The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that blood clots in the lungs, also called pulmonary embolisms affect hundreds of thousands of Americans each year old and young alike.

Doctors are trying to encourage baby boomers, people born between 1945 and 1965 to get a one time blood test to determine if they have the disease.

Urinary tract infections or UTIs are extremely common, but women are more prone to them. About half of all women will suffer from a UTI, many deal with recurring infections.

Painful metastatic bone tumors affect about 50% of patients with advanced cancers, and up to 30% of patients with spinal metastases receive no relief with radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, etc.

The Magnet Recognition Program® recognizes the top health care organizations in the nation for providing nursing excellence. Mercy first earned the Magnet credential in 2011 when it first joined a select group of about 400 of nearly 6,000 U.S. healthcare organizations.

More women with breast cancer who undergo mastectomies are choosing to have both breasts removed, even if they don't have to.

Every fall, area marathoners prepare for the Baltimore Running Festival. Whether you are new to running or a seasoned veteran, there are many common injuries people encounter when they hit the pavement, including runner's knee.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about one in every 500 women in the country carries the BRCA gene mutation, which can lead to breast cancer.

Sometimes, when a patient has advanced cancer, it spreads to the spine, causing painful tumors. But a new procedure removes the spinal tumors and the pain that comes with it.