Medical News

Despite flu vaccines, Rhode Island is experiencing an upswing in flu cases. Still, some protection is better than none, most especially when the flu season is starting to get into gear.

New experimental drug shows promise for boosting the immune system in older people, researchers say. A stronger immune system can hold back many diseases linked to old age, they suggest.

A study establishes the relationship between HIV and the loss of hearing among adults infected by the virus. Highly active antiretroviral therapy was often previously related to the hearing loss of patients.

2014 was marked with a wide array of health stories, from the inspiring to the disconcerting. Here are the best health stories of the year.

Title: Diabetes May Affect Kids' Brain Growth, Study ReportsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/26/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Do Americans Eat and Drink Too Much Sugar?Category: Health NewsCreated: 12/25/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Don't Let Burns Mar Your HolidaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/25/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Health Tip: Coping With Heart DiseaseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/25/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Health Tip: Like Lighting Candles? Do it SafelyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/26/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Health Tip: Too Much Alcohol Can Cause ProblemsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/25/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: 'Tis the Season to OvereatCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/25/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Keep Holiday Meals Festive and SafeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/25/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Make Your Home 'Kid Safe' During the HolidaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/25/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Pack a Travel First-Aid Kit for the HolidaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/26/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Researchers Take 'First Baby Step' Toward Anti-Aging DrugCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/24/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Scientists Get Closer to Producing Egg, Sperm From Stem CellsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/24/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Hepatitis C Infection Isn't Related to HIV Brain Woes: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/24/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: ADHD May Raise Teens' Odds for Smoking, DrinkingCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/24/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Abuse in Childhood Tied to Migraines in AdulthoodCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/24/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Breast Cancer Chemo Tied to Small But Significant Leukemia RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/24/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: CDC Monitors Lab Worker for Possible Ebola ExposureCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/25/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/26/2014 12:00:00 AM