More U.S. college students are making a habit of using marijuana, which has supplanted cigarettes as the smoke-able substance of choice among undergraduates who light up regularly, a study released Tuesday found. from
Hangovers can't be cured with sports drinks or poutine: scientists
Study finds that the only reliable way to prevent a hangover is not to drink alcohol in the first place. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1Koy42S
Blue Jays ownership would 'love' to keep Alex Anthopoulos in fold
The ownership of the Toronto Blue Jays said Monday it would "love" to keep general manager Alex Anthopoulos and has been in discussions about extending his contract. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1fS5tVc
Rays CF Kevin Kiermaier robs Machado of home run
Tampa Bay Rays centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier put himself in the running for catch of the year on Monday night, scaling the wall in right-centre in Baltimore to haul in a Manny Machado drive
Blue Jays' bats silenced in loss to Indians
The Toronto Blue Jays' bats were silenced in a 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Monday night at the Rogers Centre. Indians starter Danny Salazar allowed just two runs, while striking out
Blue Jays' Ben Revere hits leadoff as Tulowitzki gets 'breather'
Blue Jays manager John Gibbons gave Ben Revere a second straight start over Troy Tulowitzki atop the batting order on Monday against Cleveland, making some wonder if Revere would receive an extended look
Manitoba researcher defends assisted-death panel
The chair of an outside group established to report on the contentious issue of doctor-assisted death is defending his panel's independence as it embarks on a research tour in Europe. from CBC |
Canadian Medical Association divests of fossil fuels
'It's probably the clearest way that Canada's doctors can say, look, climate change is a health issue and we need to do something about it now,' says Dr. Courtney Howard of Yellowknife, who
Ebola experts go to Sierra Leone's north to investigate case, start vaccine trial
Ebola experts are in Sierra Leone's Kambia district investigating a case that emerged less than a week after the country's last known patient was discharged from a hospital, a World Health Organization says.
Tainted blood victim wants gov't to cover his $150K Hep C drug
An Inuvik man says the Northwest Territories' health system is denying him a prescription treatment that can cure the Hepatitis C virus he was infected with while undergoing a routine blood transfusion at
Oliver Sacks was a hero of mine
Oliver Sacks excelled at making complicated medicine accessible for lay people, a goal of my own life work. He just did it better. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1X6q8H4
FIBA Americas: What you need to know for Olympic basketball qualifier
The Canadian men's basketball team will get their first chance at qualifying for the 2016 Rio Olympics when they begin the FIBA Americas tournament on Tuesday against Argentina. Here's what you need to
Drugs advertised online by Winnipeg company not approved by Health Canada, CBC News finds
An internet company based in Winnipeg is advertising drugs that are not approved by Health Canada, CBC News has learned. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1Jx1DLS
Blue Jays welcome Mark Shapiro's Indians to town
After crushing the Detroit Tigers by a combined score of 29-6 over three games to run their August record to 21-5, the Toronto Blue Jays welcome the Cleveland Indians to the Rogers Centre
Ontario unveils new sex-ed ad in week before classes resume
The Ontario government has released a new ad for its controversial sex-education curriculum that touch on areas including same-sex marriage, sexting and consent. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1hOBuj3
Ebola kills woman in Sierra Leone, less than a week after the last confirmed case
Health officials in Sierra Leone on Sunday confirmed an Ebola death less than a week after the country's last known patient was discharged from a hospital. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1X5F5cl
Blue Jays' Encarnacion, Donaldson, Bautista in home run battle
Forget about the AL home run race. The Toronto Blue Jays trio of Josh Donaldson, Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion are waging their own long-ball battle, with each having reached the 30-homer plateau
Blue Jays hire Shapiro to replace Beeston as president
Cleveland Indians president Mark Shapiro is leaving the club after 24 years to become the Toronto Blue Jays' new president and CEO after this season, the Indians confirmed Monday. from CBC | MLB
Manitoba 'wonder twins' turn 2, beating rare disorder
Zoey and Zane Espayos turned two Aug. 30, a milestone and medical marvel because they have overcome a genetic blood disorder that almost claimed their lives in the womb. from CBC | Health
'Eating fat makes you fat' idea debunked: dietician
The science surrounding a low-fat has changed but our attitudes haven’t kept up, a dietitian says. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1FbmqAH
Cubs' Jake Arrieta fans 12 in no-hitting Dodgers
Jake Arrieta of the Chicago Cubs tossed the first no-hitter of his major league career on Sunday night, striking out 12 in a 2-0 win over the hometown Los Angeles Dodgers. from CBC
Shapiro to succeed Beeston as Blue Jays president: reports
Mark Shapiro will be the next president of the Blue Jays, according to several media reports. Toronto has been searching for a replacement for current president Paul Beeston, who will be retiring at
Tokyo downs Lewisberry to win Little League World Series
Tokyo won the Little League World Series on Sunday, pounding out 22 hits and overcoming an eight-run first-inning deficit to beat Lewisberry, Pa., 18-11 in South Williamsport, Pa. from CBC | MLB News
Edwin Encarnacion leads Blue Jays to sweep of Tigers
Edwin Encarnacion homered for the fourth time in two games, only this time that was one small piece of the Toronto Blue Jays' offensive onslaught. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1UmG9Vc
Renowned neurologist, author Oliver Sacks dies at 82
Dr. Oliver Sacks, the neurologist who studied the intricacies of the brain and wrote eloquently about them in books such as Awakenings and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, died
Blue Jays look to sweep away Tigers
Edwin Encarnacion has been doing his fair share of the heavy lifting for a while and looks to follow up a career day at the plate when the surging Blue Jays (73-56) attempt
Fan dies at Atlanta's Turner Field after falling from upper deck
A fan died after falling from the upper deck into the lower-level stands at Atlanta's Turner Field on Saturday night during a game between the hometown Braves and New York Yankees. from CBC
Encarnacion hits 3 homers in Blue Jays' rout of Tigers
Edwin Encarnacion smashed three home runs and added a franchise-tying nine RBIs, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 15-1 rout of the Detroit Tigers Saturday at the Rogers Centre. from CBC |
Edwin Encarnacion extends hitting streak in style
Toronto Blue Jays slugger Edwin Encarnacion extended his career-long hitting streak to 24 games with a three-run homer in the first inning against Detroit in Toronto on Saturday afternoon. from CBC | MLB
New wave of players to lead Canada at Olympic qualifier
Canada Basketball announced the 12-man roster for the FIBA Americas Championship, which begins on Monday in Mexico City. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/1PZyNWT
Blue Jays aiming for series victory over Tigers
After belting three homers in a 5-3 win in the opener, the host Blue Jays look to slug their way to a series victory when they continue their three-game set versus the tumbling
Donaldson, Bautista, Tulowitzki hit homers in Jays victory over Tigers
Josh Donaldson, Jose Bautista, and Troy Tulowitzki each hit solo homers as the Toronto Blue Jays edged the Detroit Tigers 5-3 in the opener of a three-game series Friday at the Rogers Centre.
Lightning Captain Stamkos excited about hometown Blue Jays
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos, who has played in 48 career playoff games including the 2014-15 Stanley Cup final, is at Rogers Centre on Friday to watch Toronto's game against the Detroit
Vancouver Island Health Authority tries new plan to reduce surgical wait times
The Vancouver Island Health Authority wants to significantly reduce surgical wait times. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1Jr77YA
Alberta drops attempt to stop 4-year-old's use of marijuana to treat seizures
The Alberta government has dropped its attempt to bar an Edmonton-area mother from treating her child's epilepsy with marijuana. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1EnIGw1
YummyMummyClub.ca teams up with IWK pain researcher
Of all the reams of new health research published in academic journals each year, only a tiny sliver ever makes its way into the hands of regular people. And even then it can
Blue Jays hope to return to winning ways against Tigers
The Toronto Blue Jays look to rebound from a rare misstep when they begin a nine-game homestand with the opener of a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers on Friday. from CBC |
Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik fired
The Seattle Mariners have fired general manager Jack Zduriencik after seven disappointing seasons during which the club failed to end its playoff drought. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1LGIYkt
Ebola survivor who lost 21 relatives gives birth to baby boy
Ebola did not take Victoria Yillia's life. And it could not prevent the birth of her son. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1LAgshE
It's West Nile Virus season - here's how to stay protected
Dr. Mark Loeb, an infectious disease specialist for Hamilton Health Sciences, offers advice on how to stay protected from West Nile Virus. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1PD9JUJ
Life span gains seen worldwide, but healthy life expectancy is rising more slowly
People around the world are living longer, but many are also living sicker lives for longer, according to a study of all major diseases and injuries in 188 countries. from CBC | Health
Some Inuit may be refusing cancer treatment, study indicates
Thirty per cent of Inuit cancer patients from Baffin Island over a 10-year period weren't sent for chemotherapy or radiation treatment, according to a new study by the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre. from
B.C.'s health officer backs proof of vaccination in schools
B.C.'s provincial health officer says requiring parents to provide proof of their children's vaccinations could help stop sudden spreads of preventable illnesses in schools. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1JAci5q
No sleep for MDs no problem says study
Sleep deprivation had no impact on attending surgeons in the operating room. But it won't be the last word on a controversial subject. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1Ep2cc3
Alberta mother fights to keep child on marijuana treatment that quells seizures
An Edmonton-area mother is challenging an attempt by the Alberta government to legally bar her four-year-old daughter from receiving a marijuana treatment the mother says has successfully quelled her daughter’s debilitating epileptic seizures.
Ontario launches push to eliminate red and white health cards
ServiceOntario has launched a new push to get people to give up their old red and white health cards for the new photo version. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1U9hMiY
Blue Jays bats stifled in loss to Rangers
Yovani Gallardo earned his 100th career victory, Delino DeShields had a part in all the Texas runs even without an RBI and the Rangers stopped the Toronto Blue Jays' five-game winning streak, 4-1
General Mills removing artificial ingredients from Fruit Snacks, Fruit Roll-Ups
General Mills has announced it will remove artificial colours and flavours from its fruit-flavoured snacks, including Fruit Snacks and Fruit Roll-ups. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1LEez6m
NBA dunk legend Darryl Dawkins passes away at 58
Darryl Dawkins, whose backboard-shattering dunks earned him the moniker "Chocolate Thunder" and helped pave the way for breakaway rims, has died at the age of 58. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/1IlShia
People with back injuries treated with opioids off work longer: study
Disability claimants who are off work because of low back pain stay off longer if they’re being treated with opioids, according to a new study out of McMaster University. from CBC | Health
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