Medtalk, Truth About Fat on Solar TV

MANILA, Philippines - We often hear the line, “breastfeeding is still best for babies up to two years old.” But do we really understand why? This month, MedTalk joins the Department of Health in promoting breastfeeding among mothers. A study by the UNICEF revealed that out of almost seven million children (below five years old), 87 percent were never breastfed. The figure also includes infants whose breastfeeding may have lasted for only an hour, a day, or only for a week. Research shows that prolonged breastfeeding (for at least six months) increases the child’s immunity against diseases. In this episode, we will tackle in detail how exclusive breastfeeding can shield a child from various diseases including pneumonia, lymphoma and even leukemia.

Medtalk, hosted by Angel Jacob (photo), airs Tuesday nights at 10.

Meanwhile, health and nutrition is becoming an issue. Surgeon Gabriel Weston discovers the truth about why part of the population keeps on piling on pounds and how to fight the fat epidemic.

Some people say it’s a medical condition, some say they just like eating; but are these reasons why some people keep on gaining weight? Are there ways to enjoy food without putting on too much weight that can lead to serious illnesses?

Weston discovers the hidden battles of hormones that control people’s appetites and sees if there are any medical practices that can change a patient’s way of eating and burning intake. It also looks into altering the how the brain works to control excessive eating.

The Truth About Fat airs Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. and with stories marathon replay on Aug. 10 at 8 p.m.

(Solar News Channel is available on Free TV Ch. 2, Skycable Ch. 16, Global Destiny Ch. 28, Cablelink Ch. 14, Cignal Ch. 10, Cebu Skycable Ch. 11, Davao Skycable Ch. 81 and Cagayan de Oro Parasat Ch. 218.)