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Oprah Defends Show's Health Claims

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 4, 2009 6:08 PM CDT

(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... Read full story »

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