The Health Ministry is targeting RM1.3 bil in medical tourism spending this year and wants the private sector to achieve it. And to facilitate the development of the Malaysian healthcare industry in penetrating the global market is the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council. Chief Executive Officer Sherene Azli lays out the plan in meeting this goal. 

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Cashier who ate 'kuih' has died; weed killer found in the Batu Gajah food poisoning case. Education Ministry suspends food supplier in glass shard noodles causing the hospitalisation of seven school children. These are just two cases of food poisoning reported in March. Sharvin Subramaniam of Standards Users explains how everyone – even children – can spot spoiled food. 

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A therapy that retrains the body's immune system to fight cancer has created much excitement after more than 90% of terminally ill patients went into remission. But closer analysis of the trial reveals something more. Prof Dato Dr Fuad Ismail joins Dr George Lee to give us a perspective into the future of cancer treatment.

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Massage therapy is the hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body – for recreation, relaxation or therapy. Massage Therapist and Physiotherapist Pauline Lau is on hand to explain the details. 

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He’s had an illustrious career as an anaesthesiologist. Today, we meet the man behind the surgical mask to learn more about his clinical milestones, views on medical ethics and the improvements in anaesthetics. We might even touch a bit on the former national captain's cricket career. 

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Prof Whelan is in Malaysia for the 8th Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society Conference to speak on ‘The Medical Model of Managing Addictions – Evidence That It Works”. But first, he drops by to give us a sneak peek into his presentation. Joining him is Dr Philip George, who is the organising chair for the conference.

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A Missouri jury recently ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay USD72 million to the family of Jacqueline Fox, whose death by ovarian cancer was linked to her daily use of the company's talcum products. A few thoughts may be running through your head: Why are women powdering their genitals? What is the vagina supposed to smell like? Where is the vagina?

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Ria Thomas, Chair of ANGSANAcare joins Meera and Dr George Lee today. Our guests explore play, music and art as supportive services to complement palliative care for paediatric patients.

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We are all aware of the power of social media in disseminating information, humanising stories and effecting change. But in the healthcare industry, it can be tricky business balancing industry regulations and improving public health communication. One doctor who has done so successfully is Dr Beni Rusani, Cardiologist and Co-Author of the medical novel, DIAgnosis2. He is part of the #MedTweetMY collective of about 20 doctors dispensing health advice and dispelling health myths on Twitterjaya.

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The Discovery Channel ranked the Marathon des Sables as the toughest footrace on earth. With less than a month away from the marathon, Jeff Lau is on his second mission to conquer the gruelling 251 km course to raise RM200,000 for Malaysian AIDS Foundation. His running partner in 2014 and MAF Trustee, Ralph Dixon, and Chair of MAF Marathon des Sables Challenge, Andrew Tebbutt will join in to provide insight into the HIV situation in Malaysia.

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