In many countries, health care is among the most corrupt sectors. A UN report released earlier this year found that in countries with a higher level of perceived national corruption, there is a much higher prevalence of poor health. In conjunction with International Anti-Corruption Day tomorrow, we speak to Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy, about how corruption prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.

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Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, he is joined by Prof Dato' Dr Adeeba Binti Kamarulzaman, Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at Universiti Malaya, in conjunction with World AIDS Day that was observed on 1 December.

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The festive season is a time to eat, party and shop. But how much indulgence is too much? Many of us are guilty of not knowing when to stop, whether it is with food, new gadgets, shoes or behaviours like working overtime. Paul J, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, explores the concept of “enough”.

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If you are above 60 or if you have elderly parents, a fall may be one of your biggest fears. Falls among the elderly can lead to prolonged hospital stays, nursing home admission and even death. Dr Rajesh Singh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, explains the perils of falls and fractures, and how to avoid them.

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Heart disease is often linked with the elderly, but it can happen in those as young as newborns. In fact, heart defects are the most common birth defect. Here to explain further about congenital heart disease and its treatment options is Dr Leong Ming Chern, Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist of IJN.

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“Giving up smoking is easy. I’ve done it hundreds of times.” It is believed that Mark Twain, who began smoking at the age of 8, said something to this effect. Why is it so difficult to quit smoking? Can hypnotherapy help where patches, gum and counselling have failed? Clinical hypnotherapist Joyce Hue sets the expectations on hypnotherapy for smoking cessation.

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We've all heard it before: Early detection of cancer greatly increases the chances of successful treatment. But with so many types of cancer, how do you decide which one to screen for? We speak to Clinical Oncologist from Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Dr Mastura Mohd Yusof, who will walk us through the decision-making process.

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When we think about air quality, we often think about what’s outdoors, and fail to consider indoor air quality. And since we spend the majority of our time indoors, it is important for us to provide a clean and safe indoor environment, especially for the children.

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An itch is a terrible thing to live with. If you have a skin allergy, symptoms like itching, irritation, as well as unsightly swelling and redness can cause great distress in your daily life. Consultant Dermatologist and Dermatological Surgeon Associate Professor Dr Adrian Yong Sze Wai helps us understand the different types of skin allergies, what causes them and how to manage the condition.

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Recently, AIA Vitality released the results of its Healthiest Workplace Survey 2017, which looked at the well-being of employees in Malaysia and the efficacy of companies’ health interventions in the workplace. More than 5,000 employees from 47 organisations in urban areas participated in this survey. Dr Christian van Stolk, Vice President of RAND Europe, the research agency that conducted the survey, shares more about the results.

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