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Considering statins? New US cholesterol guidelines may change your decision
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· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway 5 million more adults could be eligible for statins under these updated guidelines.
New cholesterol treatment guidelines may affect the decision to take statins for some adults in the US. 5 million more adults could be eligible for statins under these updated guidelines. The study compared the new guidelines to those from 2018 and found a significant increase in the number of eligible adults.
5 million people, which is more than half of adults between 30 and 79 years old. Further details about the updated guidelines and their potential impact are available from the source, including information about the changes that led to this major expansion in eligibility.
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Category: local Published: July 27, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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