Blue Jays get to New York's bullpen in win over Yankees

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The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees for a second straight night to secure a home series win against their divisional rival. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1WXLVSI

Lips like Kylie Jenner? Doctors see more requests for augmented lips

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Over the last year, a Windsor dermatologist says he’s seen more women within the last year come to him looking for fuller, plumper lips. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1O3LG5U

Safety warning boosted for Essure permanent birth control implants

  Yassine Sadri   18:19    0 Comments
Women who have received Essure permanent birth control implants should be aware of potential complications, some serious, Health Canada says. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1Vu2FA3

Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista says 'I'd be stupid to leave' Toronto

  Yassine Sadri   15:25    0 Comments
Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista says he loves the city of Toronto and would like to stay with the club, but notes he will explore every option as he is set to enter

Jays close to acquiring Jason Grilli from Braves: sources

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It seems the Toronto Blue Jays are nearing a deal to beef up their bullpen with the reported acquisition of 39-year-old reliever Jason Grilli from Atlanta. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/22wlBPH

The hazy world of vaping ads

  Yassine Sadri   15:09    0 Comments
In April, Britain's Royal College of Physicians reported that the hazards from e-cigarettes are likely less than the harms from smoking tobacco. As CBC Ad Guy Bruce Chambers points out, such findings fan

Health Canada to make announcement on plain tobacco packaging

  Yassine Sadri   09:48    0 Comments
The UN health agency says "plain packaging" on tobacco products has shown to be an effective complement to health warnings and advertising restrictions. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1Y15nh9

After Thunder's loss in Game 7, Sonics fans wonder if a team will ever return to Seattle

  Yassine Sadri   09:48    0 Comments
The Oklahoma City Thunder were just one win away from upsetting the 73-win Golden State Warriors and advancing to the NBA Finals. While Thunder fans cheered another deep playoff run, the former Seattle

Minister of Health announces tobacco packaging changes LIVE

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Jane Philpott holds news conference from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1Xc5OpU

Grassy Narrows First Nation demands cleanup of mercury contamination in northern Ontario

  Yassine Sadri   08:10    0 Comments
The chief of Grassy Narrows First Nation says mercury dumped in the waterways near his community nearly 60 years ago must be cleaned up. He'll speak at a news conference at 9:30 a.m.

WHO doubles Zika sexual abstinence wait to 8 weeks before trying to conceive

  Yassine Sadri   07:55    0 Comments
The UN health agency says sexual transmission of Zika is more common than first thought, so its updated advice to women who have been in areas hit by the virus tells them to

Watchdog calls for more scrutiny of chemicals in cosmetics and household products

  Yassine Sadri   07:38    0 Comments
A new report by the federal environmental watchdog says Health Canada isn’t doing enough to protect Canadians from hazardous chemicals in household and cosmetic products. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1Uf7XKe

Steph Curry leads Golden State back to NBA Finals

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The Golden State Warriors defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 88-96 in Game 7 and advanced to the NBA Finals as Stephen Curry contributed 36 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. from CBC |

Warriors pull off comeback, headed to NBA Finals with win over Thunder

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The Golden State Warriors defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 96-88 in Game 7 to advance to the NBA Finals, where they will play the Cleveland Cavaliers. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/25xlRmF

Quebec scraps annual physical exams for healthy patients over 5 years old

  Yassine Sadri   19:55    0 Comments
Annual visits for routine checkups will be limited to patients who suffer from chronic diseases and children under the age of five. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1RGQkS8

Estrada's gem keeps Blue Jays rolling in win over Yankees

  Yassine Sadri   19:08    0 Comments
Shortstop Ryan Goins had a double and a home run to back a solid performance by starting pitcher Marco Estrada as the Toronto Blue Jays topped the New York Yankees 4-2 on Monday.

Cavaliers became 'better team' after meeting, Tyronn Lue says

  Yassine Sadri   16:13    0 Comments
Tyronn Lue says the Cleveland Cavaliers changed their ways and got on the same page after a late-night meeting cleared the air for a team now heading to the NBA Finals. from CBC

Food irradiation: the basics

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What is food irradiation and how safe is it? from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1RGRbSV

Jays recall relief pitcher Ryan Tepera from minors

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Right-handed pitcher Ryan Tepera was recalled by Toronto from its triple-A affiliate on Monday afternoon, with infielder Jimmy Paredes was designated for assignment to make space. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1TSiOg7

Survivor, doctor offer advice on how to talk about cancer

  Yassine Sadri   11:57    0 Comments
Fans across the county have been sending messages of love and support following the announcement of Gord Downie's cancer diagnosis. But when cancer hits closer to home, finding the right thing to say

'Rising tide' of syphilis, gonorrhea hits all ages

  Yassine Sadri   11:41    0 Comments
Sexually transmitted infections such as syphilis and resistant gonorrhea have public health officials and staff at Canadian nursing homes taking note. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/22upiFi

Saying sorry for medical errors

  Yassine Sadri   11:09    0 Comments
When it comes to medical errors, saying sorry may be the hardest thing. NightshiftMD says doctors need to break the wall of silence. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1sHhAv4

Toronto Raptors GM Masai Ujiri says job isn't done yet

  Yassine Sadri   09:35    0 Comments
Toronto Raptors president and general manager Masai Ujiri confirms the team is in contract negotiations with coach Dwane Casey, saying he has "had discussions with his agent" and the team "continues to discuss.

Spanish basketball player Pau Gasol may skip Olympics over Zika concerns

  Yassine Sadri   09:35    0 Comments
Spanish basketball player Pau Gasol said Monday there is too much uncertainty about the situation in Brazil and anyone going to Rio de Janeiro for the games should "think about" whether it's worth

Health Canada to propose sales of irradiated ground beef

  Yassine Sadri   07:42    0 Comments
Health Canada will propose regulatory changes to Food and Drug Regulations next month that would allow the sale of irradiated ground beef in Canada. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1U7FQwM

Provide 'immediate guidance' on recreational marijuana use, Toronto councillor urges Trudeau

  Yassine Sadri   07:42    0 Comments
Toronto City Councillor Joe Cressy is calling on the Trudeau government to introduce a new federal regulatory framework that would clarify the rules of recreational pot in Canada because cities are in "legislative

Mercury contamination at Grassy Narrows First Nation can be cleaned up, scientists tell government, again

  Yassine Sadri   04:29    0 Comments
It is feasible to clean up some of the decades-old mercury contamination in Ontario's English-Wabigoon River system near Grassy Narrows First Nation, according to new research by three experts in the field. from

'I went through horrible pain': Air Canada passenger says lack of legroom nearly killed him

  Yassine Sadri   04:29    0 Comments
Most people have heard of travellers getting blood clots after long flights — it's called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). But a Victoria man says it nearly killed him after he was crammed into

'We'd like to retire sometime soon': Few replacements for older Sydney doctors

  Yassine Sadri   04:29    0 Comments
A Sydney doctor is warning that a wave of physicians is approaching retirement at a time when thousands of people in Cape Breton can't find a family doctor. from CBC | Health News

Warriors know they can't 'just show up and win' Game 7

  Yassine Sadri   16:58    0 Comments
After a record 73 wins and a memorable Game 6 comeback on the road, the Golden State Warriors' goal of getting back to the NBA Finals and defending their title comes down to

Blue Jays move back to .500 with extra-innings loss to Red Sox

  Yassine Sadri   15:03    0 Comments
Dustin Pedroia hit an RBI double in the 11th inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 on Sunday, avoiding a three-game sweep. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1Un0FqK

Klay Thompson's record-setting night helps Warriors force Game 7

  Yassine Sadri   21:16    0 Comments
Klay Thompson made a playoff-record 11 3-pointers and scored 41 points, and the defending champion Golden State Warriors forced a seventh game in the Western Conference finals with a 108-101 victory over the

Syndergaard throws behind Utley, gets tossed

  Yassine Sadri   18:17    0 Comments
In a scene that has seemed inevitable since October, New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard has been ejected for throwing a 99 mph fastball behind Chase Utley of the Los Angeles Dodgers. from

Bryce Dejean-Jones, Pelicans guard, fatally shot in Dallas

  Yassine Sadri   14:01    0 Comments
New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce Dejean-Jones was fatally shot after breaking down the door to a Dallas apartment. He was taken to a hospital where he died. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/1WSeZuM

Now that the Raptors are winning, DeRozan says he doesn't want to leave

  Yassine Sadri   13:16    0 Comments
A lucrative contract beckons DeMar DeRozan this summer. But less than 24 hours after the Toronto Raptors' finest season in franchise history came to an emotional close, DeRozan said he's committed to this

Toronto Raptors believe strong bond key to record-breaking season

  Yassine Sadri   13:01    0 Comments
The Toronto players scattered Saturday in the wake of their season-ending 113-87 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. But not before singing the praises of the

Blue Jays put Troy Tulowitzki on 15-day DL with quad strain

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The Toronto Blue Jays placed shortstop Troy Tulowitzki on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a right quadriceps strain and activated left-hander Aaron Loup from the 15-day DL. from CBC | MLB News

When eating your veggies isn't good for you

  Yassine Sadri   05:16    0 Comments
The Listeria-related frozen vegetables recall shows that it's not just meat processing that should concern consumers. Veggie burgers and dogs do generally worse than their meat equivalents for pathogens, undeclared allergens and ingredients,

WHO rejects Rio Olympics postponement call

  Yassine Sadri   04:16    0 Comments
The World Health Organization says there is "no public health justification" for postponing or canceling the Rio de Janeiro Olympics because of the Zika outbreak. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1WRzQ1n

Toronto Raptors fans show love for #WeTheNorth

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Despite the Raptors being eliminated from the playoffs, the Air Canada Centre was packed with the support of 20,605 fans who showed nothing but love for their team. from CBC | NBA News

Donaldson puts on a show to help Jays hold off Red Sox

  Yassine Sadri   20:16    0 Comments
Josh Donaldson hit two home runs and drove in five runs Friday night as the Toronto Blue Jays opened a six-game home stand with a 7-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox. from

Raptors' magic season ends with Game 6 loss to Cavaliers

  Yassine Sadri   20:16    0 Comments
The Toronto Raptors' season came to end following a 113-87 Game 6 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/1TO8pDx

Biyombo's show of Love could cost him and Raptors

  Yassine Sadri   19:16    0 Comments
The Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers start Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals with a bang as Bismack Biyombo gets suspended for possible Game 7 and players from both teams let their

What to keep in mind about cellphones and cancer risk research

  Yassine Sadri   18:16    0 Comments
The question of whether cellphone radiation is linked to tumours remains inconclusive after the partial release of a $25-million U.S study on rats. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/25rhcmk

Sewer robots snoop through poo to track drugs, disease

  Yassine Sadri   18:16    0 Comments
There could soon be robots wandering our sewers, sucking up what we flush down to analyze our diets, our drug use and our health, and to watch out for disease outbreaks. from CBC

Doctor posts his own finances online to make point about physician pay

  Yassine Sadri   18:16    0 Comments
Dr. Timothy Matheson released his financial information in a blog post to try to combat what he believes is misinformation coming from provincial health officials. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1U1rNca

Raptors hope to repeat victory at home in do-or-die Game 6 versus Cavs

  Yassine Sadri   18:16    0 Comments
The Raptors are back in Toronto tonight, trying to recapture the success they've had on home turf throughout the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs, following a crushing 38-point loss to the Cavaliers in Cleveland

Thunder know they have to finish off Warriors now

  Yassine Sadri   17:17    0 Comments
Win at home on Saturday and Oklahoma City will advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012. Lose and the Thunder will be forced to play Game 7 in Oakland.

Health officials concerned over spread of resistance to last-resort antibiotic

  Yassine Sadri   14:24    0 Comments
The nightmare scenario of untreatable infections isn't a reality but it is an evolving situation of concern to doctors and public health officials worldwide. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1U1vD4Z

Jose Bautista's 1-game suspension upheld by MLB

  Yassine Sadri   13:10    0 Comments
Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista's one-game suspension for his role in a brawl with the Texas Rangers was upheld by Major League Baseball on Friday. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1TNDkQs