Lung tissue samples from mice, showing the nuceli of cells (blue), cancerous cells (green) and markers of proliferation (magenta) Bryan Johnson Respiratory viruses may activate the growth of dormant cancer cells that have spread to the lungs from elsewhere in the body. Infections like flu seem to spark an inflammatory response that helps the immune … Read more
LONDON — Vatican officials said late Tuesday that Pope Francis had developed pneumonia in both lungs, further complicating the pontiff’s recovery. The 88-year-old pope was hospitalized Friday after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened. On Monday, doctors said he had developed a mix of infections in his respiratory tract. On Wednesday, the Vatican said Pope … Read more
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Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs and remains hospitalized in Rome after a respiratory tract infection, painting a “complex picture” of his health, the Vatican said Tuesday. A follow-up CT scan of the pontiff, 88, revealed the onset of bilateral pneumonia, which the Vatican said is requiring additional medications. “Nevertheless, Pope Francis remains in … Read more
