Jonathan Schoop singled home the go-ahead run in the 12th inning and the Baltimore Orioles ended a season-worst five-game losing streak, beating Toronto 6-2 Sunday to reclaim the AL East lead.

When Kate Farnsworth's daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, neither of them were very impressed with what was out there to help them manage the disease. So Kate got creative. Now, she's the first to person in Canada to make a real-time blood sugar monitor that delivers constant updates to her and her daughter's smartwatches.

The Cleveland Indians have acquired left-handed reliever Andrew Miller from the New York Yankees, a major move for both teams before Monday's deadline. The Indians sent four players, including highly touted minor league outfielder Clint Frazier, to the Yankees in exchange for Miller, one of baseball's premiere set-up men.

The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a trade that would send catcher Jonathan Lucroy to the Cleveland Indians, according to Ken Rosenthal.

The Washington Nationals found a reliable pitcher for the ninth inning, acquiring All-Star closer Mark Melancon from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.

Devon Travis hit a home run, Kevin Pillar drove in four, and the Blue Jays used a seven-run fifth inning en route to a 9-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday afternoon that moved Toronto into sole position of first place in the American League East.

Recreational boaters across Canada will be taking to the water to have some summer fun this long holiday weekend. Chances are a few of those boaters will drown — their life-jackets unworn.

Jose Bautista, Edwin Encarnacion and Troy Tulowitzki each hit solo home runs in the first inning, Marco Estrada snapped a four-start winless streak and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 on Friday night.

Six current or former state employees were charged Friday with misconduct and other crimes in the Flint, Mich., water crisis, bringing to nine the number of public officials facing prosecution over the lead contamination that alarmed parents across the U.S.

Worried that Swedes aren't having enough sex, the government wants to analyze the bedroom activities of its citizens in a major new study.

The first cases of Zika transmitted by mosquitoes on the U.S. mainland have been reported in Florida, the state's governor said Friday.

Patients can now access their medical histories, look at routine test results, make appointments and ask their family doctor a question, through a new online portal called MyHealthNS.

More than half of newborn babies are not breastfed within the first hour of life, putting them at heightened risk of disease and death, UNICEF says, highlighting sub-Saharan Africa as an area of concern.

The San Francisco Giants acquired All-Star infielder Eduardo Nunez from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night in exchange for a minor league pitcher.

A fossilized foot bone found in South Africa is the oldest evidence yet that ancient humans suffered from cancer, scientists say. The bone, which dates back about 1.7 million years, shows signs of bone cancer.

The White Sox have activated ace Chris Sale from the suspended list following his jersey-tearing incident ahead of his start against the Cubs in Chicago's crosstown rivalry.

Apollo astronauts who ventured to the moon are at five times greater risk of dying from heart disease than shuttle astronauts, U.S. researchers say, citing the dangers of cosmic radiation beyond the Earth's magnetic field.

New research is showing that even mild cognitive impairments, short of dementia, have the potential to affect driving skills.

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the organization that represents Canada's 60,000 Inuit, has released its national suicide prevention strategy to address and reduce the high number of deaths by suicide among Inuit.

A professor at the University of British Columbia is calling for more resources to help people who suffer from hoarding disorder after a recent study found seven per cent of Downtown Eastside single room occupancy units contain excessive clutter.

The Portland Trail Blazers formally signed guard C.J. McCollum to a four-year contract extension worth $106 million US Wednesday.

Office workers and others who sit for eight hours a day can avoid the health risks associated with that inactivity by doing an hour of physical activity a day, a new study suggests.

Adam Rosales hit a two-run homer, one of three San Diego long balls on the day, and the visiting Padres avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 on Wednesday afternoon.

Premier Christy Clark, Health Minister Terry Lake, and Provincial Health Officer Perry Kendall to speak at news conference in Vancouver.

DeMar DeRozan came inches away from an incredible 360 dunk while playing for the United States ahead of the Rio 016 Olympics.

The Ice Bucket Challenge that went viral two years ago, raising hundreds of millions of dollars, has helped identify a new gene behind the neurodegenerative disease ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, researchers say.

Researchers at the University of Waterloo say they have discovered a "completely non-invasive" imaging technique for detecting Alzheimer's disease.

Researchers in Toronto and British Columbia have discovered something that a lot of Toronto cyclists have found out the hard way: Streetcar tracks can be a serious hazard to your health.

The Canadian Institute for Health Information released a report Tuesday highlighting a big increase in emergency room visits in Alberta for sport-related concussions over the past five years.

University of Toronto researchers unveiled a talking, walking robot on Tuesday — a new tool his creators feel could be the future of treatment for Alzheimer's and dementia patients.

The Toronto Blue Jays traded Drew Storen for right-handed pitcher Joaquin Benoit Tuesday night.

Devon Travis scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the 12th inning, as the Toronto Blue Jays came from behind to beat the San Diego Padres 7-6.

Amare Stoudemire has retired from the NBA after signing his final contract with the New York Knicks.

Researchers at the University of Calgary believe there are early detection signs for dementia that have little to do with memory and a lot to do with behaviour.

A 100-year study of height finds that Canadians have dropped out of the top 10 countries in global height rankings.

It remains a mystery why Canada and the U.S. are the world's heaviest opioid users, but Health Minister Jane Philpott says divining the answer may hold the key to solving what she considers a national public health crisis.

People visiting Brazil for the 2016 Olympics won't significantly add to the global spread of Zika virus, according to a new analysis.

The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly agreed to acquire veteran outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. from the San Diedo Padres in exchange for a prospect.

A person familiar with the contract says Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue is getting a multiyear extension with the NBA champions.

Aaron Sanchez was dominant once again as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 on Monday night.

Jose Bautista is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays' lineup. The team has activated the slugging right-fielder off of the disabled list hours before the series opener against the San Diego Padres.

Transporting premature babies born away from advanced care centres will soon be safer, thanks to a portable cooling device acquired by Foothills hospital.

The New York Yankees have agreed to trade hard-throwing closer Aroldis Chapman to the Chicago Cubs for a package of prospects, according to multiple reports Monday.

Pending the outcome of a special meeting of city council in Prince Albert later today, residents and businesses could be under strict water restrictions as the city deals with water supply issues in the face of an oil plume.

Michael Jordan is trying to help ease tension between African-Americans and law enforcement. The NBA great and Charlotte Hornets owner said Monday he is giving $1 million US to the Institute for Community-Police Relations and $1 million to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

Somewhere from 10 to 15% of Canadians are affected by tinnitus. @NightshiftMD says much of it is preventable.

The epidemic of the Zika virus has officially ended in Colombia, the country's vice health minister says.

Ontario will stop paying for higher-strength opioid medications through its Ontario Drug Benefit program next January as part of its strategy to address the growing problem of addiction to the painkillers.

Induction of labour does not appear to be associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders in children, according to a new study.

Many of Canada's patrol frigates have been fighting a battle against mouldy air-conditioning and ventilation systems. The former sailor who tried to raise the alarm says a multibillion-dollar refit of the warships has failed to completely address the health concern.