What would it take for Malaysia to win our first gold medal, and what role might sports science play in all of it?

Explaining what a sports scientist does and all the different aspects involved in it such as biochemistry, psychology and so on, Dr. Close also explains how it's changed the landscape of competitive sports over the last twenty years. 

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The HPV Vaccine has traditionally been administered to girls with the aim of preventing cervical cancer. Now a study in the UK suggests that giving it to boys might also help to keep cancer rates down. However, this suggestion has not been without controversy.

Examining all these different points is Dr. George Lee, accompanied by Dato' Dr. Zulkifli Ismail, consultant paediatrician. 

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Much more than just CPR, first aid encompasses all sorts of life-saving measures. Covering all manner of different situations - choking, fainting, emergencies- Dr. Navindra explains some basic first aid principles.

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Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death for men and women worldwide, so it's more important than ever that we understand it - its symptoms, its causes and the necessity of catching it early.

Demystifying this illness for us are two consultant respiratory physicians, Dr. Robert Rintoul from the United Kingdom and Dr. Sundari Ampikaipakan from Malaysia. 

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September 26th is the day a new act on organ donation in this country will be passed - switching Malaysia from an opt-in to an opt-out system. What are the ramifications of this and how can people get involved? Dr. Lela Yasmin Mansor, Datuk Dr. Harjit Singh and Dr. Hirman Ismail, all from the Ministry of Health dissect the facts.

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The most common food allergy among infants is still one that can be tricky to diagnose and treat. Dr. Yong Junina Fadzil, consultant paediatrician, explains the science and impact of cow’s milk protein allergies.

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There are many reasons to switch to a vegetarian diet, one of the most pressing being that of health. However, what does this really entail and how can one ensure they’re getting balanced nutrition? Dr. P. Vythilingam, president of the Malaysian Vegetarian Society, gives us his perspective, and tells us what we can look forward to with the upcoming World Vegfest. 

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Many diabetic patients can sometimes underestimate the dangers of cuts and wounds - contributing to the horrifying statistic of a foot being cut off every 20 seconds - largely due to improper wound care and management of individuals with Type 2 diabetes. Dr. Harikrishna Nair, President of the Malaysian Society of Wound Care Professionals, joins us to discuss how to tackle this limb loss with proper wound treatment.

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Ever wondered how good of a father you are? Recent research shows that the most objective way to find out is to look downwards - to the size of your testicles. In this weeks episode of Doctor In The House, Dr. George Lee, consultant urologist, along with special guest Dr. Johnben Loy, joins us to analyze testicle size, testosterone levels, and fathering capabilities.

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What do jaw pains and door creaking have in common? Dr. Khoo Suan Phaik, oral physician, joins us to discuss the complex structure of our jaw - analysing the variety of possible conditions and treatment available to that familiar pain we sometimes take for granted.

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