Even Mr. Met is frustrated with the team's disappointing start. New York's beloved mascot flashed his "middle" finger at a fan during Wednesday night's 7-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, and the team
Montreal surgeon 1st in North America to use augmented reality technology on sinus patients
The McGill University Health Centre's Dr. Mark Tewfik is breaking ground by using a new medical technology — augmented reality — for sinus operations. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2qCa84e
Bryce Harper suspension reduced to 3 games for role in brawl
Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper has agreed to drop his appeal of a four-game suspension and will have one game shaved from the punishment. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2qHe4Qi
Opioid epidemic fuelled by 1 paragraph in journal, doctors say
A letter to the editor in a prestigious medical journal was part of a push to convince physicians to prescribe opioids more freely by downplaying addiction risks, Canadian researchers say. from CBC |
Why time is of the essence in treating sepsis — a growing killer in Canada
Doctors and patient groups are urging the medical community to pay more attention to recognizing and preventing sepsis, a life-threatening condition with a high mortality rate. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2sf7Xom
Pair of 2-run homers spark Blue Jays' sweep of Reds
Devon Travis and Luke Maile hit two-run homers as the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep with a 5-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday afternoon. from CBC | MLB News
Canadian curling clubs rocked by big cable companies
Curling clubs across Canada are rallying together and pushing back against what they see as unfair treatment by the country's two biggest cable television providers. from CBC | Curling News http://ift.tt/2rpdzOO
Alberta dentists barred from providing single-operator sedation
Dentists in Alberta can no longer provide general anesthesia at the same time as they provide dental treatment. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2ribsKG
'Very, very serious situation': In northern Labrador, it's getting harder to find food
People living in Nunatsiavut are in a risky situation when it comes to feeding themselves, newly released research from northern Labrador shows. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2rjFWMq
Racial slur sprayed on LeBron James' Los Angeles home: police
Police are investigating after someone spray painted a racial slur on the front gate of Lebron James' home in Los Angeles on the eve of the NBA Finals. from CBC | NBA News
Ohio sues 5 drug companies over opioid crisis
Ohio Attorney General announces five drug manufacturers, accusing them of misrepresenting the risks of prescription opioid painkillers, helping fuel a drug addiction epidemic. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2sniUU2
Drugs sold on amazon.ca may pose serious risks, Health Canada warns
Health Canada is warning people who bought unauthorized products from amazon.ca labelled to contain the prescription drugs tryptophan or lithium. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2qAJlJx
Josh Donaldson crushes one into the 5th deck of Rogers Centre
Toronto 3rd baseman is 1 of 9 Blue Jays to put one there. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2rU5SRt
Jose Canseco is the pioneer of 5th-deck moonshots
On Tuesday night Josh Donaldson blasted a gigantic two-run shot into the fifth deck of the Rogers Centre, making him the ninth player in the history of the franchise to do so. from
Nationals' Harper, Giants' Strickland suspended for roles in brawl
San Francisco Giants reliever Hunter Strickland has received a six-game suspension and Washington's Bryce Harper four games for their roles in a benches-clearing brawl at AT&T Park. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2rlHbwL
J.A. Happ to start against Reds tonight after coming off DL
The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated left-hander J.A. Happ from the disabled list Tuesday and optioned reliever Dominic Leone to triple-A Buffalo. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2rCoBRR
Could medical marijuana be your next employee health benefit?
Large Canadian companies with self-funded employee benefit plans are seriously considering covering medical cannabis for their workers, according to a benefits industry insider. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2quGOR7
Mentally ill and isolated: From a rural family home to homeless in St. John's
Jonni-Lynn Caines says rural Newfoundland and Labrador is severely lacking in mental health services — to the point where she felt she had to leave her home in Fortune at 17 to go
Man pleads guilty to mischief for tossing beer can during Blue Jays game
Man who tossed a beer can onto Rogers centre field during Toronto Blue Jays wild card playoff game has pleaded guilty to mischief under $5,000. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2qweFcw
Tobacco causing 'massive harm' to environment: WHO
The ecological footprint goes far beyond the effects of cigarette smoke, the WHO said in its first report on tobacco's impact on the environment from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2rRdeF6
Federal government spends $4M to fight Lyme disease
The federal government is spending $4 million to aid research into Lyme disease. Health Minister Jane Philpott will unveil Canada's plan to establish a Lyme disease research network at 10:15 a.m. ET, and
Canada's Tristan Thompson plays key role in King James's cavalry
While the Cavaliers' "Big Three" of LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love remains front and centre for the defending NBA champions, the contributions of Canadian power forward/centre Tristan Thompson have been vital
Banana Boat sunscreen under fire after 2 complaints of babies getting burned
Health Canada is investigating two cases where mothers reported their babies received second-degree burns after using Banana Boat sunscreen for children. There have been similar complaints in Australia. from CBC | Health News
Health Canada cancels recall of Ardene children's jewelry
In an unprecedented move, Health Canada has cancelled its recall of children's jewelry sold by Canadian retailer Ardene after follow-up tests found the pieces don't actually contain excessive amounts of lead. from CBC
Tulowitzki grand slam ignites 17-run outburst as Jays crush Reds
Troy Tulowitzki hit a grand slam, Justin Smoak belted a three-run shot and Russell Martin had a two-run homer as the Toronto Blue Jays crushed the Cincinnati Reds 17-2 on Monday night. from
Growing up in Toronto proved no obstacle for Reds slugger Joey Votto
Cincinnati slugger Joey Votto has built a resume that seems to get better with every passing season. Over parts of 11 seasons with the Reds, the Canadian first baseman has 233 career homers,
Angels star Mike Trout has torn thumb ligament, surgery possible
Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has a torn ligament in his left thumb and might need surgery that could sideline him for eight weeks. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2ryUuLb
Basebrawl: Nationals' Harper exchanges blows with Giants' Strickland
Nationals slugger Bryce Harper and San Francisco reliever Hunter Strickland both landed punches to the head during a wild brawl that erupted Monday after a hit by pitch. from CBC | MLB News
Cool hand Lue: Cavs coach keeps NBA champs calm amid chaos
Lue, once a journeyman point guard who steered the Cavs to an NBA championship last season, has grown more accepting of his frontman role. He'll again be at centre stage this week as
Unequal treatment: First Nations woman denied medical coverage readily available to non-Aboriginals
A woman from Alberta has been denied coverage for dental implants to fill gaps in her mouth resulting from a cleft palate, a denial her doctor says is the result of her being
Chronic back pain? Journalist investigates what works and what doesn't
Back pain affects most Canadians. Investigative journalist and back pain sufferer Cathryn Jakobson Ramin says it's time to rethink treatment. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2qsQSKc
Congo approves use of Ebola vaccine to fight outbreak
Congo's health ministry has approved the use of a new Ebola vaccine from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2qsqCQb
Medical journal calls for tighter rules on legal pot to protect youth
Marijuana legalization will harm the health of youth unless major changes to the proposed law are made to protect their developing brains, a medical journal editorial says. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2qxZpXx
LeBron James undaunted by beastly Warriors
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James has slayed behemoths before and he's up for the challenge once again as him team prepares for another NBA Finals meeting with the Golden State Warriors. from CBC |
Rangers silence Blue Jays' bats to avoid sweep
Andrew Cashner allowed one run over seven innings to help the Texas Rangers beat Toronto 3-1 Sunday and end the Blue Jays' season-high five-game winning streak. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2qsQozL
People with serious food allergies want impostors to stop faking it in restaurants
People with serious food allergies want others to stop faking allergies in restaurants. They worry the tall tales may compel kitchen staff to stop taking any claim seriously. from CBC | Health News
India reports its first cases of Zika virus
India has reported its first three cases of the Zika virus, including two pregnant women who delivered healthy babies. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2qrVWuo
Check your pantry: more flour brands added to national flour recall list
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added more brands to its recall list of flour and flour-based products, over further fears of E. coli contamination. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2qmJQXr
Bautista's homer lifts Jays to 5th straight win
Jose Bautista's three-run homer was all the offence the Toronto Blue Jays would need as they extended their winning streak to five games with a 3-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday
SECOND OPINION: Bad news for wine lovers - there's no right way to drink
Two separate studies this week threw cold water on the theory that moderate drinking improves heart health and a health reporter says research linking common foods and health outcomes tends to be misleading.
How telling patients of a possible side-effect may make it more likely
Patients who are told their medication can have certain side-effects may report these symptoms more often than patients who aren't aware their treatment carries these risks, study of 'nocebo effect' suggests. from CBC
What science says about the risks of energy drinks
South Carolina teen death renews concerns about the safety of energy drinks. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2r5brcX
Cavs, Warriors clash in 1st 'threematch' in NBA history
Here they go again. For the third straight year, it's Cleveland and Golden State in the NBA Finals. The 2016 champions versus the 2015 champions . The first "threematch" — rematch of a
Blue Jays activate Donaldson and Tulowitzki from disabled list
The Toronto Blue Jays activated third baseman Josh Donaldson and shortstop Troy Tulowitzki from the disabled list before Friday night's game against the Texas Rangers. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2qkt7Ee
Virtue, Moir and Chan headline Skate Canada International in Regina
Canada's world ice dance champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir and three-time world champion Patrick Chan will open the 2017 Grand Prix season at Skate Canada International. from CBC | Figure Skating News
Controversial ex-NBAer Royce White thriving in Canada
After a public battle with the league over its mental-health policies, Royce White attempted just one shot as an NBA player — and missed. Now, he's found a home in Canada with the
Homer and 'The Simpsons' team earn Baseball Hall of Fame tribute
Homer Simpson is about to be "inducted" into the Baseball Hall of Fame. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2r5j5pS
More people with Alzheimer's dying at home in U.S., CDC finds
One in 4 Alzheimer's deaths in the United States are now occurring at home — a startling increase that marks a shift away from hospitals and nursing homes. from CBC | Health News
Cavs' LeBron James sets playoff scoring record in series-clinching win over Celtics
​The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Boston Celtics 135-102 in Game 5 on Thursday to advance to the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. LeBron James surpassed Michael Jordan for top spot on
Raptors get 2nd-round pick from Magic for Weltman's contractual release
The Toronto Raptors acquired a future second-round draft pick from the Orlando Magic on Thursday in exchange for the contractual release of Jeff Weltman. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/2s0dUVp
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