Mercy Medical Center has announced that Craig A. Vander Kolk, M.D., Director, Cosmetic Medicine and Surgery at Mercy, has been recognized by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. as a "Top Doctor” for 2017.

Females are four to six times more likely to suffer an injury to their ACL than their male counterparts. More and more, young female athletes are playing on artificial turf instead of grass.

In a response to a query from Bustle.com, Mercy orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist John-Paul Rue, M.D., provided insights regarding what can occur when “cracking” one’s joints.

Shortness of breath or being more tired than usual could be signs of anemia. Anemia is a medical condition caused by a decrease in the number of red blood vessels in the body that are responsible for carrying oxygen.

Lung cancer is the No. 1 cause of cancer deaths in the United States and around the world. Cigarette smoking is by far the No. 1 risk factor for lung cancer, but those who have never smoked can also develop the disease.

Dr. Susan Besser offers tips regarding body image, diet and health.

Dr. Susan Besser, responding to a query from EverydayHealth.com, answered questions concerning “What You Need to Know About Skin Tags.”

In a response to a U.S. News & World Report query, Dr. Clifford Jeng offers tips on how people can remain physically active if they have to wear a cast on an arm/leg or a restrictive boot on their foot.

Board certified in Pediatrics, Ashanti Woods, M.D., FAAP, is an attending pediatrician at Mercy Medical Center. In a recent interview with SELF Magazine (online), Dr. Woods answered questions about pneumonia in kids given news of celebrity Kim Kardashian’s child being hospitalized with the condition.

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