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Second Opinion

Does Everyone Really Need to Lower Their Cholesterol?

Hosted by Michael Wilkes Feb. 24, 2008 Health & Wellness
Studies suggest we are over-treating people who have high cholesterol but no risk factors for heart disease...

Studies suggest we are over-treating people who have high cholesterol but no risk factors for heart disease...

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