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The Dr. Oz Show

Season 5 · Episode 56

Controversial New Statin Guidelines

0.0November 25, 2013

Heart disease and new guidelines for statins; sinus pressure; holiday travel hazards; avoiding illness during the holiday season; food swaps.

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