Millions more adults should consider starting cholesterol-lowering medications earlier to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new medical guidance.

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Eleven medical organizations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and strokes.

Major medical organizations updated the cholesterol playbook for the first time in years, with new risk tools, lower targets and earlier treatment recommendations.

The American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association and nine other leading medical associations, today issued an updated guideline for the management of dyslipidemia-abnormal ...

The test can help assess your lifetime risk for cardiovascular disease. That, along with earlier treatment for high ...

New medical guidelines aim to head off damage early with lifestyle changes, screening tests and medication.

Raised cholesterol levels do more than strain the heart. They can sharply limit blood circulation to the arms and legs, increasing the risk of serious health problems. High cholesterol is already ...

An updated guideline for the management of dyslipidemia emphasized enhancing health-related behaviors and consideration of early initiation of lipid-lowering therapy, even in adults as young as 30 ...

The AHA urges doctors to begin screening and treating patients who are still in their 30s, well before the risks of a heart attack and stroke are higher.

The ACC and AHA released updated guidelines for the management of dyslipidemia to reduce risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.