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Cholesterol-lowering Drugs Could Benefit Those at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

One billion people worldwide are affected by cardiovascular disease. A U.S. task force and a large, international study conclude that people who don't have the disease, but are at risk of getting it, could benefit from taking a daily pill. VOA's Carol Pearson has more.

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