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

“Double pneumonia” is not an official medical term. It may be being used to describe two different aspects of Pope Francis’s ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) – On Pope Francis’ fifth day in a Rome hospital, doctors repeated their assessment that his condition was ...

A better understanding of inflammation and lung immunity over the past two decades has led to new, innovative treatments for ...

A component found in all fungi may provide a shield against flu-related lung damage, according to a new study.

In a new study, scientists at Umeå University have found a way to break open the protective walls of pollen grains—one of the ...