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South Korea, already facing one of the world’s highest suicide rates, has seen those numbers double in the last decade, and the government is facing pressure to come up with a solution to the spiraling problem.
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On Saturday night millions in Ontario are expected to turn off the lights at 8:30 p.m. to celebrate Earth Hour. Ontario Fire Marshal Ted Wieclawek is asking participants to be fire aware during that time.
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Slang for moustache, the 'Mo' and November unite each year to challenge men to change their appearance and the face of men’s health by growing a moustache. They are reminding men that it is not too late to register.
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Halifax -
November is Adoption Awareness Month across Canada and the United States. Even though recruitment efforts are made year-round, during November families are encouraged to consider adopting a child.
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The US Justice Department reports that "college women are at a higher risk for sexual assault than their non-college-bound peers" and universities, like the University of Arkansas, are taking steps to raise awareness and prevent assaults.
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Steve Curran, a "suicide survivor", has begun an 835 mile walk across The States to raise awareness of depression. He'll walk from St Louis to Washington.
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Montreal -
For some, the fear of being at risk for Huntington's Disease is so great that it is never mentioned. It is kept secret even from your own children who may also be at risk for the disease. Such is the case with Kevin Glenney's father until recently.
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Toronto -
It is small, practical steps that prepare the children of today to become the environmentally conscious adults of tomorrow. How are Toronto area schools earning their green credibility?
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Toronto -
Toronto Public Health is working with community partners to raise awareness of TB on World TB Day. Tuberculosis, according to the World Health Organization had 9.2 million cases worldwide and 1.3 million deaths in 2007.
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Facebook status updates have included many simple colour word in the past few days. Do you know what red, black or ala natural mean?
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Awareness Headlines
Carey Mulligan backs a call for dementia awareness as a poll highlights the impact on families and friends.
 Toronto Public Health joined forces with the World Health Organization to raise awareness about tuberculosis this week.
Call for more awareness of suicide in young men
'The Dawg' talks Idol favorites and the ABCs of diabetes awareness.
How ethnic minorities are being informed about diabetes
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