Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, he finds out from Geneticist Dr Arif Anwar if knowing your genetic makeup can lead to a fitter, healthier life.

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We discuss the latest in health news. This week, A Bit of Culture panellist, Lee Chwi Lynn joins Tina Carmillia to discuss pop culture and public health. In light of Jimmy Kimmel's heartfelt plea for accessible health care after sharing about his newborn son's heart defect, we debate if public figures like himself, Lady Gaga and the British royals help or hurt public health.

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0:00 - Intro

1:09 - Jimmy Kimmel's baby surgery (Source: CNN)

11:59 - Brit royals' mental health campaign (Source: Youtube)

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Acne is common among teens and adolescence, while for some, it continues into adulthood. Dr Ruban Nathan talks about its implications to our self-esteem and how to manage it. He also shares what’s being done to curb abuse of practice dermatological care, especially when it comes to cosmetic dermatology.

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Before there were GPS apps, we had to actively remember routes and landmarks to move around. How did we do it, and have we lost the skill? Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar shares the science behind spatial awareness, what happens in Alzheimer's patients, and whether there's a difference between the male and female brains when it comes to spatial abilities. Does our over-dependence on Waze affect our brain health in the long run?

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Psychiatric services in cancer management, palliative care and post-surgery physiotherapy - to name a few - make up part of the health care ecosystem’s holistic care services. This month, Consultant Psychologist Sharan Kaur and Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Gurdeep Grewal focus on the interface between mental health services for those facing physical health issues, and how it improves quality of life and rate of recovery.

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We discuss the latest in health news. This week Juliet Jacobs and Tina Carmillia focus on physical activity. Do fitness gadgets really work? And how does social media affect the accountability and authenticity of our fitness goals?

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0:00 - Intro

1:02 - Exercise

13:29 - Tech

27:30 - #fitspo

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Eleven Maktab Rendah Sains Mara students have been diagnosed with tuberculosis last month. Consultant Chest Physician Dato’ Dr Abdul Razak Abdul Muttalif joins us for address the misconceptions and dangers of the disease.

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Given the problems and challenges around us today psychological resilience is becoming more of a necessary skill than anything else. The experts also share their personal experiences of bouncing back and provide professional tips on how you can build resilience.

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Biomechanical imbalance can contribute to the cause of many common ailments, and many of us are simply just not ambidextrous. How do we ensure left-right balance, and what really are the implications of muscle imbalance? Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh shares his views.

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Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Dr Zarihah Mohd Zain of MyWATCH joins him to discuss a major new study published on The Lancet that reveals that while efforts to control tobacco have paid off, the tobacco epidemic is far from over.

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