The FDA has approved a pill form of a powerful class of medication that targets bad LDL cholesterol. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains.
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A new pill could help millions of people lower their cholesterol
The FDA has approved a pill form of a powerful class of medication that targets bad LDL cholesterol. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains.
Published July 17, 2026, 1:01 PM
Updated July 17, 2026, 1:37 PM3.4K
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