This week's topics include a simple way to predict heart failure, benefits of vitamin D, genetic testing panned, and even modest overweight hurts your heart.

Program notes:
0:30 Genetic testing for cancer risk
1:19 1 in 500 women have mutation
2:05 Need counseling and management
3:10 Number of attorney generals investigating
4:10 Weight predicts heart failure
5:10 Weight gain followed by hospitalization
6:23 Modest overweight increases heart risk
7:20 Medication alone doesn't reduce risk
8:14 Supplement benefits
9:10 Vtiamin D 3 most effective
10:43 Adequate sun exposure and consumption
11:43 End

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