In light of Pope Francis’ latest diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious disease due to respiratory infections.

The Vatican carried on with its Holy Year celebrations without the pope Saturday, as Pope Francis battled pneumonia and a ...

Violin teacher Constance Meyer’s chronic hacking cough was driving other people crazy. The mother of a new student figured out the cause — just in time.

Join the Fight For Air stair climb at The STRAT on Feb. 23, 2025, as climbers raise funds for lung health research and honor those battling lung disease.

Pneumonia in both lungs is treatable, but it can be life-threatening in elderly patients like the 88-year-old pontiff.

Lung cancer disproportionately affects Black Americans, who are 16% more likely to die from the disease than white Americans.

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

Sleep apnea is more serious than you may think. Here are the symptoms and treatment methods to consider once you get diagnosed.

February is not only known for Valentine’s Day, chocolate, flowers and heart-shaped decorations, but also as American Heart Month. According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, “heart ...

A discovery offers new hope in the battle against pulmonary fibrosis, a debilitating lung condition that progressively makes it harder for patients to breathe. Scientists have pinpointed proteins in ...