A 2016 survey revealed the shocking vacuum in Malaysian teenagers’ knowledge of sexual and reproductive health. One-third of teenagers believe that first-time sex cannot lead to pregnancy, and one-fifth trust that wearing two condoms is better than one. What are the consequences of such misconceptions and how can we fill in the gaps?

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How are we from curing Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease? Listen to our panel of experts discuss possible cures, and--while we search--how to help people live with these conditions.

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It starts with a tremor, then your face loses its expression and your arms its sway. Those are the progressive symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease, a disorder of our nerves that can rob us of our mobility and speech. We cannot yet cure Parkinson’s Disease, but scientists and doctors are learning more by the day and trying new methods. We discuss recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.

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Leukemia and lymphoma cancers of the blood where the cells multiply beyond control. How can we detect these cancers and treat them? Also, what are the optimal treatments when we have limited funds? Learn more with a consultant haematologist in the studio.

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Biologists observe the world, ask questions about the world, then run studies to collect data and answer the questions. One wrong step in the process would leave the question unanswered. In comes biostatisticians, experts who help biologists think through and design researches. We speak to a biostatistician to learn more about the role and how it improves public health.

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“Meditation”--the word conjures a picture of calmness, concentration, healing and to some, perhaps even out-of-body-experience. What is meditation really and how does it affect our health? Dr Rabin Gonzaga who has been meditating for six years now shares his experience and discusses the scientific merits of meditation.

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By 2020, mental illness is expected to become the second biggest health concern affecting Malaysians, after heart disease. People who live in larger settlements seem more likely to become mentally ill - are our brains equipped for living in urban environments? Join our panel speakers for Health and Living Live 2017 (April 2017) as they discuss common psychological issues that affect people living in cities.

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When doctors and parents of a baby boy Charlie Gard in United Kingdom disagree on continuing or removing his life-support system, the debate moved from the ward to the court and into public light. Who should have the final say in deciding Charlie’s fate--his doctors or parents? And what rights does a baby boy like Charlie have? Medico legal expert Sharon Palani helps us understand.

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Have you wondered what makes you intelligent (or not)? Scientists do, and they have been screening thousands of genes to pinpoint which makes us smart. Surprisingly, many of the genes associated with intelligence are also linked to obesity and mental disorders. We dig into the world of neuroscience and intelligence genes with neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar.

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Healthy marriages and families are crucial not just to the well-being of individuals, but also that of societies. When our marriages hit a rock or family ties begin to strain, we can turn to family and relationship therapists for help. Many such therapists will gather in our city soon in a conference discuss their profession. We speak to therapists Dr Johnben Loy and Azah Yazmin about the current status and challenges of family and marriages therapy in Malaysia.

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