What to know about Pope Francis’ health conditions |
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| | | By Alice Park
Senior Correspondent |
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| Pope Francis, who is 88, has for weeks battled a series of respiratory and now kidney issues. These compounding health problems are a reminder that everyone should be taking precautions to help protect the health of older people, particularly during respiratory disease season, experts told me. | | | | | | |  | 6 Tricks to Try to Calm Your Fear of Flying | If your heart takes a nosedive while flying—especially recently—you’re not alone. |
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|  | Can Alternative Medicine Help People With Asthma? | Mind-body therapies such as yoga and breath training are popular among those with severe asthma, though evidence is mixed. |
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|  | Pennsylvania Shooting Latest in Violence Against Hospital Workers | A man who took hostages at UPMC hospital during a shooting that killed a police officer and wounded five others highlights the rising violence against U.S. healthcare workers. |
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