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Health Matters - S1E40: Is the “Asian Flush” linked to Cancer?

The “Asian Flush” is commonly seen among those of Chinese, Korean or Japanese descent, who go red in the face after consuming alcohol. But could it also be a sign of an increased risk for certain cancers? 

Guest: Dr Edward Cheong, General Surgeon, Senior Upper GI Consultant Surgeon, PanAsia Surgery Group. 

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Health Matters - Dolly Parton’s Cancer Journey

Guest: Dr Wong Seng Weng, Medical Director & Consultant, Specialist in Medical Oncology, The Cancer Centre. 

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Health Matters - Can you tell if formaldehyde is coating your fruits & veggies?

Guest: Dr Kalpana Bhaskaran, Deputy Director and Head of Glycemic Index Research Unit at Temasek Polytechnic

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Health Matters - Haze: Will some “feel” it before others?

Guest: Dr Steve Yang, Consultant Respiratory Physician at The Respiratory Practice

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Health Matters - Disease X ~ WHO expert on importance of strengthening collaboration between health systems

Guest: Dr Gina Samaan, Regional Emergency Director for the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Western Pacific

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