Health Matters

Guest: Dr Karen Nadua, Paediatric Consultant, Infectious Disease Service, KK Women's and Children's HospitalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Val Phua, Director of Cataract & Refractive Surgery & Comprehensive Ophthalmic Services, Eagle Eye Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Teo Ke Jia, Senior Consultant, Precision Neurosurgery Singapore at Mount Elizabeth Medical CentreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Pipin Kojodjojo, Cardiologist, Electrophysiologist, Farrer Park MedicalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Loh Jiashen, Infectious Diseases Specialist, Farrer Park Hospital See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Karen Nadua, Consultant, Infectious Disease Service, KK Women's and Children's HospitalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special Mother’s Day episode, Daniel sits down with a lactation consultant to tackle a key message: struggling with breastfeeding is not a failure. Daniel explores why every mother's journey is unique, why latching challenges are normal, and how seeking support can transform feeding into a positive experience for both parents. You’re not alone, and with the right guidance, you can thrive.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 local doctors on a plane sprung into action, when a passenger experienced a life-threatening cardiac arrest. Daniel Martin speaks with one of the doctors to learn about the steps anyone can take to save a life; and CPR plays a pivotal role. Guest: Dr Michael Fung, Senior Consultant, Accident & Emergency, Department, Khoo Teck Puat HospitalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If a lump seems to pop out, and there’s no pain - tune in to find out why pushing it back in isn’t necessarily a good idea.Guest: Dr Kan Yuk Man, Senior Consultant in General Surgery, Farrer Park Hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know the treatment. We know the management. We have the data. And yet, 638 asthma-related deaths are projected to occur between 2023 and 2040 here. Why are patients stumbling or holding back from regular inhaler usage to control their asthma, and why are they willing to increase their risk for decreased lung capacity in future? Daniel Martin finds out more from Dr Alvin Ng, Consultant Respiratory Physician and Intensivist, O2 Lung Centre (Farrer Park).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Associate Professor Catherine Hong, Vice Dean (Research, Innovation and Enterprise) at NUS Faculty of Dentistry and Senior Consultant, Division of Paediatric Dentistry, National University Centre for Oral Health Singapore (NUCOHS)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Mark Tang, Consultant Dermatologist, The Skin Specialists and Laser ClinicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Lynn Chiam, Dermatologist, Dr Lynn Chiam Children and Adult Skin Hair Laser Clinic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Tham Kwang Wei, Senior Consultant Endocrinologist & President, Singapore Association for the Study of Obesity (SASO)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Deborah Ng, Director, National TB Programme (NTBP), Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Tham Kwang Wei, Senior Consultant Endocrinologist, Woodlands Hospital and the President of the Singapore Association for the Study of Obesity (SASO)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Tanujaa D/O Rajasekaran, Medical Oncologist, Parkway Cancer CentreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even though we’re barely two weeks into the U.S-Israel war on Iran, it has been one major issue after another - from global tariffs to a Greenland ultimatum, AI microchip challenges, strained Japanese-Chinese ties and the still looming Russia-Ukraine conflict. Sometimes, it may seem like too much. Could this seemingly never ending flow of international uncertainties weigh so heavily on you that it triggers or brings on genuine anxiety and tensions? Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Geraldine Tan, Director / Principal Clinical and Counselling Psychologist, The Therapy Room.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr S.S. Sathappan, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Farrer Park Hospital See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breast cancer care has evolved from advanced, personalised treatments to multi-disciplinary support for better outcomes. Daniel Martin learns more from Dr Sabrina Ngaserin, General Surgeon (Breast), Mount Elizabeth Hospitals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Mohammad Mashfiqul Arafin Siddiqui, Senior Orthopaedic and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon at Mash Spine and Orthopaedics clinic at Farrer Park HospitalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Loh Jiashen, infectious diseases specialist at Farrer Park HospitalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Leong Hoe Nam, infectious disease physician, Rophi ClinicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Adjunct Associate Professor Lee Guan Huei, Centre Director, National University Centre for Digestive Health, National University Hospital & Head and Senior Consultant, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Martin learns about the importance of maintaining proper hygiene during festive gatherings, common hygiene practices people may overlook, and foodborne diseases — their transmission patterns and preventive measures individuals can take to avoid illness. He spoke with Lalitha Kurupatham, Director of Food and Vector Borne Division, Communicable Diseases Agency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Wayne Yap, Consultant in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tan Tock Seng HospitalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Professor Sng Ban Leong, Cocoon Programme Lead and Head & Senior Consultant of the Department of Women's Anaesthesia, KKH.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Leong Hoe Nam, infectious disease physician, Rophi ClinicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Asst Prof Lin Weiqin, Clinical Director of the Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy Programme at the National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Hsieh Wen-Son, Medical Oncology, Farrer Park HospitalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Png Keng Siang, Senior Consultant Urologist, Farrer ParkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Shariffa Syahidah Chishty, Family PhysicianSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Associate Professor Mythily Subramaniam, Assistant Chairman, Medical Board (Research), Institute of Mental Health, who led the studySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Andrew Fang, Family Physician and Medical Director at Doctor AnywhereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Tan Kian Meng, dental specialist in prosthodontics, Specialist Dental GroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Loh Jiashen, Infectious Diseases Specialist, Farrer Park Hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Pipin Kojodjojo, Cardiologist and Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Farrer Park HospitalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Matthew Liew, Farrer Park HospitalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Cheryl Khoong, Associate Consultant, National Tuberculosis Care Centre, Tan Tock Seng HospitalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Yeo Tee Joo, Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit, National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Jeremy Chow, Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist, Farrer Park HospitalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Vincent Ng, Neurosurgeon, Mt Elizabeth Novena & OrchardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Foo Gen Lin, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Farrer Park MedicalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Adjunct Associate Professor Andrew Lim, Head and Senior Consultant, Division of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NUH.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Reginald Liew, Senior Consultant Cardiologist, Harley Street Heart & Vascular Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Daniel Chor, Project Lead, Digital Emergency Care, Senior Consultant, Emergency Medicine Department, National University HospitalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Ansgar Cheng, Prosthodontist, Specialist Dental Group (Mount Elizabeth Orchard).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Associate Professor Adeline Ng, Senior Consultant, Neurology, NNI and NeuroPal co-leadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Nicholas Ng, Operations Lead, NurseFirst Helpline, Woodlands Health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr Tay Miah Hiang, Senior Medical Oncologist, OncoCare Cancer Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.