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Hosted by Connie Sison and its resident doctors, ‘Pinoy MD’ is an informative magazine show that provides wellness tips and answers to some important medical questions.
Watch ‘Pinoy MD’ every Saturday, 6:30 AM on GMA Network. Subscribe to youtube.com/gmapublicaffairs for our full episodes. #GMAPublicAffairs #GMANetwork
Hosted by Connie Sison and its resident doctors, ‘Pinoy MD’ is an informative magazine show that provides wellness tips and answers to some important medical questions.
Watch ‘Pinoy MD’ every Saturday, 6:30 AM on GMA Network. Subscribe to youtube.com/gmapublicaffairs for our full episodes. #GMAPublicAffairs #GMANetwork
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00:00As long as we're talking about health, you should always be updated.
00:07This Philippine Heart Month, know how to stay healthy and stay away from heart disease.
00:13National Cancer Awareness Month this February,
00:16know the early warning signs that you should follow to avoid cancer.
00:21And the Department of Health is reminding the public
00:24to be careful against influenza-like illness this cold season.
00:28Now, let's take a look at the latest health updates in the Philippines.
00:34This Heart Month, not only should the loved ones feel love,
00:39but you should also love yourself.
00:41That's why, dear heart, let's start with taking care of our hearts.
00:46Did you know that according to the Philippine Statistics Authority or PSA,
00:50ischemic heart diseases or sakit sa puso
00:54the leading cause of death among Filipinos in 2023 and 2024?
01:00According to the Department of Health,
01:02one of the main causes of heart disease is paninigarilio,
01:09which is also the leading cause of cancer and stroke.
01:12That's why this Philippine Heart Month, remember the DOH,
01:16to stop paninigarilio and other diseases.
01:21Make sure to eat properly, exercise,
01:24and regularly consult a specialist.
01:27Remember, we only have one heart,
01:30that's why we should choose to be healthy to avoid heartache.
01:34National Cancer Awareness Month this February,
01:37according to the PSA, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the Philippines.
01:42According to the DOH, some of the early signs of cancer
01:45are sudden weight loss, fatigue,
01:50and night falls,
01:52body aches, and unusual skin changes.
01:56If you see these symptoms,
01:58immediately go to the nearest hospital in your area.
02:02Remember, early detection is key.
02:07Many of us celebrated the new year positively and happily,
02:12but some of our loved ones were struck by a stroke.
02:19Now that the weather is cold,
02:21influenza-like illness,
02:23or the contagious diseases of the virus and bacteria,
02:28that cause infections in the nose, throat, and jaw.
02:34Some of these symptoms are sore throat,
02:38headache,
02:40fever,
02:41cough,
02:42weakness,
02:43and body aches.
02:46As of January 18,
02:48the DOH has detected more than 5,789 influenza-like cases.
02:57That's why the DOH advised the public to wash their hands,
03:02drink 7 to 8 glasses of water every day,
03:06and make sure they get enough sleep,
03:09from 6 to 8 hours.
03:13And if you have symptoms,
03:14wear a face mask or stay at home.
03:18And that's our latest health updates.
03:21Remember,
03:22when it comes to health,
03:23you must stay updated.
03:35Thank you for tuning in to Pinoy MD.
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