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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.

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What will the Vision Academy offer

2026/11/10

Guest: Cheryl Yeo, Head of Rehabilitation Services, Singapore Association Of The Visually Handicapped (SAVH) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who should consider Genetic Testing for Breast or Ovarian Cancer?

2026/11/06

Guest: Dr Saumya Jamuar, Director of the Centre for Precision Health & Paediatrics, and Program Director, Precision Medicine Hub, Mount Elizabeth Hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actress Christina Applegate MS Misdiagnosis, and why MS is often misdiagnosed in 15-20% of all cases

2026/11/04

Guest: Dr Sarah Hasnor Abu Hassan, Consultant, Department of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Bangkok, ‘Asia’s Turkey’? Singaporeans travelling for Hair Transplantation.

2026/11/03

Guest: Dr Harold Ma, Medical Director, Freia Medical. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ebola; more than 5000 dead in this ongoing outbreak in the Congo. Is it out of control?

2026/11/02

Guest: Professor Lim Poh Lian, Group Director of Communicable Diseases Programmes, Communicable Diseases Agency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is Psychological First Aid, and why are youths potential important administrators of it during an emergency?

2026/10/29

Guest: Dr Diong Siew Maan, Director of Psychological Research at MHA's Home Team Psychology Division See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haze, Eczema and JAK Inhibitors

2026/10/27

Guest: Dr Tan Siew Kiang, Consultant Dermatologist, The Dermatology Practice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hearing Loss Pt.2/2 - Hearing Aids bring Next-Gen Sound

2026/10/22

An audiologist reveals how modern hearing aids became sleek tech powerhouses, plus what to expect during the initial adjustment period when everything suddenly sounds louder. On Health Matters, Daniel Martin spoke to Mandy Mak, Audiologist at Hearing Partners Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How goes the War on Diabetes? Diabetes Singapore speaks on their on-the-ground work

2026/10/21

Guest: Priscilla Gan, Executive Director, Diabetes SG. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve been prescribed an inhaler for the first time, during Haze. Are you now an Asthmatic?

2026/10/20

You’ve never needed an inhaler. You don’t have asthma or normally experience breathing difficulties. But during this hazy period, after seeing a doctor for breathing difficulties and throat irritation, you’re prescribed one – probably the blue inhaler. Why? Does this mean you’re asthmatic? Daniel Martin spoke to Dr Alvin Ng, Respiratory Physician and Intensivist at O2 Lung Centre, to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#HazeHealth: A psychiatrist’s advice on coping with anxious and uncertain feelings or ‘Haze Anxiety’

2026/10/19

It’s more than your throat, eyes or heart health. Coping with the anxiety of worsening haze conditions brings anxious feelings for many. This includes a fear of health implications, uncertainty with unplanned cancellations and changes (eg: to School’s & Exams) and finally just the physical nature of the discomfort like physical side-effects and the seclusion this period brings. Daniel Martin spoke to Dr Jared Ng, Psychiatrist & Medical Director, Connections MindHealth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How healthcare regulation changes can benefit the patient and society

2026/10/16

Guest: Associate Professor Chan Cheng Leng, Group Director, Health Products Regulation Group, Health Sciences Authority (HSA) Singapore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hearing Loss Pt.1/2 - Recognising what it 'sounds like'

2026/10/15

An audiologist explains how it’s not just about volume… age-related hearing loss can also result in the patient not being able to “understand” what is being said. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making healthcare more accessible for Persons with Disabilities — Understanding Singapore's upcoming 'Health Communication Passport' for PWD's

2026/10/14

How will an upcoming ‘Health Communication Passport’ for PWD’s can improve health outcomes, and normalise clinic-visit experiences? Health Matters welcomed Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information & Ministry of Health, Ms Rahayu Mahzam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haze’s Impact on year-end exams; how Parents can’ pass on the Strength and not the Stress

2026/10/13

Guest: Dr Geraldine Tan, Director and Principal Psychologist of The Therapy Room. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.