Health alert tonight. There are major changes to how doctors are recommending managing your cholesterol. I'm joined tonight by Stephanie Gosskir.And Stephanie, this really affects younger patients. >> Yeah, it does. You know, this is the first time that these guidelines have been updated in eight years.And the overall message is really clear. People need to start paying attention to their cholesterol levels at an earlier age, many in their 30s, and that could include going on medication younger. The guideli ...

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