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Health Matters - Is there a doctor on-board?

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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 Hospital

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Health Matters - No immediate threat to Singapore's general population, but Andes Hantavirus is bad news ~ Dr Loh Jiashen, Infectious Diseases Specialist

Guest: Dr Loh Jiashen, Infectious Diseases Specialist, Farrer Park Hospital 

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Health Matters - A (NEW) Mother's Day Special ~ Breastfeeding 101

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.  

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Health Matters - Is there a doctor on-board?

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 Hospital

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Health Matters - Why foreign experts are shocked Singapore still has asthma deaths

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).

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Health Matters - Could your kids soon “visit” dentists via their smartphones?

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)

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