New guidelines for managing cholesterol call for a more aggressive preventive approach, which could translate into more Americans being treated with medicines and a stronger focus on lifestyle.
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Allison Aubrey
Allison Aubrey is Food & Health correspondent for NPR News, currently focused on healthy aging. Her stories can be heard on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. She's a contributor to CBS Sunday Morning and is a founding host of NPR's Life Kit. She's a 2021 recipient of the Recognizing Excellence in Advancing Health Literacy award.