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Health & Living

BFM Media
Malaysia
Mental Health
Palliative Care
Public Health
Breast Cancer
Social Media
Dengue
Nutrition
Obesity
Autism
Vaccination
Diabetes
Patient Navigation
Cancer Care
HIV
Patient Safety
Dementia
Hepatitis B
Medical Inflation
Covid-19

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.

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We know how effective the HPV vaccine can be at preventing 90% of cervical cancer cases. Now a new study from the UK shows that women who receive the vaccine as a teen have virtually zero risk of dying from the cancer before they turn 30. How does th... more

When you picture people waiting in front of their computers to buy tickets, you would usually think it's for a pop star's concert. Not anymore. Hyrox and other similar gamified fitness events like Redline have surged in popularity in Malaysia and aro... more

The World Cup has wrapped up, ending the 3am matches and hordes of bleary-eyed Malaysians dragging themselves to school and work. While we assume that we can simply rewire our biological clocks by catching up on sleep afterwards, are there hidden eff... more

One moment, Fasha Ishak could be feeling on top of the world, but in the next, she could find herself completely drained of energy. These are the realities of living with autoimmune disorders. But while her medical conditions may have affected her ph... more

Ichthyosis is a rare, genetic condition that causes a person to have dry, scaly skin. But this textbook definition fails to capture the persistent misconceptions and stigma faced by people with ichthyosis. On Beyond The Diagnosis, Mohd Firdaus Mehat,... more

Our liver is a true workhorse, performing more than 500 functions in the body. But we often take our liver for granted and many of our lifestyle practices can be detrimental to our liver health. In this conversation, we’ll address common beliefs and ... more

When your child seems overly sensitive to loud noises, refuses to wear socks, or is fussy with food, is he/she being difficult? Or are these behaviours due to differences in how your child's brain processes sensory information? We discuss how sensory... more

We often think of a nose job or rhinoplasty as a surgery that’s done for cosmetic purposes, but there are circumstances in which it is needed to improve how you breathe. To help us understand what those circumstances are and when a rhinoplasty is a n... more

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Consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist
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Episode: Picky Or Sensitive? Decoding Sensory Processing Difficulties
Kamal Amzan
CEO of IHH Healthcare Malaysia
IHH Healthcare Malaysia
Episode: Can Private Hospitals Help Reduce Medical Inflation?
Rafidah Lani
Senior Lecturer in Medical Microbiology, University of Malaya
University of Malaya
Episode: Building Flood-Resilient Communities
Dr. Sivarajan Ramasamy
Public Health Medicine Specialist and Head of the Cardiorenal Metabolic Control Sector
Ministry of Health, Malaysia
Episode: Are You At Risk of Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Syndrome?
Dr. Murallitharan Munisamy
Medical Director
National Cancer Society of Malaysia
Episode: Are You At Risk of Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Syndrome?
Azlina Amir Abbas
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Professor Dr.
University Malaya
Episode: Humans of Healthcare: The Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Hajah Halimah Ali
Member of the Public Accounts Committee, Kapar MP
Public Accounts Committee (PAC) / Parliament of Malaysia
Episode: Public Health: Parliamentary Body Reviews Insurance and Healthcare Costs

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Lim Hsu
Host of Health & Living
Tee Shao Ik
Host of Health & Living on BFM 89.9 (The Business Station) / Health & Living host
Lim Hsu-an
Host of Health & Living
Lim Hsu-Ann
Host of Health & Living

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Building Flood-Resilient Communities
Q: Let's talk about the risk of infectious diseases. Could you illustrate what happens during a flash flood, and how that leads to a higher risk of disease spreading?
During flash floods, urban drainage disruptions cause sewage overflow, creating a pathogen-rich environment where viruses, bacteria, and fungi proliferate; once floodwaters recede, stagnant water becomes a breeding ground, increasing risks for waterborne and vector-related diseases.
Dealing With Chronic or Recurrent Tonsillitis
Q: How is recurrent tonsillitis defined and when should a tonsillectomy be considered?
Recurrence is when infections happen repeatedly with asymptomatic periods in between; a tonsillectomy is considered when episodes reach thresholds (e.g., seven per year or five per year over two years, or three per year over three years) or when there is significant absenteeism, especially if breathing or growth is affected.
Are Refugees Overwhelming Public Healthcare Facilities?
Q: As a doctor, how does denying access to care go against your Hippocratic oath and professional duties?
Denying care contradicts the core medical ethics of treating illness, relieving suffering, and protecting life; not providing care, whether due to crowding or policy, can itself cause harm to patients and the broader community.
Public Health: Parliamentary Body Reviews Insurance and Healthcare Costs
Q: What are the key recommendations proposed by the PAC?
Strengthen governance and coordination across agencies, improve transparency in premium reviews and cost drivers, enhance oversight of private charges and billing, accelerate structural reforms like the National Health Financing Initiative, and ensure clearer consumer information with data-sharing to support evidence-based policy.
Public Health: Parliamentary Body Reviews Insurance and Healthcare Costs
Q: What did the industry say about medical inflation and cost drivers?
Insurers acknowledged the need for reform and highlighted medical inflation outpacing general inflation due to higher hospital costs, greater utilization, advances in technology, and expensive treatments, while stressing that reforms require coordination among regulators, insurers, and providers.

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Across recent episodes, the show consistently tackles health, policy, and practical wellness with expert guests who bring both clinical and systems-level perspectives. Conversations span medical breakthroughs, patient advocacy, public health challenges, and the economics of care—from insurance and biosimilars to drug supply and CKD management—often with a Malaysian lens. Noteworthy angles include addressing stigma around men's health, the human impact of neurodiversity and autism, the intersections of climate and health, and the realities of healthcare funding and supply chains, all aimed at making complex topics accessible and actionable for professionals and engaged listeners alike. The format frequently blends clinical expertise with pol... more

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