Researchers used a new statistical technique to conclude there is "strong evidence" that obesity is associated with 11 cancers.

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.

A Toronto teaching hospital is in danger of losing bright, creative women if its gender gap is not addressed, a new study 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 in northwestern Ontario.

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.

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 family inside say we haven't learned from those mistakes.

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 in Atlantic Canadian pharmacies.

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.

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 events, capturing 10 medals for the week.

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.

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.

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 the debate after her husband penned a letter saying she had anxiety over breastfeeding.

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.

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 guard they've coveted and another playmaker to help them defend their title.

​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.

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 workers.

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.

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.

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 and the chance to represent Canada at the Olympics.

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 those on the front lines say the challenges are daunting.

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.

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.

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 similar logo.

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 Macmillan got the idea to start his new Facebook group Cooking Without Spoons.

Adding universal public coverage of the top prescription drugs would help Canadians take medications they need, new research suggests.

Chelsea Carey won the bronze medal at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, beating Northern Ontario's Krista McCarville 7-4 on Sunday.

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.

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 on governments to fund dental care, so patients will see the experts they need.

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.

Second Opinion is a vital dose of the week's news in health and medicine from reporter Kelly Crowe and CBC Health.

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.

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.

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.

Doctors are using hearts made with a 3D printer to practice on before operating.

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.

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, they're struggling to cope.

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.

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."

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.

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.

A team of Vancouver radiologists is reviewing thousands of X-rays, CT scans and ultrasounds from a Terrace hospital, over concerns about possible errors.

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 on Northern Ontario in the 3 vs. 4 matchup.

​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.

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.

The new owner of a company caught up in the pesticide pot recall is trying to win back customer confidence.

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 Health Canada, Toronto Public Health is concerned PrEP provides a false sense of invincibility for some users that makes them less likely to wear condoms.

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 increased.

Public health officials in several provinces are telling young adults to check if they need vaccination boosters against mumps as cases mount.

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.

The Toronto Raptors have reportedly traded power forward Jared Sullinger and two draft picks to the Phoenix Suns for small forward P.J. Tucker.