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What you need to know about your cholesterol

Podcast: MPR News with Angela Davis
Published: Jun 3, 2026
Duration seconds: 2802
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Summary

One in 10 U.S adults age 20 and older has high cholesterol. And many people don’t even know they’re living it. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a cardiologist about “good” and “bad” cholesterol, what your cholesterol numbers mean and the latest advice on screening , prevention and treatment.