Two moms whose late sons suffered from a degenerative brain condition associated with the type of head impacts common in collision sports are suing the biggest youth football league in the U.S. But one neurologist says there is still a lot scientists don’t understand about brain injury in sport.
Tag: Youth
New guidelines may reduce risk of legal marijuana in youth
There are unanswered questions about the health effects of legal marijuana used for recreational purposes. A new set of expert guidelines may help lower the risk in young people.
Anti-ageing drugs holds the key to eternal youth
A MIRACLE drug could reverse the ageing process and keep people looking young, a study reveals.
‘Hands off youth!’ Greeks protest on 10th anniversary of cop fatally shooting teen (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Hundreds of demonstrators have hit the streets of Greece on the 10th anniversary of a teenager being fatally shot by an officer. Police deployed tear gas after some protesters threw stones and Molotov cocktails at officers. Around 1,700 people marched in a protest in Athens, according to AP. Although most of the demonstrators were peaceful, […]
New report calls for ‘urgent action’ over mercury poisoning of Grassy Narrows youth, mothers
A new report shows mercury poisoning of the English-Wabigoon river system is having serious, detrimental effects on the health of youth and mothers in Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation).
Quebec Inuit leaders plead for mental health support in wake of youth suicides
In Nunavik, Quebec’s expansive northern region dotted by remote fly-in Inuit villages, most residents are connected to at least one, if not several of the young people who have recently ended their own lives.
Road to the Olympic Games: 2018 Youth Olympic Games
Click on the video player on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET to watch Road to the Olympic Games, our weekly show spotlighting the best high-performance athletes from Canada and around the world. On this week's program we feature action from the 2018 Youth Olympic Games from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Let’s block ads! (Why?)
Canada's Madison Broad claims silver in 200m backstroke at Youth Olympics
Canada's Madison Broad won the silver medal in the 200-metre backstroke on Tuesday at the Youth Olympic Games. The 18-year-old from Wallaceburg, Ont., completed the race in two minutes 10.32 seconds. Tatiana Salcutan of Moldova won gold in 2:10.13 and Australian Kaylee McKeown won bronze in 2:10.67. Broad will race in the 50-metre backstroke heats […]
Petition calls for national ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBT youth
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.
Watch the 2018 Youth Olympic Games
Live Watch action from the 2018 Youth Olympic Games from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Canada has 72 athletes competing in the third edition of the Summer Games, which features sports ranging from track and field to break dancing. Coverage from Buenos Aires continues on Sunday CBC Sports · October 7 From Buenos Aires, Argentina 0:00 Click […]