Nearly half of adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure and have no idea.

More than a dozen outbreaks of hand, foot and mouth disease have been reported statewide this year. The virus, commonly seen in children, causes mouth or throat pain, and a rash on hands and feet. A doctor shared some information to keep your family safe.

When it comes to colorectal cancer, at-risk patients are typically defined as people who are 50 or older. However, recent studies from the American Cancer Society and National Cancer Institute indicate a rise in rates of colorectal cancer in young adults -- 20 to 50 years old.

Ovarian cancer is particularly deadly -- 75 to 80 percent of women are at an advanced stage by the time they're diagnosed, but there's a promising new approach to treatment that's currently under study.

Mercy Medical Center has been named the recipient of the 2018 AONE (American Organization of Nurse Executives) Prism Diversity Award. This award recognizes a nurse leader or organization which has advanced diversity efforts within the nursing profession, community or organization. AONE is a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association.

The Catholic Business Network of Baltimore (CBNB) has announced that Sister Helen Amos, RSM is the recipient of the 2018 CBNB Catholic Business Leadership Award.

Every year, more than 3 million people in the United States get a staph infection.

If you've ever met someone who has had a bunion, you may have heard how painful they can become.

Whether it's the result of a slip on the ice or some other type of fall, ankle fractures are no fun and need to be treated right away. It's important to know what type of break it is in order to avoid complications later on.

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Rebecca Cerrato, Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy, among first surgeons in U.S. to perform procedure.