New recommendations suggest that some people should start trying to lower their cholesterol as early as age 30.

The recommendations emphasize that prioritizes plant protein and potassium over red meat and ultra-processed foods.

For patients who fall in the new category of “very high risk,” the guidelines suggest early intervention through healthy lifestyle changes, including maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly ...

A major new U.S. cholesterol guideline is shifting the focus toward earlier, more personalized prevention of heart disease. It urges people to start screening sooner—sometimes even in childhood—and ...

Updated guidelines urge earlier screening and lower cholesterol goals, with lifestyle changes and meds to prevent heart ...

The American Heart Association released updated dietary guidance suggesting that following 9 key steps may significantly ...

The American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and other major medical organizations have released new ...

A Dallas cardiologist explains why and how doctors should now begin checking for signs of heart disease when patients are in ...

CNN — The American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and the Heart Failure Society of America released new guidelines Friday that add a fourth class of medication to the ...

In August 2025, a panel of experts from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) issued a statement recommending updated guidelines on vaccinations for people with cardiovascular disease. Paul A.

Guidelines for treating heart patients has been updated. Doctors have new ways to determine who is likely to develop heart ...