinking too much caffeine too quickly. Meanwhile, Tina asks if 13 Reasons Why raises awareness about teenage suicide, or glamorises it. -- <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('56')">0:56</a> - Ern Teck's shoulder injury diagnosis (<a href="https://www.bfm.my/podcast.html?qseaid=shoulder&amp;pseaid=2351&amp;iseaid=all&amp;dsseaid=&amp;deseaid=&amp;tag=&amp;prg=">Source: BFM</a>) <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('642')">10:42</a> - Teen died from too much caffeine too quickly (<a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2017/05/15/health/teen-death-caffeine/index.html=">Source: CNN</a>) <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('1528')">25:28</a> - 13 Reasons Why glorifies suicide? (<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/tv/netflix-series-13-reasons-why-glorifies-suicide-mental-health-experts-n749551">Source: NBC</a>) <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('1863')">[31:03</a> - Skip minor spoiler]&nbsp; -- If you are struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts or if you simply need to talk to someone, call The Befrienders KL 03-7956 8144/8145 or e-mail sam@befrienders.org.my.

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