Sound Medicine: December 8, 2013

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Published December 8, 2013 at 12:00 AM EST

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The “Sound Medicine” program for December 8

New cholesterol medication guidelines
Exercise and holiday weight gain
Surgery through the nose
Periodontal disease and diabetes
Bed sharing
Behind the scenes of psychotherapy
Paying homage to the father of epidemiology

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