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Substance Abuse Prevention- 2004-05-05
Building "developmental assets" can play an important role in reducing many forms of youth substance use, particularly as when asset building engages the whole community in contributing to young people's healthy development, according to a new report from Search Institute. (full story)
Health research initiative gets Canada on the Move- 2004-05-05
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and its Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes (INMD), have launched Canada on the Move, a unique web-based research project that will track how Canadians use pedometers and the steps they take each day. (full story)
Low wages condemn families to poverty- 2004-05-05
Child poverty remains firmly entrenched in Canada. Despite political vows and public concern, Canada cannot shake its high rate of child poverty. For the past three decades, child poverty levels have hovered at one child in six. (full story)
Improving detection of a cancer on the rise - 2004-05-04
Improving the detection of skin cancer - an often serious disease that is becoming increasingly common in Canada - is the goal of one of 66 new research projects announced by the Canadian Cancer Society today. (full story)
Child booster seats mandatory- 2004-05-04
QUEEN'S PARK, May 3 /CNW/ - New measures requiring booster seats for children who are too big for toddler seats and too small to be protected by seat belts would prevent injuries and save lives, Transportation Minister
Harinder Takhar and Children and Youth Services Minister Dr. Marie Bountrogianni announced today. (full story)
Reduce the risks of West Nile Virus- 2004-05-04
OTTAWA - Health Canada and its partners are reminding Canadians to take active steps to protect themselves from the risk of West Nile Virus.
Health Canada reminds Canadians to reduce the risks of West Nile Virus (full story)
Road Safety Promotion- 2004-05-04
McGuinty Government And Ontario Trucking Association Team Up To Promote Road Safety (full story)
Garage Sale - Safety Issues Key- 2004-04-30
Before dragging out all your old stuff again this year, you should be aware that anyone holding a garage sale in Canada is legally responsible for ensuring that the products they sell, whether new or used, are safe and meet specific safety standards. (full story)
Kids taking food home from school- 2004-04-25
ST. JOSEPH, Missouri (AP) -- On a recent Friday, about two dozen children went to the Noyes Elementary School office in what has become a weekly ritual at a growing number of schools: picking up backpacks of food so they won't go hungry over the weekend. (full story)
Nutrition Special Report - 2004-04-24
Since the early 1980's, Dietitians of Canada has organized an annual Nutrition Month campaign to bring attention to the importance of healthy eating and active living. (full story)
