New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- If high cholesterol runs in your family, waiting for symptoms to show up could be a dangerous mistake. Cholesterol issues often develop silently, with no obvious signs until significant damage has already occurred. In fact, if you have a genetic condition like Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH), your risk of heart disease starts early, sometimes as early as your twenties. That is why regular cholesterol checks should not wait until midlife. You might feel perfectly fine, but your arteries could tell a different story. However, with early testing and the right steps, you can reduce the risk and protect your heart before problems ever start.

What is familial hypercholesterolemia and why is it so dangerous?

Familial H...