Sleep studies. How are they conducted? How is the information obtained useful in diagnosing and managing sleep disorders or other underlying medical conditions? 

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Rising rates of obesity seem to be a consequence of modern life, with access to large amounts of palatable, high calorie food and limited need for physical activity.  However, this environment of plenty affects different people in different ways. To what extent do genetic elements play a role in determining how the environment affects the individual? 

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The unique and complex anatomy of the eye has posed major challenges to scientists in the field of ocular drug delivery. Dr. Tara George discusses the various drug delivery methods to the eye with us, from topical and oral administration to implants and injections. 

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World sports events, massive festivals, concerts – such gatherings of large numbers of individuals put people at greater risks of being infected with diseases. Professor John Oxford, Chairman of the Global Hygiene Council talks about how mass gatherings impact public health.

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 In preparation for activities coming up for World Hepatitis Day on July 28, Dr. Shamsul Mohd Amri discusses viral hepatitis and the importance of raising awareness, especially of Hepatitis B and C.

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Leaked texts from the Trans-Pacific Trade Pact have indicated that there might be serious ramifications on the cost of medication in the country and the future of using generic medication. Fifa Rahman and Ed Low explain how this will affect Malaysians living with HIV. 

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With the NHS's decision to regulate e-cigarettes as medicines as opposed to devices, Dr. George Lee examines how they work and the psychology of quitting smoking with Dr. Rabin Gonzaga, a psychiatric expert and Dr. Lim Kim Hatt, respiratory physician. 

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Joint pain can be a result of a variety of conditions and injuries. Liam Harkness explains how it can be dealt with in a holistic and healthy manner.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for an Emergency Committee meeting to review the outbreak of MERS-CoV (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus) and its pandemic potential. Closer to home, we find out about MERS from Dr. Chong Chee Keong from the Ministry of Health.

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Gluten intolerance is at an all-time high and carbs are consistently in the news for all the wrong reasons. But that might not mean bread is unhealthy. Gandhi Suppiah provides a strong defense on behalf of bread and its health qualities.

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