Millions more people may need to start cholesterol-lowering medications as young as their 30s. Here’s why

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Millions more adults should consider starting cholesterol-lowering medications earlier to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new medical guidance. In an updated guideline released Friday, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association – along with nine other medical groups – emphasize that