Thousands of Canadians are pressing the federal government to ban what is called "conversion therapy," a controversial practice where LGBT youth are counselled or treated to become straight. from CBC | Health News
Doctor questions 'disgraceful' care provided by private, high-volume methadone clinics amid opioid crisis
As a northern Ontario city battles an opioid overdose death rate that's twice as high as the provincial average, there is rising concern about a treatment model dominated by for-profit methadone clinics. from
Red Sox feast on Yankees as Brock Holt hits for cycle in lopsided win
Brock Holt became the first player to hit for the cycle in a post-season game and the Boston Red Sox routed the New York Yankees 16-1 on Monday night to grab a 2-1
Manny Machado slugs Dodgers into 3rd straight NLCS
Manny Machado hit a three-run homer, David Freese came through again in the post-season and the Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the NL Championship Series for the third year in a row, eliminating
Astros carve up Cleveland's bullpen to reach ALCS
The Houston Astros advanced to the AL Championship Series for the second straight year, completing a division-round sweep of Cleveland on Monday with an 11-3 win in Game 3 helped by two key
Kershaw would start potential Game 5 for Dodgers, says manager
Max Muncy is starting at first base and Joc Pederson is in left field for the Los Angeles Dodgers against Atlanta Braves right-hander Mike Foltynewicz in Monday's Game 4 of the National League
Mavericks fire photographer accused of sexual harassment: report
The Dallas Mavericks have reportedly fired a team photographer amid allegations of sexual harassment from several women. from CBC | NBA News https://ift.tt/2yoMkWE
Suns fire general manager Ryan McDonough days before start of season
The Phoenix Suns have fired GM Ryan McDonough barely a week before the NBA season begins. James Jones and Trevor Bukstein will share the GM duties on an interim basis. from CBC |
Alonso, Cabrera sit as part of Cleveland's Game 3 lineup juggling
With his club down 2-0 to Houston in the ALDS and batting .100, Cleveland manager Terry Francona juggled his lineup Monday afternoon by starting right-handed hitters Yandy Diaz at designated hitter and Brandon
5 new Ebola cases confirmed in eastern Congo
The Congolese health ministry on has reported a further five confirmed cases of Ebola in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, blaming the higher-than-normal daily increase on community resistance to disease
Entrepreneurs cook up edible pot products despite legalization delay
Businesses across Canada are cooking up weed-laced goodies to prepare for their legalization next year. Companies are betting on a big market and hope to avoid some of the pitfalls seen in U.S.
Acuna, Atlanta live to fight another day with huge Game 3 win
The Atlanta Braves held on for a 6-5 win in Game 3 of their NLDS series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night in Georgia. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2pJ4heG
CAMH reaches settlement with former head of gender identity clinic
Canada's largest mental health centre has apologized to its former psychologist and is paying him more than half a million dollars after publishing a report that erroneously described his interactions with patients. from
There will be no such thing as painless national pharmacare
While it's certainly true that there are gaps in the current system — especially with respect to expensive, catastrophic drug coverage — and that lower-income Canadians are more likely to suffer as a
Dr. Nadia Alam's apology raises questions about the medical community's stance on marijuana
The president of the Ontario Medical Association has issued an apology on Twitter after receiving backlash for stating that marijuana could act as a "gateway" drug and that it can cause anxiety and
SECOND OPINION|A chilling effect of #MeToo in medicine
The #MeToo movement has brought down powerful men for allegations of sexual misconduct, but a commentary in a medical journal has found an unflattering side effect. It says #MeToo is preventing women in
Braves stay alive with tight Game 3 win against Dodgers
Reliever Arodys Vizcaino escaped his own jam in a nervy ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves held off the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 Sunday night, cutting their deficit in the NL Division Series
Brewers tap out Rockies to complete NLDS sweep
Wade Miley pitched masterfully into the fifth inning before turning it over to a lights-out Milwaukee bullpen, 38-year-old catcher Erik Kratz kept up his torrid hitting and the Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies
Canadian Medical Association resigns from world body amid plagiarism accusations
The Canadian Medical Association says it has resigned from the World Medical Association, accusing the international group's incoming president of plagiarizing his inaugural speech. from CBC | Health News https://ift.tt/2Ofm8IU
New medical guidelines aim to clear up confusion about cannabis for seniors
The generation of Canadians who rocked out to the 1960s song Marijuana by Country Joe and the Fish are seniors now, and some of them are curious about the potential health benefits of
Sanchez goes yard twice as Yankees even up ALDS against Red Sox
Gary Sanchez homered twice, Aaron Judge also hit a tape-measure shot and Masahiro Tanaka pitched the New York Yankees past the Boston Red Sox 6-2 on Saturday night to tie their AL Division
Bregman stays hot as Astros take 2-0 stranglehold over Cleveland in ALDS
Alex Bregman homered for the second straight day, Marwin Gonzalez hit a go-ahead, two-run double and the Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Indians 3-1 Saturday to take a 2-0 AL Division Series lead.
Moore-Towers, Marinaro take silver at Finlandia Open
Kirsten Moore-Towers of St. Catharines, Ont., and Michael Marinaro of Sarnia, Ont., won Saturday's free skate to earn the silver medal in pairs on Saturday at the Finlandia Open figure skating competition. from
'Very, very hurtful': Sask. patients, doctors aim to move past fat shaming in health care
The health risks of obesity are well-documented, but people are opening up about the negative impact it of medical professionals seeing them only through the lens of their weight or body mass index.
Why some doctors are saying it's time to 'drop the D'
To take or not to take? That may be the question on the minds of many vitamin D users this week after a large study found the supplement does not prevent fractures, falls
Kershaw sharp as Dodgers earn 2nd straight shutout against Braves
Clayton Kershaw tossed eight innings of two-hit ball in the Dodgers' second straight playoff shutout, and Manny Machado slugged a two-run homer as Los Angeles beat the Atlanta Braves 3-0 on Friday night
Sale finds redemption as Red Sox hold off Yankees in Game 1 win
Chris Sale struck out eight for his first career post-season win, J.D. Martinez hit a three-run homer and the Boston Red Sox sweated out their shaky bullpen to beat the New York Yankees
Norm Powell makes his case in Raptors rout of Australian squad
Norm Powell scored 21 points to lead Toronto to a 120-82 pre-season victory Friday over Australian team Melbourne United, on a night that was part game, part tryout. from CBC | NBA News
Streaking Brewers take 2-0 NLDS lead over frustrated Rockies
Jhoulys Chacin and the Milwaukee bullpen kept in control, Mike Moustakas contributed two more big hits and the Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 4-0 on Friday for a commanding 2-0 lead in their
Houston gets the jump on Cleveland to take 1-0 series lead
George Springer and the Houston Astros picked up right where they left off last post-season, hitting four home runs to power past the Cleveland Indians 7-2 Friday in Game 1 of the AL
Blue Jays acquire pitcher Merryweather from Cleveland to complete Donaldson trade
​The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-hander Julian Merryweather from Cleveland on Friday to complete the Aug. 31 trade that sent veteran third baseman Josh Donaldson to Cleveland. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2DZEx7z
Sobeys brand packaged vegetables recalled because of Listeria risk
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall warning for certain Sobeys brand packaged vegetable products because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. from CBC | Health News https://ift.tt/2pE2OWY
Yazidi activist, Congolese doctor win Nobel Peace Prize for combating sexual violence
Dr. Denis Mukwege, a gynecologist treating victims of sexual violence in Congo, and Nadia Murad, a Yazidi human rights activist and survivor of sexual slavery by the ISIS, have won the 2018 Nobel
Vaping 'guinea pigs': E-cigarette health risks you may not be aware of
As vaping products, and the promotion of them, become more prevalent, health professionals are warning e-cigarettes are not as safe as many people believe them to be. from CBC | Health News https://ift.tt/2Peuo8a
Hidden camera reveals overlooked dangerous behaviour, near-misses in trampoline parks
Since the first trampoline park in Canada opened in 2011, others have been popping up across the country — and with them comes the risk of serious injury. Marketplace visited 12 trampoline parks
Dodgers blast their way to NLDS Game 1 win over Braves
Joc Pederson hit a lead off home run Thursday, Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched seven shutout innings as a surprise Game 1 starter, and the Los Angeles Dodgers opened the National League Division Series with
Watch the 2018 Stockholm Ladies Cup of Curling
Watch live coverage from the 2018 2018 Stockholm Ladies Cup of Curling in Sweden, beginning on Friday at 7:30 a.m. ET. from CBC | Curling News https://ift.tt/2yegFH9
After blowing lead in 9th, Brewers come back to beat Rockies in 10th
Mike Moustaksas scored MVP front-runner Christian Yelich with a two-out single in the 10th inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers bounced back to beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 to open their NL Division Series
Beyond the scalpel: Why 'virtual' autopsies may be the way of the future
It's a familiar scene, whether on TV or in the lab: A body is cut open, prodded and poked to reveal how someone died. Now a recent study suggests a high-tech, less-invasive version
Combating cancer one Nobel Prize at a time
Fighting cancer can be a thankless job, but several scientists who have made significant contributions to the advancement of cancer treatments are getting the recognition they deserve this week after being awarded the
After 2017 debacle, Chris Sale eager to prove himself in ALDS against Yankees
The Red Sox left-hander will start Game 1 of the AL Division Series against the New York Yankees on Friday night, one year after he was bombarded by the championship-bound Houston Astros in
HIV-positive mother in South Africa donates liver to critically ill child
Doctors in South Africa say they transplanted part of a liver from a mother with HIV to her critically ill but HIV-negative child, concluding that the chance to save a life outweighed the
Spread of death cap mushroom in B.C. prompts advisory warning for people to 'play it safe'
Officials are asking foragers to be on the lookout for the deadly fungus and to avoid picking urban mushrooms altogether. from CBC | Health News https://ift.tt/2Nlejf9
Grieving Calgary mother wants women to know about life-threatening pregnancy complication
Jill Young's daughter, Cara Kernohan, died suddenly of a severe form of pre-eclampsia called HELLP syndrome. She was 35 weeks pregnant. from CBC | Health News https://ift.tt/2E5NxYK
Man found dead in locked hospital bathroom a 'very vulnerable person,' sister says
A 61-year-old patient died while locked in a washroom at Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre and now his sister wants answers from the hospital. from CBC | Health News https://ift.tt/2ICpv6z
New drug shown to slow progress of ALS gets green light from Health Canada
Health Canada has approved a new ALS drug that is showing the potential to slow progress of the fatal disease. from CBC | Health News https://ift.tt/2NjKpYF
Game Wrap: Yankees defeat Athletics, advance to ALDS
New York beats Oakland 7-2, will face Boston in American League Division series. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2RnJ5aq
Yankees rout A's to set up ALDS against rival Red Sox
Aaron Judge got the party started with a two-run homer in the first inning, Luis Severino atoned for flopping in his post-season debut last year and the New York Yankees beat the Oakland
Cubs' Addison Russell banned 40 games under MLB domestic violence policy
Chicago Cubs infielder Addison Russell accepted a 40-game suspension Wednesday for violating Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy after a series of allegations made by his ex-wife. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2xWWD4K
Bob Elliott's Baseball: Hard not to cheer for Anthopoulos' Braves
Each year there is a question among Jays fans when their team fails to qualify: Who to cheer for? A lot of Jays fans will remember 2015, the end of the team's post-season
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