The Baltimore Orioles' seven-game winning streak ended under a barrage of home runs by Kendrys Morales, who went deep three times and had a career-high seven RBIs to provide the Toronto Blue Jays
Red-hot Joey Votto brings Canadian kindness to Cincinnati
While heading to the plate, Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto pointed at six-year-old Walter Herbert. He homered on the 2nd pitch and said thanks to his new buddy by offering him the bat and
Angels add slugger Justin Upton for playoff push
The Los Angeles Angels acquired slugging outfielder Justin Upton from the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, upgrading their lineup for the playoff race. The Angels sent minor-league pitcher Grayson Long to Detroit. from CBC
Irving bids adieu to Cleveland, but no extra love for LeBron
Kyrie Irving did not mention LeBron James, now his former teammate, while thanking Cleveland fans after his trade to Boston was finalized. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/2eIgRp7
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert vows 'never' to move NBA team
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert vowed Thursday to "never" move his NBA team from Cleveland. Earlier this week, Gilbert scrapped plans for a $140 million US renovation for Quicken Loans Arena. from CBC |
Hospital webcams let parents watch over neonatal ICU babies anytime, from anywhere
A new program at the neonatal intensive care unit at Saskatoon’s Royal University Hospital is allowing new parents to keep close watch on their baby, even if they can’t be near the hospital.
MLB turned down Montreal's offer to host Houston Astros, Texas Rangers
The Astros were slated to begin the MLB series between their in-state rivals on Tuesday, but Hurricane Harvey forced the team to change plans. Montreal offered to host, but the games are being
Jays' Tulowitzki ditches ankle boot, but prepared for 'difficult rehab' ahead
Troy Tulowitzki still hasn't watched the replay footage of him rolling his ankle a month ago. He doesn't want to. Nor does he need to. "I could tell from what people told me
Alford, Hernandez among Blue Jays' potential Sept. 1 call-ups
Major league teams can expand their 25-man rosters to 40, starting Friday, and the Toronto Blue Jays could add several players for the final month of the season, including outfield prospects Anthony Alford
1 in 19: New study shines light on reality of suicide among new Ontario moms, moms-to-be
A new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shines a light on a topic often seen as taboo: suicide among new mothers and mothers to be. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2vr278L
U.S. approves genetically engineering blood cells as childhood leukemia treatment
Opening a new era in cancer care, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first treatment that genetically engineers patients' own blood cells into an army of assassins to seek
German nurse expected to be charged with more murders
Prosecutor expects to bring more charges against Niels Hoegel, who is already in prison for killing two patients, by early 2018. Officials believe he may also have killed more than 80 others. from
The face of health-care cuts: Grandmother dies and no paramedics available to help
Catherine Terry died on the floor of her Hamilton apartment building while waiting for ambulance crews to help her. Now, her family wants answers. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2gnaprg
First Canada-wide study of first responders suggests much higher frequency of mental disorders
Results from Canada's first national survey looking at operational stress injuries among first responders such as police, paramedics, firefighters and 911 operators suggest they are much more likely to develop a mental disorder
Striking differences in rates of suicide attempts between provinces revealed in mental health findings
Researchers comparing mental health and addictions services across provinces have found striking differences in the rates of youth suicide attempts. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2xLfJZa
Canada defeats Venezuela at AmeriCup, not enough to advance to semis
Xavier Rathan-Mayes had 22 points and eight rebounds as Canada defeated Venezuela 75-66 in preliminary round play on Tuesday night at the FIBA AmeriCup. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/2xw1qIt
Jays can't solve record-setting Sale, blanked by Red Sox
Chris Sale put on a masterful performance while reaching a MLB-record milestone and Hanley Ramirez hit his 20th home run of the season as the Boston Red Sox edged the Toronto Blue Jays
Isaiah Thomas insists he's 'not damaged' as Irving trade still pending
All-star point guard Isaiah Thomas believes he will fully recover from a right hip injury that has threatened to void his recent trade to Cleveland. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/2wRcxik
Royals end scoreless run at 45 innings, 3 shy of dubious MLB record
Whit Merrifield homered with two outs in the third inning Tuesday night, ending the Kansas City Royals' scoreless streak at 45 innings, three shy of the major league record. from CBC | MLB
Ontario health minister expected to respond to call for action on opioid crisis
Ontario Health Minister Eric Hoskins is expected to make an announcement on Tuesday, a day after more than 700 health care workers called for government action on the opioid crisis. from CBC |
Hurricane Harvey survivors will face health risks even after emergency is over
Mould, sewage, carbon monoxide and effects on mental health are all concerns for officials trying to keep people safe after the emergency evacuation ends. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2gm2J8E
Why cutting the fat and loading up on carbs can lead to poor health
Focusing on a low-fat diet has led people to overeat carbohydrates, putting them at greater risk of death and poor health, according to a Canadian-led study published in the Lancet on Tuesday. from
Jays' late rally falls short against Red Sox
Christian Vazquez hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Monday to snap a four-game losing streak for the American East
Harvey forces Texas teams to take to the road
The Houston Astros will play their next two series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, because of flooding from Hurricane Harvey, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press
Figure skater Yulia Lipnitskaya retires at 19 after battling anorexia
Russian figure skater Yulia Lipnitskaya has retired at the age of 19 following a battle with anorexia. Lipnitskaya won gold in the team event at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi when she
German nurse killed at least 86 patients, prosecutors believe
A male nurse was convicted in 2015 of murdering two patients with overdoses of heart medication, but prosecutors have long said they believe there were many more victims. from CBC | Health News
Gushue, teammates bag rich season start at Everest Challenge
Brad Gushue made a routine takeout on his last shot of the inaugural Everest Curling Challenge Sunday night in Fredericton to capture the single-largest curling cash prize ever of $200,000. from CBC |
Cash before gold: Canadian Olympic curling champions play for $200K
The who’s who of Canadian curlers have assembled in Fredericton this weekend for the Everest Curling Challenge with the chance of winning the largest cash prize in the sport’s history. For many, it's
Penicillin allergy labels are 'frequent but frequently inaccurate,' investigators find
You've probably been asked if you are allergic to penicillin. Now, Canadian researchers have found that people who thought they were may not be after all. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2vCTUJO
New risk for new moms and moms to be
Women face serious mental health challenges during and after pregnancy. @NightshiftMD has a revealing new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2waJZig
Canada falls to Virgin Islands in FIBA AmeriCup opener
Walter Hodge scored 25 points and added eight assists as the Virgin Islands defeated Canada 83-71 on Sunday at the FIBA AmeriCup. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/2xEPR0N
Buxton sticks it to Blue Jays with 3 home runs
Byron Buxton hit three home runs to power the Minnesota Twins to a 7-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2gg3H6E
Marlins' Stanton launches 50th HR of season
Giancarlo Stanton hit his 50th home run to break an eighth-inning tie, helping the Miami Marlins sweep the San Diego Padres with a 6-2 victory on Sunday. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2wTvBeV
Groups train workers to help LGBT seniors feel more comfortable in long-term care
Since 2008, Brian Hobbs and a group of volunteers with the Ottawa Senior Pride Network have spearheaded an effort, now mirrored by other groups across the country, to make LGBT seniors feel more
Lyme disease on the rise in Canada, but doctors still confused about diagnosis
In 2015, there were more than 700 cases of Lyme disease reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada, up from roughly 130 in 2009. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2vhD4VC
Food fight: Health Canada, advertisers argue over protecting kids from junk food ads
Striking the right balance between shielding impressionable young minds from junk food marketing, without taking aim at industry jobs from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2gg3ZdG
Feeling at home: Staff trainers help LGBT seniors overcome fears in long-term care
Since 2008, Brian Hobbs and a group of volunteers with the Ottawa Senior Pride Network have spearheaded an effort, now mirrored by other groups across the country, to make LGBT seniors feel more
Blue Jays hold on to even series with Twins
Josh Donaldson delivered an eighth inning RBI double and later scored as the Toronto Blue Jays hung on to edge the Minnesota Twins 10-9 on Saturday at Rogers Centre. from CBC | MLB
Isaiah Thomas injury holding up Cavs-Celtics blockbuster: report
Two people with knowledge of the situation say the Cleveland Cavaliers are doing a "deep and thorough" review of their blockbuster trade that sent All-Star guard Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics. from
SECOND OPINION | New secrets from tobacco industry documents
Tobacco documents reveal the industry had its eye on nicotine gum and patches decades ago. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2iABTL4
System 'stretched to max capacity' as neonatal ICUs see surge in sick babies, doctors warn
Ontario doctors are warning there are not enough intensive-care beds for newborn babies following what provincial health officials call a "surge" in the number of sick premature infants over the last few months.
Increased demand leads to global shortage of diabetes equipment component
A global shortage of a component used in conjunction with a popular brand of insulin pump has left some people resorting to older methods to test their blood sugar. from CBC | Health
Colon, Twins keep Jays at bay in Wild Card chase
Bartolo Colon pitched 6 2/3 innings for his second straight win, Byron Buxton had three hits and two RBIs and the Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 on Friday night. from
MLB stars spice up the diamond on Players Weekend
Players Weekend was introduced this year and it means players have a lot of freedom to customize their uniforms for a weekend to show off their personalities. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2vp4zZm
Tigers' Cabrera banned 7 games, Yankees' Sanchez gets 4 for fight
Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera has been suspended seven games and New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez got banned four games for their actions on a fight-filled afternoon at Comerica Park. from CBC
Watchdog group blasts Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop for 'deceptive' health claims
Goop is back the spotlight this week, with an advertising watchdog group blasting actress Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle company for making "unsubstantiated, and therefore deceptive, death and disease-treatment claims." from CBC | Health News
Health Canada warns of suffocation risks of baby nests
Health Canada is warning the public about the suffocation risk associated with small, portable beds with soft, padded sides known as baby nests. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2gd8uFZ
Veteran Joel Anthony thankful to represent Canada at FIBA AmeriCup
Joel Anthony rarely turns down a chance to suit up for Canada. The 35-year-old from Montreal will lead Canada's men's basketball team at the FIBA AmeriCup tournament that tips off Sunday in Argentina,
Many seeking opioid recovery in U.S. find relapse and fraud
Rather than working to get people well, a growing number of unscrupulous industry players are focusing on getting people to relapse so that insurance dollars keep rolling in, according to law enforcement officials,
Improving access to mental health counselling a priority at UBC
The University of British Columbia is making changes to shift the conversation about mental health on campus. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2ws5hJ3
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