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 diagnosed with the diseases.

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.

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 of PTSD.

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 the two weeks following a release from custody.

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.

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.

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.

MLB Network's Jon Paul Morosi reports the Blue Jays and Jose Bautista's representatives are in "active contract discussions."

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, more than 30 years since the technique was last used, a Houston Rockets player brings back the move.

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 professor Michelle Kho led the study of 33 patients.

Restaurant-goers in Ontario are going to notice a little extra something on some menus as of Jan. 1: calorie counts.

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.

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.

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 a four-time all-star. He was expected to anchor Canada's batting lineup.

DeMar DeRozan has passed Chris Bosh to become the Toronto Raptors' all-time leading scorer.

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.

In a holiday classic tournament, 15-year-old La'Melo Ball drained a half-court shot and the internet loves it.

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.

Students from biology, engineering, medicine and occupational therapy come together to create devices for clients living with health challenges.

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 ID'd from brain scans.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Canadian Blood Services is issuing a plea for blood donations after bad weather caused the closure of several clinics heading into the holidays.

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 on his left side and dropped to floor. Within seconds he was completely immobilized.

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 the Warriors 109-108 on Sunday.

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.

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 who specializes in pharmacology.

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 Utah Jazz on Friday night.

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 week.

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 five big moments during the slugger's time as a Blue Jay.

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.

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 fellow council members voted the idea down and many residents are angry.

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 2009 and 2013 tournaments.

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.

More than half of young women in Brazil are forgoing pregnancy due to the ongoing Zika epidemic, a new study finds.

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.

Second Opinion is a vital dose of the week's news in health and medicine, from reporter Kelly Crowe and CBC Health.

After 10 years of trying, Karen and Chris Lester are finally holding their newborn baby girl, thanks to Karen's sister Lisa.

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 not a good plan. The reason? Most people's bodies fight weight loss — fiercely — both during and after a diet.

While Blue Jays fans mourn the loss of the slugger, his new team's fans — and teammates — in Cleveland are thrilled to have him.

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.

According to reports, former Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion has reportedly reached agreement on a three-year contract with the Cleveland Indians.

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.

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 behind ace Gerrit Cole.

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, including the city’s tiniest babies, will be spending the holidays in the hospital.

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.

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.

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.