Fighting obesity starts from young. Even small tweaks to a child’s diet can make a positive impact to their health. But that’s not the only issue with children’s diet: some are picky eaters, some struggle with eating disorders, and others deal with food allergies. These are only a sampling of what a nutritionist deals with when it comes to childhood nutrition.

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According to Dr Mohd Iqbal, parents are still unclear about the disease and its dangers, with many unaware that an influenza vaccination can offer protection against the disease. Find out more about influenza and whether vaccination is really necessary.

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This month The Star reported that three in five migrant workers have worms - and many handle our food. Particularly in this fasting month, where many of us would be resorting to buying street food to break fast, how does this affect food hygiene? One of the researchers behind the study joins us today to discuss intestinal parasites.

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The head and neck is a large area of the body, and many parts can be affected by cancers in different ways. Find out more about it from Sunway Medical Centre’s Dr Shailendra Sivalingam, an ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon.

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With Father's Day this weekend, US-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Dr Johnben Loy examines a recent study that concluded that men are happier when they work full-time.

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Explore our relationship with food, cravings and compulsive consumption. Also, Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Philip George and Consultant Psychologist Sharan Kaur explain some of the common eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia and binge eating.

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Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. It goes without saying that exercising can improve your health, but do we exercise to be healthy or to look good? Fitness expert Noel Chelliah shares his thoughts on body image issues, protein intake and working out for the busy person.

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This month on Brain Waves, Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar examines the claim that the fidget spinner is good for ADHD, anxiety and autism. And as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan starts, she also explains how the brain adjusts to fasting.

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To lie is to deliberately provide false information. But why do people do it? Clinical Psychologist Paul J tries to uncover the truth about lying. Find out what makes a compulsive liar and why some people are just more convincing at lying than others.

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You might want to sit down for this; Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh explains why some people just cannot sit down comfortably. Sitting-related pain and soreness can affect the groin, tailbone, sacrum, buttocks and lower back - whether you are seated cross-legged, without a backrest, or too long.

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