Unusual surge of "walking pneumonia" reported in kids this year
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
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Whooping cough and walking pneumonia are on the rise. Here's what to know.
Dr. Jon LaPook talks about the infections on the rise this season, including whooping cough and walking pneumonia.
Pope Francis visits hospital for tests as he battles the flu
The Vatican says Pope Francis was taken to a Rome hospital "for some diagnostic tests" as he fights the flu.
Pediatric pneumonia outbreaks reported
Health officials in Ohio and Massachusetts are warning of troubling spikes in the number of children getting pneumonia. The children are getting fevers in addition to a cough. CBS News' Meg Oliver has the latest on what parents need to know.
Pneumonia cases in U.S. kids not linked to China outbreak, experts say
What to know about the pneumonia cases affecting children in the U.S., as well as expert advice on how to protect kids from respiratory illnesses.
China sees spike in respiratory illnesses
Chinese hopsitals are seeing a new surge in respiratory illnesses and pneumonia mostly in children. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports on the new wave of sickness.
Chimp reunites with caretakers
A chimpanzee named Limbani was born with pneumonia and rejected by his mother. Luckily, two caretakers — who own chimps — stepped in to help before he was ready to go into the care of Zoological Wildlife Foundation. He recently reunited with them after six years – and still remembers them.
Freddie Mercury's costumes, lyrics and "exquisite clutter" up for auction
Freddie Mercury's extensive collection of costumes, fine art, and even hand-written working lyrics to "We Are the Champions" and "Killer Queen," will be auctioned in September.
Tyrese Gibson holds mom's hand for last time in emotional video
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This flu season could be worst in a decade
The CDC said Friday one in 10 deaths in the U.S. is currently caused by the flu or pneumonia. It's already one of the worst seasons on record, and it may not peak for several weeks. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
George H. W. Bush back in hospital
Former President George H. W. Bush is recovering in a Texas hospital from another bout with pneumonia. The 92-year-old had a recurrence of the illness that he battled earlier this year. Omar Villafranca reports from Houston.
George H. W. Bush recovering
Former President George H. W. Bush is resting comfortably in a Houston hospital. The 92-year-old is stable in the intensive care unit. A family spokesman says he has been battling pneumonia. His wife, 91-year-old Barbara Bush, is also in the hospital as a precaution. Omar Villafranca reports.
Clinton back on campaign trail
The presidential race is now statistically tied, according to a CBS News/New York Times poll of registered voters. Both candidates are revealing some new information about their health, and Clinton is going back to campaigning for the first time since revealing her pneumonia diagnosis. Nancy Cordes reports.
Obama stumps for Clinton
President Obama hit the campaign trail to stump for Hillary Clinton in Philadelphia, while the Democratic nominee recovers from pneumonia. There, he said that Russian president Vladimir Putin is Trump's "role model."See his full remarks here.
Bill Clinton on Hillary appeal
Former President Bill Clinton will step in for some of his wife, Hillary's, campaign events as she recovers from pneumonia. In a conversation with Charlie Rose, Bill Clinton spoke ahead of the Clinton Foundation's final CGI conference about why the Democratic presidential nominee struggles to resonate with voters.
Bill Clinton on Hillary's health
Hillary Clinton could return to the campaign trail as soon as Wednesday, as she continues her recovery from pneumonia. Former President Bill Clinton will step in at some of his wife's scheduled events. He spoke with Charlie Rose on Monday in New York City ahead of the Clinton Foundation's final CGI conference to discuss his wife's health, his own health and transparency in the presidential campaign.
Clinton's health
After coughing all week on the campaign trail, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has been diagnosed with pneumonia. She was unable to stay at a service at ground zero on the anniversary of 9/11, and video shows her stumbling into a van to rest. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has the details.
Impact of Clinton health scare
CBS News political director and "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Hillary Clinton's recent health scare and how that could impact the 2016 campaign.
Eboni Williams reports on the day's top health stories
Patients hospitalized for pneumonia have a significantly higher risk for heart attack or stroke, according to a new study. Also, a new warning about products with BPA. Eboni Williams reports on the day's top health stories.
A gorilla born by emergency cesarean section nearly two weeks ago at the San Diego Zoo was reunited with her mother Monday after recovering from pneumonia
A gorilla born by emergency cesarean section nearly two weeks ago at the San Diego Zoo was reunited with her mother Monday after recovering from pneumonia.
A baby gorilla born by C-section at the San Diego Zoo is now fighting pneumonia. Doctors believe it developed at birth when surgeons had to repair a collapsed lung
A baby gorilla born by C-section at the San Diego Zoo is now fighting pneumonia. Doctors believe it developed at birth when surgeons had to repair a collapsed lung. Scott Pelley reports.
John le Carré, definitive Cold War spy novelist, has died at 89
"We have lost a great figure of English literature," said publisher Curtis Brown CEO Johnny Geller.
Spy novelist John le Carré has died at age 89
John le Carré, one of the masters of the spy novel, has died from pneumonia at age 89. He had been a real spy working for two British espionage services during the 50s and 60s.
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