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Oprah Defends Show's Health Claims

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(Newser) – Oprah's not happy about being the target of a Newsweek article that accuses her of peddling wacky, and dangerous, health tips, reports Hollyscoop. "I trust the viewers, and I know that they are smart and discerning enough to seek out medical opinions to determine what may be best for them," she says in a statement. Among the examples cited by the magazine: Suzanne Somers talking about taking 60 daily supplements and biodentical hormones—an alternative to standard hormone-replacement therapy.

"For 23 years, my show has presented thousands of topics that reflect the human experience, including doctors' medical advice and personal health stories that have prompted conversations between our audience members and their health care providers," said Winfrey.

The June 8 issue of Newsweek.
The June 8 issue of Newsweek.   (PRNewsFoto/NEWSWEEK)
Oprah Winfrey, in a fle photo from April.
Oprah Winfrey, in a fle photo from April.   (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
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Robert_Dada
Jun 4, 09 6:18 PM CDT
Whatever sucks in viewers, eh Oprah? Reply
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nick
Jun 4, 09 7:25 PM CDT
Quack, quack. Reply
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Reader64481089
Jun 4, 09 8:01 PM CDT
And she can always drag out Dr. Phil as a prime example of a fine Doctor (ambulance chaser), going to Oprah to obtain medical advice might be like seeing John Wayne Gaycee for dating tips? Reply
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caseyfla
Jun 5, 09 1:32 AM CDT
Er, isn't Dr. Phil a psychiatrist? Since when do psychiatrists chase ambulances?
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keybored
Jun 5, 09 7:53 AM CDT
If I recall correctly, at this time, Dr. Phil isn't even a doctor.... and it's probably a good thing!
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