Officials said 88-year-old pope is suffering from a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection,” but gave no further details on the severity of his illness.

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Pope Francis' respiratory infection also includes asthmatic bronchitis, requiring cortisone and antibiotic treatment.

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

A recent survey of Pacific Northwest cherry orchards uncovered the presence of a new dieback pathogen in the region — one ...