Researchers used a new statistical technique to conclude there is "strong evidence" that obesity is associated with 11 cancers. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2lQAPCm
Implant offers new help for blurry close-up vision
An eye implant that takes about 10 minutes to put in place is the newest in a list of surgical repairs for the blurry close-up vision. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2lvLNu7
Hospital's gender gap hasn't improved in 15 years
A Toronto teaching hospital is in danger of losing bright, creative women if its gender gap is not addressed, a new study suggests. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2m4jSon
'Super-high' levels of mercury still leaking near Grassy Narrows, report suggests
A new report from a group of scientists suggests an old chemical plant in Dryden, Ont., is still leaking mercury and contaminating the Wabigoon-English River system upstream from the Grassy Narrows First Nation
Mumps outbreak prompts warning to Manitoba parents
The province is warning parents and guardians to watch out for signs of mumps now that the outbreak has spread throughout Manitoba, including to pre-schools and schools. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2m9MAEM
'I will give up a kidney': Canadian seeks aid for family trapped in Libyan conflict
Barack Obama has said the biggest mistake of his presidency was not planning enough for what would follow in Libya. Six years after a revolutionary uprising, Libyans outside trying to get help to
Make HIV testing easier in Atlantic Canada with new insti-kits, professor advises
Jacqueline Gahagan, interim director of the School of Health and Human Performance at Dalhousie, says there are new kits that will make HIV testing faster and easier that she'd like to see available
CBC Sports to showcase Canada's Little League Baseball
For the first time, Canadian audiences will have access to coverage of the Little League Baseball Canada region tournament on CBC Sports starting this August. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2l8h1eE
Road to Pyeongchang: Canada tied for 2nd in World Cup standings
The 2018 Olympics are fast approaching and winter athletes from around the globe are competing in the all-important World Cup circuit. Canada climbed into a second-place tie with the United States after 505
Ontario attorney general to consult fans about event ticket selling, buying
The Ontario government wants input from the public to develop "practical solutions" for giving people a "fair shot" at buying tickets for concerts, sports and other events, says Attorney General Yasir Naqvi. from
Ontario attorney general to consult fans about event ticket selling, buying
Attorney General Yasir Naqvi says the Ontario government wants input from the public to develop "practical solutions" for giving people a "fair shot" at buying tickets for concerts, sports and other events. from
'I feel like a failure': Moms still being shamed for choosing formula over breastfeeding
Breastfeeding versus formula feeding has long been a hot-button issue that can pit mom against mom. The recent death of a B.C. woman who suffered from postpartum depression is drawing new attention to
DeRozan's last-second jumper gives Raptors 4th win in a row
DeMar DeRozan made a turnaround jumper with 1.9 seconds remaining, finishing with 37 points and leading the Toronto Raptors to a 92-91 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night. from CBC
Cavaliers stack up as Deron Williams signs in Cleveland
Deron Williams, an Olympian and three-time all-star who has never made it to the NBA Finals, signed as a free agent on Monday with the Cavs, giving the defending champions the backup point
Stroman hurls 2 perfect innings in Jays' 4th straight spring loss
​Blue Jays right-hander Marcus Stroman threw two perfect innings in his spring training debut Monday but Toronto still lost its fourth straight exhibition game, 2-1 to the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates at Dunedin, Fla.
Review into Hugh Papik's death calls for cultural training for health care workers
An investigation into the case of an Aklavik elder who died of a stroke after being mistaken for drunk is recommending the Northwest Territories implement mandatory cultural safety training for all health care
Kyle Lowry to have wrist surgery, likely gone until playoffs
Toronto Raptors all-star guard Kyle Lowry will have surgery on his right wrist Tuesday and will likely miss the remainder of the regular season. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/2ls3T0h
Doctors 'should interact with kids and their families about smoking,' Canadian task force says
Physicians should play a more active role in the prevention and treatment of cigarette smoking among those aged 5 to 18, new Canadian guidelines recommend. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2mwDtLI
Rachel Homan eyes world domination
At the tender age of 27, Rachel Homan already owns three Canadian curling titles. Now the Ottawa skip has her sights set on two honours that have eluded her — a world championship
WHO's 'priority pathogens' list highlights urgent need for new drugs
The World Health Organization releases its first list of priority pathogens — superbugs that have developed resistance to existing antibiotics. It's a call to action for the world's scientists and drug companies. But
'You can lose everything': Tenant's medical marijuana grow-op costs landlord insurance
Longtime landlord Darryl Spencer was left scrambling for insurance after discovering a tenant was growing dozens of medical marijuana plants inside and outside his rental house. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2lLFUM3
Michelle Englot buoyed by son's support at Scotties
For the last 26 years, Derek Schneider says his mother, Manitoba skip Michelle Englot, has been his rock. But this week at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, the roles have reversed. from CBC
'That looks like my t-shirt': Toronto designer battles big company over basketball logo
McKeyra Peter's BALLINTHE6 logo was created in 2014. He says he was 'bewildered' when he found out Mitchell & Ness, a subsidiary of Adidas at the time, was selling Raptors-related products with a
When there's no energy left to cook: New P.E.I.-based group shares simple recipes
Meal planning and execution can be one of the more energy-intensive household chores, and can be even more challenging if you have mental health problems or a disability — that's where Islander Jesse
Universal public coverage of essential drugs would improve health care, research suggests
Adding universal public coverage of the top prescription drugs would help Canadians take medications they need, new research suggests. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2lLyEOA
Chelsea Carey takes bronze at Scotties
Chelsea Carey won the bronze medal at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, beating Northern Ontario's Krista McCarville 7-4 on Sunday. from CBC | Curling News http://ift.tt/2lV4PNC
Kyle Lowry to miss 2nd game with wrist injury
Tests on Kyle Lowry's sore right wrist showed no significant damage, the Toronto Raptors announced before Sunday's game against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/2mkdqdJ
Publicly funding dental care could help ease the fentanyl crisis, and more
ER doctors have trained for most of what they see at work. But there's one type of common malady that Dr. Hasan Sheikh and his colleagues aren't trained for: dental emergencies. He's calling
Nate Robinson literally goes through opponent's legs
Nate Robinson, a 5-9" former slam dunk champion, went through the legs of the Raptors 905 7-2" centre on his way to the hoop, while playing for the Delaware 87ers on Saturday night.
'Off-label' antidepressant use lacks evidence, and a link between math skills and your health
Second Opinion is a vital dose of the week's news in health and medicine from reporter Kelly Crowe and CBC Health. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2mrCagU
MDs under pressure: U.S. Navy SEAL training adapted to help Canadian doctors fight stress
The responsibility of caring for sick patients in busy hospitals can cause stress that leads to burnout and depression among doctors, but training adapted from military practices aims to boost Canadian physicians' resiliency.
Jays fall to Braves in Spring Training opener
Former Blue Jay Emilio Bonifacio was 2 for 2 and drove in two runs to help the Atlanta Braves beat Toronto 7-4 on Saturday in the Grapefruit League opener for both teams. from
McCarville downs defending champ Carey to reach Scotties semis
Northern Ontario's Krista McCarville advanced to the semifinal of the Canadian women's curling championship with an 8-1 playoff win over defending champion Chelsea Carey on Saturday. from CBC | Curling News http://ift.tt/2mpVpb1
3D printer lets surgeons hold a child's heart before surgery starts
Doctors are using hearts made with a 3D printer to practice on before operating. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2lazUsD
What's in your chicken sandwich? DNA test shows Subway sandwiches could contain just 50% chicken
Canadians who opt for chicken sandwiches while dining at fast food restaurants may find a Marketplace analysis of what they contain a little hard to swallow. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2muESl2
Asylum seekers learning to cope without hands after frostbitten walk into Canada
It's been exactly two months since Seidu Mohammed and Razak Iyal almost froze to death walking across the border into Manitoba from the United States, and while they're grateful to be in Canada,
P.J. Tucker excited to help Raptors in playoff push
The 31-year-old, P.J. Tucker, who became the Raptors' oldest player, met with the media Friday, a day after he was acquired from Phoenix at Thursday's 3 p.m. trade deadline. from CBC | NBA
Raptors' Lowry out with wrist injury
Kyle Lowry was sidelined for the Toronto Raptors' game against the Boston Celtics on Friday night with a right wrist injury that coach Dwane Casey said is "not a one-day thing." from CBC
Quebec MNA says consider 'advanced consent' for Alzheimer's patients in assisted dying law
CAQ MNA François Bonnardel said he believes it's time to reopen the province’s doctor-assisted dying law and consider adding a section that would give people the right to consent in advance. from CBC
5 Vancouver Canucks benched due to mumps
Five players with the Vancouver Canucks are sitting out Saturday's game because they have or are suspected to have the mumps, the team said Friday. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2lOoD5a
Thousands of Northern B.C. patients' X-rays, CT scans and ultrasounds may have been misread
A team of Vancouver radiologists is reviewing thousands of X-rays, CT scans and ultrasounds from a Terrace hospital, over concerns about possible errors. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2mgmKiH
Heavyweight battles brewing in Scotties playoffs
A pair of intriguing rematches are on tap as the playoff round opens at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, with Manitoba facing Ontario in the 1 vs. 2 game, and Team Canada taking
Krista McCarville secures final Scotties playoff spot
​Northern Ontario's Krista McCarville claimed the final playoff spot at the Canadian women's curling championship with a 10-6 win Friday over Northwest Territories in St. Catharines, Ont. from CBC | Curling News http://ift.tt/2l8dGaO
Millions at risk from African famine in Lake Chad region:UN
The most urgent need is to reach 2.8 million people with rice or sorghum, or cash to buy supplies, by July, World Food Programme says. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2lBrn5K
Canopy Growth CEO apologizes over tainted medical marijuana
The new owner of a company caught up in the pesticide pot recall is trying to win back customer confidence. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2lzot1b
Toronto Public Health concerned new anti-HIV drug could contribute to spread of other STDs
Researchers call it a miracle drug: one blue pill, taken every day, that can reduce the risk of contracting HIV by almost 90 per cent. But one year after it was approved by
Deadly overdoses involving heroin multiplied over 5 years, U.S. study finds
The number of deadly heroin overdoses in the United States more than quadrupled from 2010 to 2015, a federal agency said on Friday, as the price of the drug dropped and its potency
Mumps makes a comeback in Canada and the U.S.
Public health officials in several provinces are telling young adults to check if they need vaccination boosters against mumps as cases mount. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2mil3OO
Depression top cause of disability, WHO says
Globally, more than 300 million people of all ages suffer from depression, the World Health Organization says in a campaign to tackle stigma and misperceptions. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2leUUPZ
Raptors trade Sullinger to Phoenix for P.J. Tucker: report
The Toronto Raptors have reportedly traded power forward Jared Sullinger and two draft picks to the Phoenix Suns for small forward P.J. Tucker. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/2mcxnTT
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