Pope Francis is being treated in hospital for bilateral pneumonia, otherwise known as double pneumonia, according to a statement released by the Holy See Press Office on Tuesday (Feb.18). Vatican News ...

Often mistaken to be a simple cough or lingering flu, pneumonia continues to claim lives in the Philippines, largely because many patients seek medical care too late. Health experts warn that despite ...

A type of pneumonia infection that’s increasing in the U.S. prompted a warning from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. pneumoniae) is a type of bacteria ...

A bacterial infection known as walking pneumonia is on the rise in the United States, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned. Cases are particularly high among young children.

Pneumonia is an infection of the lung that causes the air sacs within the lungs to fill with fluid and pus. This can impact the body’s ability to take in oxygen, making it difficult to breathe. The ...

New evidence shows rhinovirus can directly infect the lower lungs and cause pneumonia in adults, challenging its reputation ...

Pope Francis smiles to visitors from a car as he arrives in St. Peter’s Square to preside over Mass for the Jubilee of the Armed Services, Police and Security Personnel at the Vatican Feb. 9, 2025.

Pope Francis is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia — but what is this condition, and why might the pope be particularly vulnerable to it? When you purchase through links on our site, we ...

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