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Health Matters
If it’s a matter of health, Daniel Martin has it covered. He brings together experts to help you make sense of the latest health news.
The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.
Episodes
Health MattersWhy is polio still around?
Guest: Dr Nicholas Chew, Infectious Diseases Specialist, Farrer Park HospitalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Health MattersIs cough mixture addictive?
Guest: Dr Kelvin Goh, Medical Director and Lead, United Primary Care NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Health MattersThe Barbie Hsu case: Influenza and Pneumonia kills
Guest: Dr Loh Jiashen, Infectious Diseases Specialist, Farrer Park HospitalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Health MattersLunar New Year 2025: Travel and safety tips amid rising respiratory virus cases
Guest: Dr Hendrik Group Scholtz, General Manager for Public Health at International SOSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Health MattersTips on better acne management
Guest: Dr Paul Yow Zhi Wen, Director of Aesthetic Medicine, Eagle Aesthetics & SurgerySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Health MattersUnderstanding ATTR-CM: Part 4
Daniel Martin finds out more about a rare heart condition that could be more widespread than you think.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Health MattersHow excessive screen time affects young children
Guest: Adjunct Associate Professor Chong Shang Chee, Head & Senior Consultant, Division of Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat - National…
Health MattersCan you transform your skin for 2025?
Guest: Dr Paul Yow Zhi Wen, Director of Aesthetic Medicine, Eagle Aesthetics & SurgerySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Health MattersUnderstanding ATTR-CM: Part 3
Daniel Martin finds out more about a rare heart condition that could be more widespread than you think.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Health MattersCold weather doesn't give you a cold
Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Kelvin Goh, Medical Director and Lead, United Primary Care Network, about how to avoid falling sick during rainy seasons.See…
Health MattersNew app for parents to check jaundice in Asian newborns
Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Alvin Ngeow, Senior Consultant, Neonatal and Developmental Medicine Department, Singapore General Hospital, about a new app for…
Health MattersHuman metapneumovirus: All you need to know
Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Leong Hoe Nam, Infectious Diseases Physician at Rophi Clinic, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, about human…
Health MattersX-Mas Special: Does Santa need Weight Loss surgery?
He’s holly & jolly but maybe a little too much. Just how overweight is Santa? Well estimates put it as such. So is it time for Santa to consider gastric…
Health MattersFoot health, with the element of luxury
Daniel Martin speaks with internationally-acclaimed podiatrist Bastion Gonzalez about the importance of foot health - but with the element of luxury.See…
Health MattersSudden Cardiac Death: When does it strike?
Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Reginald Liew, Senior Consultant Cardiologist at the Harley Street Heart and Vascular Centre at Gleneagles Hospital, about Sudden…
Health MattersHow could dengue kill you?
Daniel Martin speaks with Professor Paul Tambyah, Senior Consultant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, NUH, about how dengue could kill…
Health MattersGym Workouts for Different Ages
Getting back to the gym can be daunting, especially if you are of a certain age. Once older, you worry about injury prevention and even whether your workout is…
Health MattersUnderstanding ATTR-CM: Part 2
Understanding ATTR-CM: What is it? Who is at risk? Why should we care? Daniel Martin continues his discussion with Assistant Prof Khoo Chun Yuan, Senior…