The popularity of indoor climbing and bouldering has surged in recent years, and gyms are popping up across our capital city. But how much of it is a social activity vs serious sport? Is it for everyone and how dangerous is it? We speak to climbing coach Grace Loo and consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh to find out. 

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Did you know that you could have stones in your kidneys for years without knowing it? Is this dangerous and how do we identify them? We find out more about kidney stones, how they are removed, and is there anything we can do to prevent them from coming back again.

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Malaysia has one of the highest rates of bullying in schools, compared with 44 other countries worldwide. We explore how bullying affects children in vulnerable situations, such as those from low-income or dysfunctional families, or those who are stateless, and how it leaves scars on children’s psychological and emotional well-being. Anum Sofea Muhamad Fadzli, Clinical Psychologist from Thrive Well, and Felicia Yoon, Co-Founder of Arus Academy, join us for this conversation.

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The Ministry of Health recently unveiled the long-awaited National Rare Disease Policy, which is aimed at improving access to care for people living with rare diseases at every point in their lives. How does it live up to expectations? What are the gaps that remain? And how can the upcoming Budget 2026 play a part in ensuring that the policy is turned into action? We speak to Nadiah Hanim Abdul Latif, President of the Malaysia Rare Disorders Society, and Prof Dr Thong Meow Keong, a consultant paediatrician and clinical geneticist, to explore these questions.

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People - adults and children - are turning to AI chatbots to talk about their mental health and how they’re feeling. But is this as harmless as it seems when in some cases, people are pushed to psychosis or even suicide? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by consultant psychiatrist Dr Ravivarma Rao Panirselvam and CEO of Content Forum Malaysia Mediha Mahmood  to dive into the dark truths of people turning to bots for advice and what guardrails are needed. 

If you are in need of emotional support, look for local support within your community, or call helplines like: Befrienders KL at 03-7627 2929, Talian HEAL at 15 555, or MIASA at 1-800-1800-66.

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You may brush off having thrush or ringworm as just a simple fungal infection. However, fungal infections are on the rise as a serious public health concern, and we aren’t paying enough attention to treating them. This year, the World Health Organization published its first-ever report addressing the critical lack of medicines and diagnostic tools for invasive fungal diseases. On the Public Health show, we speak to Clinical Microbiologist Dr Rukumani Devi Velayuthan, to understand the serious impact of emerging and invasive fungal diseases, and why global research needs to pay attention to these microbes.

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Substance use disorders are often already challenging to manage, so what happens when the person who needs help is an older adult, potentially with cognitive issues or even multiple comorbidities? In this episode of Healthy Ageing, we speak to consultant psychiatrist Dr Azhar Salleh to find out why we need to tackle the stigma on substance use disorders among older adults and what's most important when it comes to supporting our loved ones.

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Does a urologist only treat urinary problems or male sexual health issues? On this episode of Humans of Healthcare, we guide you through the type of care that urologists provide for both women and men, and why this is an important specialty within healthcare. Dr Siti Nur Masyithah Ma’arof, Consultant Urologist, also shares her unique perspective of being one of the few female urologists in Malaysia.

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As parents, your No. 1 focus is probably your child’s education. But don’t forget that teaching children about financial literacy is also an important life skill they should learn. Listen for tips and strategies to raise financially-savvy children - how to teach them about spending, saving and securing money smarts. 

This is an edited replay of the first series of BFM Health & Living (For Her) events, with the theme “Best For Moms: A Forum For The Sisterhood”. This event is presented by FWD Insurance. 

Listen to the first panel session on ‘Health, Hormones, and Holding It Together’ here. 

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Anxiety, brain fog, depression, stress, overstimulation - sound familiar, mummies? We got you - this is a safe space to share all the mental health issues that mothers struggle with. We’ll also talk about how to manage your hormones throughout the different phases of motherhood, like pregnancy, postpartum and breastfeeding, for better reproductive and sexual health.

This is an edited replay of the first series of BFM Health & Living (For Her) events, with the theme “Best For Moms: A Forum For The Sisterhood”. This event is presented by FWD Insurance. 

Listen to the second panel session on ‘How To Raise Financially-Savvy Kids’ here.

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