Medical Frontiers

Exploring cutting-edge Japanese medical technologies along with tips for healthy living. We'll look into how a red nutrient called astaxanthin can help prevent and treat difficult-to-cure illnesses.

The programme explores cutting-edge Japanese medical technologies and tips for a healthy lifestyle. This episode looks at the health benefits of acupuncture and moxibustion therapies.

This episode reveals how 3D printers are helping doctors provide better care.

Soybeans offer a variety of health benefits. The first of a two-part `Power of Soy' series looks at soy protein's anti-ageing properties and introduces delicious ways to maximise consumption.

Medical equipment makers and doctors in Japan are making complex, delicate coronary stenting procedures safer for patients. Their efforts have won international recognition.

Japanese researchers have discovered a hormone called adiponectin that can boost our resilience to diabetes, high blood pressure and other lifestyle-related diseases.

The first of a two-part series on fighting cancer features new radiation therapies that offer hope for hard-to-treat cases. We'll also share a 5-minute exercise to reduce the risks of sitting.

This episode looks at the latest developments in cancer detection and prevention.

Soybeans offer variety of health benefits. The second of a two-part `Power of Soy' series explores how isoflavones found in soy could help fight cancer.

Improving the balance of the gut flora, an ecosystem of microbes in the intestines, can help prevent lifestyle-related diseases. We'll explore ways to keep the gut flora in good condition.

Shoulder and neck stiffness can be triggered by muscle pain, mental disorders and even organ disease. We'll take a close look at some surprising causes of stiff shoulders, and treatment options.

Devices developed in Japan, such as a pedaled wheelchair and a walker with an electric lift, are transforming rehabilitation therapy for people recovering from strokes and serious accidents.

Regenerative medicine can help people recovering from accidents or surgery return close to their original state. We look at an innovative treatment that makes use of stem cells derived from fat.

In the second part of our series on regenerative medicine, we focus on cell sheets that can help cure cloudy corneas or damaged knee cartilage. We also share tips on easing eyestrain.

Japanese scientists studying fatigue have found that certain components in food can aid recovery. And specialised clinics in Japan are using advanced research to help exhausted patients bounce back.

The latest 3D imaging technologies, such as virtual reality and projection mapping, are bringing about a surgical revolution. We'll also share a training method to strengthen your core muscles.

A Japanese hospital offers 200 kinds of dishes suited to patients' conditions and tastes that help speed recovery. And a team has come up with a way to soften foods while keeping the original shape.

Omega-3 fatty acids, such as EPA and DHA, can help prevent strokes and heart disease. Japanese doctors prescribe EPA pills for lifestyle-related illnesses. And we'll share recipes rich in Omega-3s.

A new drug from Japan that destroys cancer cells by boosting the immune system shows potential for transforming treatment. We look at the benefits of this novel medication, and its challenges.

Surgery to remove cancer of the mouth or throat can leave patients unable to speak. With the help of technologies developed in Japan, such people can once again communicate using their own voice.

Cancer treatment has entered a new phase and the key is genetics. Analyzing genetic data makes it possible to identify mutations underlying different types of cancer.

Featuring two cancer treatments developed in Japan. One uses blood vessels to deliver cancer drugs and shrink tumours. The other boosts the effects of drugs and radiation with heat.

In the field of elderly care, the Japanese government is promoting the introduction of robots capable of communicating. They encourage seniors to stay active, and help prevent feelings of isolation.

In Japan and other ageing societies, more people are suffering from painful knees and hips. We'll explore how Japanese craftsmanship is being used to create new types of artificial joints.

Sleep apnea, loud snoring punctuated by periods of no breathing, can cause depression, strokes and diabetes. However, treatment methods help prevent these serious illnesses and improve sleep.