The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees for a second straight night to secure a home series win against their divisional rival.

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.

Women who have received Essure permanent birth control implants should be aware of potential complications, some serious, Health Canada says.

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 free agency at season's end.

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.

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 the flames of marketing on both sides of the issue.

The UN health agency says "plain packaging" on tobacco products has shown to be an effective complement to health warnings and advertising restrictions.

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 SuperSonics fan base remains bitter about how things ended.

Jane Philpott holds news conference

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. ET in Toronto, a day after scientists released research showing it is possible to remediate at least some of the lakes and rivers near the northern Ontario community.

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 wait even longer to conceive.

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.

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.

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.

Annual visits for routine checkups will be limited to patients who suffer from chronic diseases and children under the age of five.

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.

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.

What is food irradiation and how safe is it?

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.

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 can feel like a struggle. Here's what two people with personal experience with cancer advise.

Sexually transmitted infections such as syphilis and resistant gonorrhea have public health officials and staff at Canadian nursing homes taking note.

When it comes to medical errors, saying sorry may be the hardest thing. NightshiftMD says doctors need to break the wall of silence.

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. But coach Casey is our coach for the future."

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 the risk.

Health Canada will propose regulatory changes to Food and Drug Regulations next month that would allow the sale of irradiated ground beef in Canada.

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 limbo" as they try to deal with marijuana dispensaries.

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.

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 a airplane seat for hours.

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.

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 Game 7 at home against the powerful Oklahoma City Thunder.

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.

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 Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.

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.

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.

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 team and the city of Toronto.

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 Raptors' brotherhood.

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.

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, missing ingredients, and hygienic issues. And the veggie ones may secretly contain meat.

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.

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.

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.

The Toronto Raptors' season came to end following a 113-87 Game 6 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.

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 emotions boil over.

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.

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.

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.

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 that puts the Dinos in a do-or-die position.

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. The defending champion Warriors have lost just three home games all season.

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.

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.