# More Adults Eligible for Statins | Madison News

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Podcast: [Madison News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/madison-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7577991)
Published: 2026-07-27T16:13:51+00:00
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New cholesterol guidelines could mean statins for 21.5 million more U.S. adults—expanding eligibility to ages 30–79 and lowering risk thresholds to catch those with longer-term cardiovascular danger. Risk is now assessed over 30 years, not just 10, and conditions like kidney disease or HIV now carry more weight. Eligibility doesn’t mean you must take statins—your doctor will weigh LDL, overall risk, and lifestyle. Start by checking your numbers and using tools like the PREVENT calculator. Statins are proven, well-tolerated, with muscle pain as the main side effect; benefits far outweigh risks for high-risk individuals. Lifestyle changes still remain essential alongside any medication. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/145963a136898125

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