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New heart guidelines: One-third of adults urged to consider taking statins

The American Heart Association and The American College of Cardiology issued new guidelines designed to lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes, including recommending the use of statins to lower cholesterol. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the controversial recommendations.
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