Health & Aging Archives - George Lee.my http://www.georgelee.my Tracing the past, laying the future bare Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:16:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Heat & Injuries At The Football World Cup http://www.georgelee.my/2026/06/heat-injuries-at-the-football-world-cup/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:02:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4345 The FIFA World Cup kicks off today! Anticipation is high for all 104 matches but there are also concerns over the welfare of athletes and fans alike, as this could be the hottest World Cup on record. So how will the extreme heat affect an athlete’s well-being and performance? On top of that, what kind […]

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]]> The FIFA World Cup kicks off today! Anticipation is high for all 104 matches but there are also concerns over the welfare of athletes and fans alike, as this could be the hottest World Cup on record. So how will the extreme heat affect an athlete’s well-being and performance? On top of that, what kind of injuries become more likely during a tournament like this? For some insights, consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by consultant sports medicine physician Dr Ahmad Izuddin Abdul Manaf, who is also head of medical services at the Red Giants Clinic.

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]]> Are We Changing Behaviours With Our Anti-Smoking Strategies? http://www.georgelee.my/2026/06/are-we-changing-behaviours-with-our-anti-smoking-strategies/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:17:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4337 Malaysia has made great strides in its tobacco control strategies, including new legislation that regulates the sale, promotion and packaging of cigarette and vape products, as well as public smoking places. However, are these laws and policies achieving changes in people’s behaviours and choices? What’s missing in the last mile of our anti-smoking strategies? We […]

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]]> Malaysia has made great strides in its tobacco control strategies, including new legislation that regulates the sale, promotion and packaging of cigarette and vape products, as well as public smoking places. However, are these laws and policies achieving changes in people’s behaviours and choices? What’s missing in the last mile of our anti-smoking strategies? We speak to Prof Dr Jamalludin Rahman, Professor of Epidemiology & Biostatistics & Public Health Medicine Specialist from International Islamic University Malaysia.

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]]> What Having A Family Doctor Means http://www.georgelee.my/2026/05/what-having-a-family-doctor-means/ Fri, 22 May 2026 08:20:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4327 Is having a family doctor that you see from childhood into your golden years a thing of the past? In conjunction with World Family Doctor Day, observed annually on 19th May, we speak to Dr S. Kaviyarasan, president of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia, to understand what the role of a family doctor […]

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]]> Is having a family doctor that you see from childhood into your golden years a thing of the past? In conjunction with World Family Doctor Day, observed annually on 19th May, we speak to Dr S. Kaviyarasan, president of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia, to understand what the role of a family doctor should be and why it matters for population health.

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Presenter: Tee Shiao Eek

Producer: Sara Cheah, Lim Sue Ann

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]]> Childhood Obesity Is At An All Time High – What Are We Doing Wrong? http://www.georgelee.my/2026/04/childhood-obesity-is-at-an-all-time-high-what-are-we-doing-wrong/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:07:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4288 2.8 million Malaysian children are overweight or obese. This was estimated in the World Obesity Atlas 2026 released in March. But childhood obesity is not a new problem we’re dealing with, so is this number enough to jolt us into urgent action? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by public health medicine specialist Dr […]

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]]> 2.8 million Malaysian children are overweight or obese. This was estimated in the World Obesity Atlas 2026 released in March. But childhood obesity is not a new problem we’re dealing with, so is this number enough to jolt us into urgent action? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by public health medicine specialist Dr Ruben Ramakrishnan to dive into what we’re doing wrong and how it’s not too late to turn the tide of childhood obesity. 


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Presenter: Tee Shiao Eek

Producer: Lim Sue Ann

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]]> How To Build A Habit Of Exercising (Sustainably) http://www.georgelee.my/2026/03/how-to-build-a-habit-of-exercising-sustainably/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:31:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4277 Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh recently announced an 80% reduction in gym licence fees in KL, hoping that gym owners will be able to pass on the discount to their clientele as part of broader efforts to tackle obesity. Whether or not the discount is significant enough to pass on to consumers, there is another […]

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]]> Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh recently announced an 80% reduction in gym licence fees in KL, hoping that gym owners will be able to pass on the discount to their clientele as part of broader efforts to tackle obesity. Whether or not the discount is significant enough to pass on to consumers, there is another question to ask: what motivates people to exercise? Is it just about cheaper gym memberships or something more? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by yoga instructor Charmaine Ang to chat about what gets them moving and how habits can be cultivated.


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Presenter: Lim Sue Ann

Producer: Lim Sue Ann

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]]> Why Is Malaysia Worse Than Our Neighbours In Tackling Childhood Stunting? http://www.georgelee.my/2026/02/why-is-malaysia-worse-than-our-neighbours-in-tackling-childhood-stunting/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:34:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4249 “Richer than its neighbours but doing worse on child nutrition.” That’s how Malaysia was described by non-profit research publication Our World In Data, as they put together a graph that showed malnutrition or childhood stunting rates in Malaysia and some of our neighbours. But why is this happening? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined […]

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]]> “Richer than its neighbours but doing worse on child nutrition.” That’s how Malaysia was described by non-profit research publication Our World In Data, as they put together a graph that showed malnutrition or childhood stunting rates in Malaysia and some of our neighbours. But why is this happening? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by nutritionist Prof Dr Poh Bee Koon from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia to discuss. 

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]]> What The Base MHIT Plan Is All About http://www.georgelee.my/2026/01/what-the-base-mhit-plan-is-all-about/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:01:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4229 Last week, the government announced that they’ll be rolling out a new base medical and health insurance/takaful plan in 2027, in line with a host of health reforms that are in the works. Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by Dr Muralli Munisamy, medical director of the National Cancer Society of Malaysia and Mark […]

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]]> Last week, the government announced that they’ll be rolling out a new base medical and health insurance/takaful plan in 2027, in line with a host of health reforms that are in the works. Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by Dr Muralli Munisamy, medical director of the National Cancer Society of Malaysia and Mark O’Dell, CEO of the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia, to dive into what has been announced and whether it will improve access to healthcare for all Malaysians.

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]]> Falls Prevention for Seniors http://www.georgelee.my/2026/01/falls-prevention-for-seniors/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:45:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4224 Earlier this week, former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was hospitalised after he had a fall and fractured his hip. While he’s reported to be in a stable condition, falls are especially dangerous for older adults and he will remain in hospital for several weeks for observation. Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined […]

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]]> Earlier this week, former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was hospitalised after he had a fall and fractured his hip. While he’s reported to be in a stable condition, falls are especially dangerous for older adults and he will remain in hospital for several weeks for observation. Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by consultant geriatrician Dr Terence Ong to dive into why falls can be devastating for older adults and key strategies to stay safe within their homes.

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Presenter: Lim Sue Ann

Producer: Lim Sue Ann

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]]> CDC Says Hepatitis B Jab Not Recommended For All Newborns http://www.georgelee.my/2025/12/cdc-says-hepatitis-b-jab-not-recommended-for-all-newborns/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:59:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4204 This month, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) struck out a universal recommendation to start hepatitis B immunisation at birth for children in the US – announcing instead that the jab should only be given to infants born to women who test positive for the virus. We look at why this move […]

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]]> This month, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) struck out a universal recommendation to start hepatitis B immunisation at birth for children in the US – announcing instead that the jab should only be given to infants born to women who test positive for the virus. We look at why this move could lead to a rise in chronic hepatitis infections and liver disease in the long term, and how Malaysia should view this decision by the US.

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]]> Why Rheumatoid Arthritis Needs To Be Diagnosed Early http://www.georgelee.my/2025/11/why-rheumatoid-arthritis-needs-to-be-diagnosed-early/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 07:17:00 +0000 http://www.georgelee.my/?p=4189 Rheumatoid arthritis is often diagnosed late, forcing patients to live with daily pain and disruptions to their lives as the disease progresses. We speak to consultant rheumatologist Associate Professor Dr Fariz Yahya, who is the President of the Arthritis Foundation Malaysia, to find out how to improve diagnosis and care for patients with RA.

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]]> Rheumatoid arthritis is often diagnosed late, forcing patients to live with daily pain and disruptions to their lives as the disease progresses. We speak to consultant rheumatologist Associate Professor Dr Fariz Yahya, who is the President of the Arthritis Foundation Malaysia, to find out how to improve diagnosis and care for patients with RA.

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