Pope Francis’ condition isn’t life-threatening, but he’s not out of danger, his medical team said Friday as the 88-year-old ...

Pope Francis is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia — but what is this condition, and why might the pope be ...

In light of Pope Francis’ pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious ...

Bronchitis and pneumonia are two common respiratory conditions that often cause confusion due to their overlapping symptoms.

The Vatican says Pope Francis slept well during a quiet first night in the hospital after being admitted with a respiratory ...

Sometimes bronchitis can lead to pneumonia, a deeper and far more serious infection of the lungs’ air sacs. Francis said he ...

In an evening bulletin, the Vatican said preliminary tests showed Francis had a respiratory tract infection, was running a ...

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote in an email to staff members how the United States leaving "has made our financial situation more acute." He said he regrets Trump's decision ...

In the United States, about 4.3% of adults as of 2023 had ever received a diagnosis of COPD, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis. You can get COPD at any age, but it is more likely in middle-aged and ...

Chronic bronchitis is diagnosed after you experience several episodes of acute bronchitis in a short period of time. Acute bronchitis refers to short-term lung inflammation that can affect anyone ...

Knowing the difference between the two is extremely important, as bronchitis can be either acute or chronic. Being able to identify the symptoms can help you receive the correct treatment quicker ...