Home births, once the only option for expecting mothers, has faded away in the 20th century, but may be experiencing a revival of sorts. However, after a recent tragic death here in Malaysia, the issue of safety has yet again been raised. Addressing that today, among many finer points of home births, are Dr. Gunasegaran Rajan, consultant obstetrician and gynecologist and Karin Henemann, doula.

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The first case of HIV in Malaysia was reported in 1986. As of 2011, the number of people living with HIV in Malaysia is approximately 79,855 persons. While HIV-positive people live among us, how much does the average Malaysian really understand about what they go through? In conjunction with World AIDS Day, Andrew Tan, founder and president of myPlus, shares his experience of living with HIV/AIDS. For more information, please visit klass.org.my.

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Recent research suggests that a test that focuses on the use of biomarkers is a good indication of whether or not there is sperm left in the testes. Joining us for a discussion on male infertility and more is Dr. George Lee, Consultant Urologist. 

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Made famous by movies and David Vetter, the term 'bubble boy' refers to children with severe combined immunodeficiency, a genetic disorder. Recent inroads have been made in treating this with gene therapy. Dr. Arif ANwar, resident geneticist, sheds light on the matter.

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Motor neurone disease is the name for a rare condition where parts of the nervous system become damaged - very much an incurable disease. This causes progressive weakness, usually with muscle wasting. Telling us more about this condition are Pallitative Care Specialist, Dr. Loh Ee Chin, Caregiver, Mr. Soo Cheong Futt and Volunteer, Benny Ng.

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Children with special needs often have the odds stacked against them as far as learning and education goes, and Deena Al Sharif, as a specialist speech and language therapist, is instrumental in removing one of those blocks. She tells us more about her work today.

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The test that identifies whether prostate cancer is aggressive or benign has been developed by scientists, who say it could help patients decide whether to undergo surgery. We speak to Dr. George Lee, Consultant Urologist and Dr. Arif Anwar, Resident Geneticist on this matter.

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From the ancient San Bushmen of the Kalahari to the extraordinary feats of Usain Bolt, humans have always run, whether to eat, compete or improve their health. We all possess the genetic blueprint to make us efficient runners. This has evolved over the millennia. Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Harjeet Singh explains.

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We're all told to exercise 3-5 times a week, take 10,000 steps a day and so on. We know what we need to be doing to get fit and stay healthy. Sometimes though, life and unforeseen circumstances can get in the way of that. Discussing correctional training with me today is Wenisa Ng, fitness trainer.

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It's a staple storyline on dramas like Grey's Anatomy, but in real life, how many of us really understand the ramifications of medical law on our experience of healthcare? Explaining more on medical laws in Malaysia is Dato' Dr. NKS Tharmaseelan of the Medico Legal Society of Malaysia.

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