Dr. In The House

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer among Malaysians, but it’s often difficult and embarrassing to talk about even after treatment, especially if you need a stoma bag. We explore what that...

You may know how common chronic kidney disease is, but did you know that the disease could soon have a new - and much younger - face in Malaysia? With more children and adolescents developing obesity and...

Are generic drugs less effective than brand-name ones? Generics are often described as cheaper but just as effective alternatives to brand-name drugs, but some people have claimed that generics simply don’t...

Guest: Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist, Dr Saiful Kassim, Consultant Endocrinologist Our body needs glucose to function, but as with all things in life, you can have too much of a good thing. We dive...

Guest: Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist, Professor Dr Sanjay Rampal, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Malaya, Professor Dr Lim Lee Ling, Head of Diabetes Care Unit and Senior...

Remember that time during the pandemic Trump and many others promoted hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment? Well, the paper that people referred to in early 2020 has recently been retracted, but can the...

Quitting smoking is probably one of the most difficult goals to achieve. Despite stories of smokers successfully quitting cold turkey, many people will find themselves making several attempts and may even get...

The reports about medical insurance premiums rising between 40 to 70 percent next year has gotten many Malaysians incensed and worried about whether they can still afford medical insurance. What could this...

What does your doctor say to you when you enter the consultation room, or after delivering the news of your diagnosis? How does the nurse communicate when preparing you for a medical test, such as an MRI...

For patients with chronic diseases, it’s not just managing their health and treatment to think about, but how the costs could add up over time. Especially for diseases like cancer, it’s not uncommon to...