Orioles end skid to reclaim AL East lead from Blue Jays

  Yassine Sadri   14:45    0 Comments
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. from CBC

Kate Farnsworth built a DIY tool to monitor her daughter's diabetes

  Yassine Sadri   09:59    0 Comments
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

Indians acquire Andrew Miller from Yankees

  Yassine Sadri   07:45    0 Comments
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

Brewers agree to send catcher Jonathan Lucroy to Indians for prospects: report

  Yassine Sadri   21:44    0 Comments
The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a trade that would send catcher Jonathan Lucroy to the Cleveland Indians, according to Ken Rosenthal. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2acSc7w

Nationals acquire Mark Melancon from Pirates

  Yassine Sadri   14:30    0 Comments
The Washington Nationals found a reliable pitcher for the ninth inning, acquiring All-Star closer Mark Melancon from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2aoLdvw

Jays deliver thrashing to claim 1st place in AL East

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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

Is it time to make life-jacket use mandatory in boats?

  Yassine Sadri   02:12    0 Comments
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. from

Blue Jays beat Orioles to move within 0.5 games of AL East lead

  Yassine Sadri   19:30    0 Comments
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

9 people now face charges stemming from Flint, Mich., water crisis

  Yassine Sadri   14:56    0 Comments
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

Swedish government wants to know if Swedes are having less sex

  Yassine Sadri   12:14    0 Comments
Worried that Swedes aren't having enough sex, the government wants to analyze the bedroom activities of its citizens in a major new study. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2ak9vqk

Florida reports 1st locally transmitted cases of Zika

  Yassine Sadri   08:41    0 Comments
The first cases of Zika transmitted by mosquitoes on the U.S. mainland have been reported in Florida, the state's governor said Friday. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2aBV2IL

New online tool in Nova Scotia will revolutionize health care, proponents say

  Yassine Sadri   07:26    0 Comments
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. from CBC | Health News

More than half of newborns not breastfed in 1st hour, raising health risks, UNICEF says

  Yassine Sadri   06:54    0 Comments
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

Giants trade for all-star shortstop Eduardo Nunez

  Yassine Sadri   20:26    0 Comments
The San Francisco Giants acquired All-Star infielder Eduardo Nunez from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night in exchange for a minor league pitcher. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2agiM5o

Fossil tumour is oldest evidence of ancient human cancer

  Yassine Sadri   13:04    0 Comments
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

Chris Sale back with White Sox after jersey tirade

  Yassine Sadri   11:59    0 Comments
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. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2atYlyP

Cosmic rays increase heart risks among Apollo astronauts, study says

  Yassine Sadri   10:42    0 Comments
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

Driving and dementia: A delicate balance

  Yassine Sadri   10:12    0 Comments
New research is showing that even mild cognitive impairments, short of dementia, have the potential to affect driving skills. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2acOIDR

Inuit-led suicide prevention strategy to focus on mental wellness, healing past trauma

  Yassine Sadri   06:11    0 Comments
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. from CBC |

More resources needed to deal with hoarders: UBC professor

  Yassine Sadri   05:56    0 Comments
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

C.J. McCollum signs $106M extension with Blazers

  Yassine Sadri   17:58    0 Comments
The Portland Trail Blazers formally signed guard C.J. McCollum to a four-year contract extension worth $106 million US Wednesday. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/2aaYExs

Sitting 8 hours a day? An hour a day of physical activity could offset the health risks

  Yassine Sadri   15:51    0 Comments
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.

Padres hit 3 home runs, avoid sweep by Blue Jays

  Yassine Sadri   13:19    0 Comments
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

B.C. Premier Christy Clark to address opioid crisis

  Yassine Sadri   10:16    0 Comments
Premier Christy Clark, Health Minister Terry Lake, and Provincial Health Officer Perry Kendall to speak at news conference in Vancouver. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2abORLE

DeRozan just misses wild 360 dunk in Olympic tuneup

  Yassine Sadri   10:01    0 Comments
DeMar DeRozan came inches away from an incredible 360 dunk while playing for the United States ahead of the Rio 016 Olympics. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/2a9WBsO

Ice Bucket Challenge credited with ALS gene discovery

  Yassine Sadri   09:44    0 Comments
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.

New diagnostic test for Alzheimer's disease looks for amyloid deposits in the retina

  Yassine Sadri   09:29    0 Comments
Researchers at the University of Waterloo say they have discovered a "completely non-invasive" imaging technique for detecting Alzheimer's disease. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2a9LrV2

Streetcar tracks major cause of serious downtown cycling crashes, new study finds

  Yassine Sadri   07:12    0 Comments
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. from CBC

Sports-related brain injuries among children on the rise, with hockey leading the way

  Yassine Sadri   05:56    0 Comments
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. from CBC | Health News

'This little guy is really cute': Ludwig the robot designed to help Alzheimer's patients

  Yassine Sadri   05:56    0 Comments
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. from CBC | Health

Blue Jays trade pitcher Drew Storen to Mariners for Joquin Benoit

  Yassine Sadri   20:56    0 Comments
The Toronto Blue Jays traded Drew Storen for right-handed pitcher Joaquin Benoit Tuesday night. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2aJ4ypr

Devon Travis, Blue Jays save 12-inning nail-biter over Padres

  Yassine Sadri   20:42    0 Comments
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. from CBC | MLB

Stoudemire signs 1-day contract to retire in New York

  Yassine Sadri   15:07    0 Comments
Amare Stoudemire has retired from the NBA after signing his final contract with the New York Knicks. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/2a9EKqQ

Dementia checklist developed in Calgary could lead to early detection, treatment

  Yassine Sadri   12:11    0 Comments
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. from CBC | Health News

Canadians still getting taller, but not as fast as others

  Yassine Sadri   11:54    0 Comments
A 100-year study of height finds that Canadians have dropped out of the top 10 countries in global height rankings. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2a7oAKw

Canada must examine why it tops opioid-consuming countries: Health Minister Jane Philpott

  Yassine Sadri   11:54    0 Comments
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

Olympics seen as unlikely to worsen global spread of Zika

  Yassine Sadri   07:26    0 Comments
People visiting Brazil for the 2016 Olympics won't significantly add to the global spread of Zika virus, according to a new analysis. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2abXTW1

Blue Jays acquire outfielder Upton from Padres: report

  Yassine Sadri   06:04    0 Comments
The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly agreed to acquire veteran outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. from the San Diedo Padres in exchange for a prospect. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2arRNDF

Cavs reward coach Lue with multi-year extension : Report

  Yassine Sadri   19:35    0 Comments
A person familiar with the contract says Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue is getting a multiyear extension with the NBA champions. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/2acsXCH

Sanchez stellar through 7 as Blue Jays topple Padres

  Yassine Sadri   19:30    0 Comments
Aaron Sanchez was dominant once again as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 on Monday night. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2a7m62K

Jose Bautista to return to Blue Jays' lineup

  Yassine Sadri   14:50    0 Comments
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. from

Device keeps newborns cool en route to intensive care

  Yassine Sadri   13:53    0 Comments
Transporting premature babies born away from advanced care centres will soon be safer, thanks to a portable cooling device acquired by Foothills hospital. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/29Vyb9T

Yankees trade closer Chapman to Cubs: reports

  Yassine Sadri   12:58    0 Comments
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. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2aG4fMl

Prince Albert council looks at enacting water restrictions

  Yassine Sadri   12:57    0 Comments
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

Michael Jordan speaks out on police shootings in U.S.

  Yassine Sadri   12:28    0 Comments
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

The ring of truth about tinnitus

  Yassine Sadri   12:03    0 Comments
Somewhere from 10 to 15% of Canadians are affected by tinnitus. @NightshiftMD says much of it is preventable. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2alwscf

Colombia declares end to Zika epidemic inside country

  Yassine Sadri   11:10    0 Comments
The epidemic of the Zika virus has officially ended in Colombia, the country's vice health minister says. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2aqXE92

Ontario to stop paying for higher-strength opioid painkillers

  Yassine Sadri   10:52    0 Comments
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. from CBC

Induced labour not associated with increased autism risk, researchers say

  Yassine Sadri   09:04    0 Comments
Induction of labour does not appear to be associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders in children, according to a new study. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/29V7amZ

Navy battles mould in frigate ventilation systems

  Yassine Sadri   08:28    0 Comments
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