Your World Tonight Cholesterol in kids, Bill Clinton’s Epstein deposition, moon mission facelift, and more
Feb 27, 2026
Anand Ram, a space and science reporter who covered NASA’s Artemis revamp, and Lauren Pelley, a health reporter on pediatric cholesterol screening. They discuss calls for universal childhood cholesterol checks, Bill Clinton’s testimony about Jeffrey Epstein, NASA adding a safety moon test, and rising cross-border tensions in South Asia.
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Start Cholesterol Screening In Early Childhood
- Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) can cause artery plaque from childhood, raising early heart attack and stroke risk if untreated.
- Canadian Pediatric Society recommends universal cholesterol screening for children aged 2–10 to catch 1-in-300 cases early.
Family Story Shows Hidden Childhood Risk
- Mike Heathcote's two children tested positive for FH despite appearing healthy and active.
- His daughter Haley started statins at age 10 and hopes to avoid early heart disease later in life.
Test Young Children And Act On Results
- Test children early with a simple blood draw and begin treatment ranging from diet changes to lifelong statins when FH is found.
- Ontario family physician Ali Khan Abdullah warns clinics must expand access and manage bloodwork barriers.