James L. Weiss, M.D.

Taking hypertension medication at the right time of day may lower your diabetes risk.

People with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators are at risk for depression and anxiety, which can affect their outcome and quality of life.

A wearable cardioverter defibrillator vest can be a short-term solution to prevent sudden cardiac death. Find out if you might be a good candidate.

If you have heart failure or had a recent heart attack, omega-3 fish oil supplements could be a potentially lifesaving addition to your pillbox.

An aspirin a day may keep heart disease and cancer away. But the recommendation comes with caveats.

Some stroke risks, such as your age, are out of your control. The good news is that 90 percent of the factors that cause strokes can be modified.

Many people who are healthy but at increased risk of cardiovascular disease should take statins for primary prevention, according to new recommendations.

Reduce your chance of developing a blood clot by making sure your legs aren’t immobile for too long.

Researchers suspect that inflammation in the tooth’s root may play a role in the development of coronary artery disease.

Heart screening tests can save lives. But experts are concerned about the potential cancer risks of some and the overuse of others. Here’s what to consider.