← March 14, 2026 briefingHealth
New Guidelines Recommend Lipoprotein(a) Cholesterol Test
Medical guidelines now recommend a cholesterol test most people have never taken — a lipoprotein(a) screening that can reveal lifetime cardiovascular risk that standard tests miss entirely. The updated guidance also calls for earlier treatment of high cholesterol, representing a meaningful shift in how doctors approach heart disease prevention. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death globally, making the change potentially significant for millions of patients.
