Major changes to cardiovascular guidelines suggest taking statins as young as 30 

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Major cardiology groups are recommending that adults as young as 30 evaluate their cholesterol risk and consider statin therapy to prevent heart attacks and strokes. This marks a significant shift in cardiovascular prevention guidelines, lowering the recommended age for risk assessment.

Cardiology groups say adults as young as 30 should assess cholesterol risk and consider treatment to prevent heart attacks and strokes.