You may have seen some Internet memes about depression, such as the one claiming that nature is the true antidepressant, not a pill. These are very damaging stereotypes that paint a misleading picture of depression as a condition that doesn’t require medical treatment. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Rabin Gonzaga discusses a recent meta-analysis in The Lancet, which provided solid scientific evidence that antidepressants are more effective than placebo in treating depression.

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In Part 1 of 4, colorectal surgeon and general surgeon, Dr Chong Hoong Yin of Sunway Medical Centre introduces the anatomy and functions of the lower gastrointestinal tract.

This show is part 1 of a series on colorectal health. Listen to the other shows here:
Part 2: Colorectal Health #2: Examination
Part 3: Colorectal Health #3: Gut Health
Part 4: Colorectal Health #4: Breaking The Silence on Colorectal Cancer

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Does your heart sometimes skip a beat or race rapidly for no reason? These could be signs of a heart condition called atrial fibrillation (AF). Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist Datuk Dr Razali Omar, from Cardiac Vascular Sentral Kuala Lumpur (CVSKL), discusses the treatment options that can reduce the risk of stroke in patients with AF.

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Taking a one-off PSA test will not save your life from prostate cancer, a large UK trial has found. The CAP Trial, funded by Cancer Research UK, followed more than 400,000 men over 10 years. Consultant urologist Dr George Lee explains the results.

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Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Whether you are a fan or not, you would have heard of the recent death of Indian female actor Sridevi Kapoor. Initial media reports cited cardiac arrest as the cause of death, before the police later revealed that she had drowned in her bathtub. Consultant emergency physician Dr Terence Leslie De Silva joins consultant urologist Dr George Lee to discuss accidental drowning, as well as common in-flight medical emergencies.

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Brain Awareness Week is typically observed on the third week of March. As part of this global campaign, neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar discusses caregiving for Alzheimer’s from a youth’s perspective. Joining her in the conversation are Chalystha Lee and Datin Jacquline Wong.

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Where do we get the idea that women cannot do certain things? Women juggle more roles compared to men, as they have to work, manage their household, as well as be caregivers and, often, mothers. In conjunction with International Women’s Day tomorrow, consultant clinical psychologist Paul J looks at using psychology to empower women. Racheal Kwacz from Ibu Family Resource Group joins him to share her story as a working mother raising a child in a dual culture environment.

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A recent article in South China Morning Post reported on the phenomenon of poor hand motor and dexterity skills among children who overuse touchscreen phones and tablets. Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh takes us through the development of hand function in childhood, and whether children are losing the ability to hold a pencil.

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In 1977, the first coronary angioplasty was carried out, marking a breakthrough in interventional cardiology. More than 40 years on, what progress have we made and how has angioplasty evolved to help more high-risk patients? Consultant cardiologists Dato' Dr Tamil Selvan Muthusamy and Datuk Dr Rosli Mohd Ali from Cardiac Vascular Sentral KL, share their vast experience in this area of interventional cardiology.

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If you enjoy drinking fruit teas and lemon-infused water, here’s some bad news. A study just published in the British Dental Journal found that certain habits linked to dietary acid consumption increase the likelihood of developing severe erosive tooth wear. Dr Saoirse O’Toole, lead author of the study and Clinical Lecturer in Prosthodontics from King’s College London in the UK, helps us chew on this study.

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