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Health Topics/Weight Loss/Wellness/Obesity

How unhealthy is it to be overweight?

Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD
Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD
Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease)

Just 20 extra pounds can adversely affect your overall health. In this video, Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen discuss some scary health conditions caused by excess weight.


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