Heart Health

In March 2026, the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association published their first major update to cholesterol management guidelines since 2018. It's a significant document — and while it's written for clinicians, the changes will directly affect how your cholesterol is assessed and treated, whether through the NHS or privately. I've read the full guideline in detail. Here's what's actually changed, why it matters, and what you might want to discuss with y

If you’ve ever had a cholesterol test, you probably got a number for your ‘total cholesterol’ and maybe your ‘LDL cholesterol.’ Your GP glanced at it, said it was fine (or not), and that was that. But what if the number they checked isn’t actually the best predictor of whether you’ll have a heart attack?