Pope Francis remains stable in hospital and a recent chest scan confirmed improvements in his condition, the Vatican said on Wednesday, in a further sign of progress as the 88-year-old pontiff battles ...

Pleurisy is usually mild and, with time and rest, will eventually heal on its own, but you should always get it checked out. ...

But what is this? "Pleurisy is inflammation around the lungs, which causes sharp chest pain. It's easy to treat and usually gets better in a few days, but can sometimes be a sign of something more ...

It said a chest X-ray performed on Tuesday had "confirmed ... Francis is prone to lung infections because he had pleurisy as a young adult and had part of one lung removed. The pope, who has ...