03/22/2026
Have you ever thought about when you should actually start checking your cholesterol? New guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association recommend starting cholesterol screenings in childhood and continuing at least every five years to better track heart health risks. Find out why experts are pushing for a lifelong approach to prevention.
Heart experts are calling for a full-court press against cholesterol, including lifelong screening and treatment, a set of new guidelines says.Blood testing for cholesterol should start in childhood, and take place at least every five years to track each person’s heart health risk, t...