Ask Dr. Nandi: What new guidelines could mean for how young adults manage 'bad' cholesterol

New guidelines expand statin eligibility to adults as young as 30, lowering cardiovascular risk thresholds and considering 30-year risk. A study estimates 21.5 million more Americans may qualify for statin therapy to prevent heart attacks or strokes, based on health data from 4,300 adults aged 30-79. The guidelines emphasize consulting doctors to assess individual risk factors like high LDL, diabetes, or family history.