Telling pneumonia and lung cancer apart can be difficult because both conditions target the lungs and often produce similar symptoms, such as persistent cough, chest pain, and fatigue. Despite these ...

Val Kilmer dies at the age of 65. Here's what to know about the infection he had. Val Kilmer, celebrated for his 1980s and 90s roles in Top Gun and Batman Forever, died Tuesday at the age of 65. He ...

Share on Pinterest Val Kilmer’s death highlights the serious risks of pneumonia, especially for older adults and those with a history of illness. Stephane Cardinale/Corbis via Getty Images Legendary ...

Pneumonia is a common lung infection that can make breathing difficult and, in some cases, become life-threatening. It happens when the air sacs in the lungs fill with fluid or pus. Each year, about ...

Cancer patients are more likely to get infections. Pneumonia is the most frequent type of infection in this group and a frequent cause of ICU admission and mortality. A study conducted by researchers ...

Hollywood icon Diane Keaton died after a battle with pneumonia, her family confirmed late Wednesday. Sources close to the Oscar-winning actress said her health took a dramatic turn in the months ...