Signs of dementia, Parkinson's revealed in the brushstrokes of famous painters, study says

  Yassine Sadri   13:53    0 Comments
Clues left in the brushstrokes. A team of researchers has pored over 2,000 paintings of artists, and spotted what they believe to be hints of dementia and Parkinson's years before the artists were

Children under 5 choking on grapes, candies, hot dogs, researchers warn

  Yassine Sadri   13:03    0 Comments
Children under five years old are at risk of choking on grapes and similarly shaped foods, and parents should cut them in half or quarters, Scottish doctors say. from CBC | Health News

New research may offer hope for post-traumatic stress treatment

  Yassine Sadri   09:33    0 Comments
Post-traumatic stress disorder can be a debilitating condition. It's estimated that it affects nearly one in 10 Canadian veterans who served in Afghanistan. Now, there's promising research that could lead to the treatment

Ontario jail giving naloxone to inmates upon release

  Yassine Sadri   08:53    0 Comments
Inmates released from the Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre are being given naloxone kits to combat opioid overdoses. Research shows that the rate of death from overdose is more than 50 times higher in

Did Debbie Reynolds die of broken heart syndrome?

  Yassine Sadri   08:13    0 Comments
The emotional distress of losing a loved one can trigger broken-heart syndrome, a recognized medical condition that disproportionately affects women and can be fatal. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2ifIFUK

Suns pull away in 2nd half to down Raptors

  Yassine Sadri   21:30    0 Comments
Eric Bledsoe scored 22 points and Devin Booker had nine of his 19 in the fourth quarter, helping the Phoenix Suns beat the Toronto Raptors 99-91 on Thursday night. from CBC | NBA

Give federal health accord cash to First Nations, say chiefs

  Yassine Sadri   16:18    0 Comments
First Nations should get a direct injection of mental health money now if the provinces and federal government can't reach a deal, say chiefs. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2ij2Sqv

Jose Bautista, Jays in 'active contract discussions': reports

  Yassine Sadri   15:16    0 Comments
MLB Network's Jon Paul Morosi reports the Blue Jays and Jose Bautista's representatives are in "active contract discussions." from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2htViYg

'Granny-style' free throw makes a comeback, thanks to NBA rookie Chinanu Onuaku

  Yassine Sadri   14:35    0 Comments
Don't call it a "Granny-style" free throw — at least not to Rick Barry. The NBA Hall of Famer ignored the relentless teasing when he used to shoot underhand free throws. And now,

Biking in bed is good for ICU patients, says new McMaster study

  Yassine Sadri   13:18    0 Comments
A study from McMaster University reports that cycling exercise from a hospital bed is safe and effective for patients in an intensive care unit, and may help even sedated patients recover faster. Assistant

How many calories in that fast-food meal? Ontario menu labelling legislation takes effect Jan. 1

  Yassine Sadri   13:03    0 Comments
Restaurant-goers in Ontario are going to notice a little extra something on some menus as of Jan. 1: calorie counts. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2iiuxrF

Premier Stephen McNeil wanted Atlantic deal on health-care funding

  Yassine Sadri   12:33    0 Comments
Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil says he wanted a health deal for all of Atlantic Canada when talks with Ottawa broke down last week, but it was too difficult to achieve. from CBC

Fish oil during pregnancy can reduce baby's asthma risk, study suggests

  Yassine Sadri   10:58    0 Comments
Researchers from Copenhagen University Hospital and the University of Waterloo say their study shows a link between low intake of omega-3 and a rise in childhood asthma. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2iJr0pk

Joey Votto declines to suit up for Canada at World Baseball Classic

  Yassine Sadri   21:34    0 Comments
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto has declined to play for Canada at the upcoming World Baseball Classic. The 33-year-old from Toronto was the National League's most valuable player in 2010 and is

DeMar DeRozan passes Chris Bosh for most points in Raptors history

  Yassine Sadri   20:59    0 Comments
DeMar DeRozan has passed Chris Bosh to become the Toronto Raptors' all-time leading scorer. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/2igk1B5

Advocates hopeful Canada will stop criminalizing non-disclosure of HIV status

  Yassine Sadri   12:26    0 Comments
Marjorie Schenkels had unprotected sex three times with a friend, while they both had been drinking, as she was going through a difficult and volatile time in her life. from CBC | Health

From downtown: Is high school sharpshooter the next Steph Curry?

  Yassine Sadri   10:15    0 Comments
In a holiday classic tournament, 15-year-old La'Melo Ball drained a half-court shot and the internet loves it. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/2iF4den

Healthy food bank donations selected to help dialysis patients in remote First Nations

  Yassine Sadri   06:21    0 Comments
Each month, a dietitian sorts through donations at the food bank in Thunder Bay, Ont., to create personalized packages to be shipped to dialysis patients in remote First Nations. from CBC | Health

Ingenuity helps when health challenges get in the way of doing laundry, tying shoes, buttoning shirts

  Yassine Sadri   02:06    0 Comments
Students from biology, engineering, medicine and occupational therapy come together to create devices for clients living with health challenges. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2hvO8aC

'Pregnancy brain' shows up big time in brain scans, study says

  Yassine Sadri   14:11    0 Comments
Pregnancy may trigger structural changes to parts of the brain involved in responding to social and emotional cues, a recent study suggests. The changes are so consistent that new mothers can even be

LeBron James adds more hardware, named AP male athlete of the year

  Yassine Sadri   10:44    0 Comments
LeBron James was named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year, beating out fellow American Michael Phelps and Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt for the honour. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/2ibh0Ch

Raptors grind their way to victory in Portland

  Yassine Sadri   21:54    0 Comments
Kyle Lowry scored 27 points and the Toronto Raptors won their franchise-best seventh consecutive road game Monday night with a 95-91 victory over the skidding Portland Trail Blazers. from CBC | NBA News

NBA admits missed calls late in Cavs' win over Warriors

  Yassine Sadri   16:44    0 Comments
The NBA says two calls were missed in the final moments of Cleveland's win over Golden State on Sunday, and both aided the Cavaliers in what became their one-point victory. from CBC |

Single dads rate their physical and mental health low

  Yassine Sadri   16:16    0 Comments
Single dads are twice as likely to report poor physical and mental health as fathers with partners, according to a new study from a group of Toronto-area researchers. from CBC | Health News

Atlantic blood inventory takes hit from storms before Christmas

  Yassine Sadri   11:56    0 Comments
Canadian Blood Services is issuing a plea for blood donations after bad weather caused the closure of several clinics heading into the holidays. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2ike0mB

'Silent strokes' leave traces on brain and raise dementia concerns

  Yassine Sadri   10:16    0 Comments
Peter Chaban was up early doing dishes one morning when he noticed there was water flowing over his hand — but he couldn't feel it. Next thing he knew, he lost all sensation

Kyrie Irving's winning bucket helps Cavs sting Warriors again

  Yassine Sadri   15:10    0 Comments
Kyrie Irving dropped a fade-away jumper over Klay Thompson with 3.4 seconds left and the Cleveland Cavaliers came back on Golden State just like they did last June in the NBA Finals, beating

Health care funding deal draws mixed reaction from N.S. groups

  Yassine Sadri   12:00    0 Comments
Nova Scotia will receive an estimated average annual increase of 3.9 per cent over the life of the agreement. That number includes $157 million for home care and $130.8 million for mental health.

Fentanyl drug crisis 'spreading like a cancer' across Canada, expert says

  Yassine Sadri   02:15    0 Comments
The rise in fentanyl deaths in Canada in 2016 is part of an "unprecedented drug safety and public health crisis" that has been in the making for 20 years, says a Toronto doctor

Lowry goes bonkers to lead Raptors over Jazz

  Yassine Sadri   21:05    0 Comments
Kyle Lowry took advantage of a depleted Utah guard corps by scoring a season-high 36 points, including 19 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 104-98 victory over the

NBA, players ratify new labour deal

  Yassine Sadri   17:24    0 Comments
The National Basketball Players Association has completed its process of voting to approve the terms of the next collective bargaining agreement between the league and its players, which was tentatively agreed upon last

Edwin Encarnacion's 5 memorable moments as a Blue Jay

  Yassine Sadri   12:56    0 Comments
If you can't beat them, join them. And that's what Edwin Encarnacion is doing, reportedly agreeing to a free-agent deal with Cleveland, which ended Toronto's season in the ALCS. Here's a look at

J.R. Smith out of Cavaliers lineup at least 3 months

  Yassine Sadri   11:20    0 Comments
Cleveland Cavaliers starting guard J.R. Smith could be sidelined until the end of the regular season following surgery to repair what the team called a "complex fracture" of his right thumb. from CBC

Smiths Falls residents fight for guaranteed income pilot project

  Yassine Sadri   10:25    0 Comments
The mayor of Smiths Falls, Ont., wants to convince the Ontario government his town should be a test site for a basic income pilot project to lift people out of poverty. But his

Ernie Whitt to guide Canada at 2017 World Baseball Classic

  Yassine Sadri   10:21    0 Comments
Ernie Whitt will return to his familiar role as manager of Canada at the World Baseball Classic in March. He served as skipper at the inaugural WBC in 2006 and returned for the

Over the counter painkillers linked to hearing loss

  Yassine Sadri   08:40    0 Comments
In a study of women, longer durations of NSAID and acetaminophen use were associated with slightly higher risks of hearing loss, but duration of Aspirin use was not. from CBC | Health News

More than half of Brazilian women avoid pregnancy due to Zika fear

  Yassine Sadri   07:50    0 Comments
More than half of young women in Brazil are forgoing pregnancy due to the ongoing Zika epidemic, a new study finds. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2ikH4Oj

'He's so determined,' says nurse of Halifax doctor in crash that left him a quadriplegic

  Yassine Sadri   07:35    0 Comments
Slumped over in his car and numb from the neck down, Amit Rahalkar figured his dream of becoming a doctor had been stolen in a split second on Cape Breton's Cabot Trail. from

A few of our favourite health stories from 2016: CBC's Health Newsletter

  Yassine Sadri   07:10    0 Comments
Second Opinion is a vital dose of the week's news in health and medicine, from reporter Kelly Crowe and CBC Health. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2i03Yr0

My bun, her oven: St. John's woman becomes mom, thanks to sister

  Yassine Sadri   06:05    0 Comments
After 10 years of trying, Karen and Chris Lester are finally holding their newborn baby girl, thanks to Karen's sister Lisa. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2hNeuDQ

Why willpower isn't enough to keep the pounds off

  Yassine Sadri   02:15    0 Comments
It's the time of year when many of us slacken the reins on what and how much we eat, with plans of shedding any additional pounds in the new year. But it's perhaps

Cleveland welcomes Encarnacion with open arms

  Yassine Sadri   19:39    0 Comments
While Blue Jays fans mourn the loss of the slugger, his new team's fans — and teammates — in Cleveland are thrilled to have him. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2hx4GLk

Heat lift Shaq into the rafters

  Yassine Sadri   19:32    0 Comments
Shaquille O'Neal once brought in someone to set up a makeshift jewelry store in the Miami Heat players' lounge, and often could be found surprising team executives and employees while naked. from CBC

Encarnacion takes wing to Cleveland: reports

  Yassine Sadri   18:24    0 Comments
According to reports, former Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion has reportedly reached agreement on a three-year contract with the Cleveland Indians. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2ihEs3p

'Phenomenal news': Large clinical trial confirms Ebola vaccine is highly effective

  Yassine Sadri   17:37    0 Comments
An experimental Ebola vaccine partially designed at Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory was found to be highly protective in a major clinical trial in Guinea, suggesting future outbreaks could be easily contained. from CBC

Ivan Nova strikes 3-year deal to stay with Pirates: report

  Yassine Sadri   10:59    0 Comments
A person with knowledge of the deal said Thursday that pitcher Ivan Nova has agreed to a three-year contract worth $26 million US to give the Pittsburgh Pirates' young rotation an established starter

Watch these nurses soothe preemie baby with a Christmas carol

  Yassine Sadri   10:18    0 Comments
Amid the rush of last-minute shopping, it’s easy to forget that not everyone is spending Christmas at home with their families. Staff at Sunnybrook hospital have released a moving reminder that some people,

New Brunswick secures $230M more for health care from Ottawa over 10 years

  Yassine Sadri   08:52    0 Comments
New Brunswick has secured $230 million more for health care from the federal government over the next decade, Premier Brian Gallant says at a news conference in Fredericton. from CBC | Health News

'A horror movie in a pill:' make mefloquine last resort for Alberta travellers, critics say

  Yassine Sadri   07:37    0 Comments
An antimalarial drug commonly prescribed in Alberta is facing growing calls from critics who want it downgraded as a drug of “last resort” for travellers. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2i4O7H8

Delay in clamping umbilical cord benefits babies, U.S. doctors say

  Yassine Sadri   07:22    0 Comments
Don't cut that umbilical cord too soon: A brief pause after birth could benefit most newborns by delivering them a surge of oxygen-rich blood. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2i5qGOc