How are detective methods used in The Dark Knight related to figthing cancerous tumors? It all relates to the idea of creating 3D images out of 2D information - a new methodology in histological imaging that analyses the potency and nature of tumors. It has received increased attention due to its various applications in modern medical image analysis.

Dr. Sri Ganesh, consultant histopathologist, joins us to discuss the many possibilities of 3D Histological Imaging.

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People say that laughter is the best medicine - but can the study of medicine necessarily produce the best laughter? Dr. Jason Leong, Medical Officer for the Ministry of Health and comedian extraordinaire joins us to share his experiences about his journey in becoming a doctor and the challenges he feels are still very real when practicing medicine in Malaysia.

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A High Court judge in the UK has recently sanctioned the sterilisation of a man with learning disabilities on the basis of it being "in his best interests". This has raised interesting issues on whether the benefits of this ruling outweight its methods, especially since the outcome of this ruling largely affects the lives of the families as well as the future children involved.

Dr. George Lee joins us to discuss the ethical debate regarding enforced sterilisations along with experts who have experience in dealing with people with disabilities.

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Breastfeeding has undoubted health benefits for newborns, but is a topic that is contentious and deeply personal to mothers and families. What are the issues surrounding this and why does the argument rage on?

Gina Yong and Ashley Hau Yi engage in a lively discussion with Meera on the matter.

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Scientific Theory has developed to the extent that it can now be used to definitively assist with fitness goals - be it weight loss, muscle gain or just plain good old-fashined health. 

Noel Chelliah, transformation specialist and Michele Lian, transformation coach, join us to discuss applied science in fitness.

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From books on antiheroes to Disney’s most notorious film, Uma speaks to Maya Tan of The B-Side on the literature of people, culture and ideas.

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While it's a well known fact that pregnant women shouldn't drink, the full spectrum of ill effects that could result from it are less understood. Based on research conducted in Canada, Professor Brintnell shares her knowledge on this condition that could lead to multiple behavioural problems later in life - foetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

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Arsenic kills if you swallow it; tobacco kills if you smoke it.

Dato Dr A.J. Halim (Consultant Paediatrician), Dr Salleh Mohd Yatim (Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist) and Dr. Zarihah Mohd Zain (Public Health Specialist and Tobacco Control Expert) come in for a panel on tobacco control in Malaysia.

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Melamine in milk. Botulinum toxin in whey protein. How equipped is our country to respond to an emergency crisis related to food contamination? Ratna Devi Nadarajan of the Malaysian Association of Standards Users shares with us why these scandals keep reoccurring and what is being done in our country to ensure food safety. 

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