Pope Francis, 88, has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia amid pre-existing lung conditions like bronchiectasis and ...

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With the Pope being diagnosed with a polymicrobial infection and pneumonia, we look at the conditions and what they mean for ...

In his early 20s, Pope Francis underwent surgery to remove a part of his lung affected by a severe respiratory infection.

Doctors are treating Pope Francis for a “ polymicrobial infection ” of his respiratory tract in what they are describing as a ...

Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Here's what to know.

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At NYU, marijuana is a large part of campus culture. When I walked through campus for the first time, the pungent smell of cannabis lingered in the air, emanating from dorms, elevators and the corners ...

As fires rage in California, more information is coming out air pollution's risk for serious health problems. High levels of fine particles in smoke, burning coal, and from road traffic, called PM2.5 ...

People in rural areas are at greater risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to a variety of factors. We explain why.

Your last batch of festive sugar cookies got too “crispy.” Or maybe tendrils of your neighbors’ chimney smoke infiltrated ...