According to the World Health Organisation, COPD is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, killing more people than cancer and as many people as HIV/AIDS, yet those acronyms are more commonly known than COPD, standing as it does for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Professor Dr. Liam Chong Kin is stopping by in conjunction for World COPD Day to tell us more.

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Some women compare having a mammogram to having their breasts shut in a fridge door and when you see the machines, it's easy to understand the sentiment. Which is why it's such a relief that now for the first time in Malaysia, there's another more comfortable option.

Dr. Saunthari Somasundram of the National Cancer Society Malayia, talks about the introduction of the 3D Tomosynthesis Machine in our country.

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Pelvic floor disorders are disarmingly common in women, especially those who have given birth repeatedly, with disorders such as incontinence. So how can one stem the flow (pardon the pun)?

Dr. Peter Ng, the president of the Continence Foundation of Malaysia, explains the importance of strengthening one's pelvic floor with exercises and devices.

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As ubiquitous as it is today, 20 years ago, childhood asthma was not a diagnosis that was heard often. So what have we learnt about it in the last 20 years and what do parents need to know about it in order to make an accurate diagnosis, understand how it will affect adulthood and treatment option?

Dr. Jai Mohan tells us more about symptoms, treatment and what we need to know.

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For sedentary office workers and executives, stepping into the gym after office hours can seem like too big an ask, as is the idea of waking up early to pack their own healthy lunches when the McDonalds is but a few steps away. But for employers who look at their employees as an investment and want to keep them healthy, there are other factors at play.

What role do both employers and employees play in ensuring wellness at the workplace? Director of Daily Muscle Consulting, Noel Chelliah, talks about the importance of health at the workplace and how to achieve it.

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Prolapsed Uterus or Uterine prolapse is a condition where the uterus falls or slides from its normal position in the pelvic cavity into the vaginal canal.

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Premitha Damodaran discusses the various causes, symptoms, incidence, risk factors and treatment of this condition.

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When it comes to medical conditions, it's important to know both sides of the story: the technical, medical details as well as the personal, humane side of those who have to live with the symptoms and understand the diseases and problems more intimately even than those who treat them.

Today we hear from both sides, from Dr. Suganthi Thevarajah, a senior consultant dermatologist, as well as from Mr. Eugene Clifford Cross, who has lived with psoriasis for over 40 years.

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Blood tests are an integral part of most medical tests or diagnoses to find out what's going on inside one's body. However, when they come back, all the alphabets and acronyms can be confusing. What is the difference between LDLs or HDLs? For that matter, what kinds of blood tests should we ask for or get done? 

Dr. Lau Wee-Ming explains how blood tests work hand in hand with other methods of diagnosis and when special tests need to be called for. 

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Whether you're dreaming of moulding your child into the next sport superstar or just want to keep them healthy and fit, find out about the do's and don'ts of sport participation and fitness training for children, from Dr. Harjeet Singh, a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon.

Dr Harjeet will also advise on ways to optimise the benefits of sport for children, while reducing the risks.

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A rare condition, lyosomal storage disorder is not something that is known or discussed widely amongst parents and medical practitioners, yet it affects Malaysian children and their families greatly, even more so as not much is known about it. 

Chia Kian Foon from the Malaysia Lyosomal Diseases Association and mother of 2 children with Lyosomal Storage Disorder discusses living with the condition and the challenges faced, while Dr. Ngu Lock Hock, consultant geneticist, offers a medical viewpoint.

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