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September is the Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. Sponsored by the Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC), the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO), and the American Cancer Society (ACS), this awareness campaign educates women on the symptoms and risks of ovarian cancer.

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Sep

Happy, Healthy Cat Month: September

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We have a lot of holidays, and we celebrate a lot of things. So it's no surprise that we've dedicated an entire month to one of the world's favorite pets, cats! Every September during Happy, Healthy Cat Month, we are to make sure that our favorite fur babies are happy, healthy, and loved

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Sep

Head Lice Prevention Month: September

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Just before the new school year, National Head Lice Prevention Month seeks to help parents protect their children from head lice. These parasites are commonly spread by sharing combs, hats, and clothing. The National Pediculosis Society aims to educate parents on how to get rid of an infestation without using chemicals and, of course, how to prevent one in the first place.

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Sep

Headache & Migraine Awareness Week, Ntl. (AU): September 1-7

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Headache Awareness Week is brought to you by Headache Australia. A national charitable organization dedicated to advocacy, research, and education. Headache Australia is the only organization in Australia that aims to support the more than 5 million Australians affected by headaches and migraine. Headache Australia is a division of the Brain Foundation. The Brain Foundation was established in 1970 by members of the Australian Association of Neurologists and the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia to reduce the incidence and impact of brain, spine, and nerve disorders, diseases, and injuries through the provision of support, community education, and research.

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Sep

Healthy Aging Month: September

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Healthy Aging Magazine sponsors Healthy Aging Month. This awareness month focuses on the positive outcome of growing older. During this month, the young at heart and wise in experience are encouraged to broaden their horizons and live life to the fullest.

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Sep

Honey Month: September

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Honey Month is a thirty-day celebration promoting the bee-keeping industry and the importance of honey as food and for health. Initiated by the National Honey Board in 1989, September was picked to celebrate honey after the completion of the collection season in the United States.

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Sep

Hunger Action Month (CA): September

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Formerly Hunger Awareness Week in Canada, Hunger Action Month became a month-long event in 2018 during the entire month of September. The month raises awareness of Canada's solvable hunger and food insecurity problem. Food banks across the country hold events to tell the story of their work and share the stories of Canadians needing assistance from food banks. Food Banks Canada, along with its provincial members and food banks across the country, is asking all Canadians to mark Hunger Action Month by positively impacting the issue of hunger across the country.

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Sep

Hunger Action Month: September

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Hunger exists in every county in the U.S., affecting 48 million Americans, including 15 million children. The Feeding America nationwide network of food banks believes that hunger IS solvable, and we’re leading the fight to end it. We are asking everyone in America to take action to fight hunger in their community all month long. Whether by advocating and raising awareness, volunteering, or donating, you can find the right way to make a difference during Hunger Action Month. Together, we can solve hunger.

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Sep

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) Awareness Month: September

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National Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) Awareness Month is organized annually by the Platelet Disorder Support Association (PDSA) since 2010. ITP is a disease identified by a low presence of blood cells and difficulty bleeding. The PDSA offers an extensive array of materials to help you educate about ITP and its treatment and prevention. PDSA also provides comprehensive support services to patients and health providers.

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Sep

Independence Day Holiday, (UZ)(1991): September 1

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Independence Day in Uzbekistan marks the anniversary of September 1, 1991, the official day of independence from the Soviet Union. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Sep

DNA, Genomics & Stem Cell Education Month, Ntl.: September

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DNA, Genomics, and Stem Cell Education and Awareness Month is sponsored each September by Pharmacists Planning Service, Inc. Legal issues surrounding this research are an area of constant contention. Both the medical field and the legal field are continuing to feel their way through. Several controversies impede the progress of stem cell research and DNA: How DNA data banks may be used by law enforcement. Implications of genetic testing. Patentability of a person’s DNA. These controversies stem from religious beliefs, not universally held, that establish life at conception. Opposing are scientists and others who point to how stem cells, DNA, and Genomics may one day find cures for many diseases such as Cancer, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and others. Stem cells can come from abortions and cord blood when a baby is born. DNA, Genomics, and Stem Cell Education and Awareness Month is an opportunity to learn the facts and become informed on the subject.

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Sep

Dolphins of Taiji, Intl. Day of Awareness: September 1

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International Day of Awareness for the Dolphins of Taiji began in 2004 with the Save Japan Dolphins campaign. Since 2004, the number of people eating dolphin meat has dropped dramatically. In 2004, 1,600 dolphins were killed on average in Taiji each year. During the 2014-15 season, fewer than 750 were killed. The Academy Award-winning documentary "The Cove" depicts Earth Island Institute's campaign in Taiji to stop the dolphin hunts. Recently, after ten years of pressure, the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums agreed to suspend the membership of any Japanese aquarium sourcing dolphins from Taiji. In response, Japanese zoos and aquariums voted overwhelmingly to stop buying live dolphins from Taiji. The Taiji dolphin slaughter continues today, with the Japanese government claiming killing dolphins is part of Japan's culture. In reality, this cultural tradition began in 1969.

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Sep

Dystonia Awareness Month (AU): September

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Dystonia Awareness Month, formerly week in Australia, seeks to raise awareness of this neurological condition. Dystonia is characterized by involuntary and sustained muscle spasms, abnormal movements, and postures. Typically it affects the motor pathways in the brain, controlling the recruitment and activity of muscles, resulting in involuntary actions and spasms. Besides the rare dopa-responsive dystonia, dystonia takes the night off and disappears during sleep. Unfortunately, it wakes with its human, and the cycle starts again. Though rarely fatal, currently, there is no cure. Dystonia is managed through medication, surgery, and other therapies.

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Sep

Dystonia Awareness Month (CA): September

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Dystonia Awareness Month in Canada occurs in September. Dystonia is characterized by involuntary and sustained muscle spasms, abnormal movements, and postures. Typically it affects the motor pathways in the brain, controlling the recruitment and activity of muscles, resulting in involuntary actions and spasms. Dystonia can affect movement, posture, speech, sight, and mobility. Living with dystonia can be painful, debilitating, embarrassing, and stigmatizing. Causes vary and include gene mutations, brain lesions, premature birth, disorders of body biochemistry known as inborn errors of metabolism, and exposure to drugs or chemicals. Besides the rare dopa-responsive dystonia, dystonia takes the night off and disappears during sleep. Unfortunately, it wakes with its human, and the cycle starts again. Though rarely fatal, currently, there is no cure. Dystonia is managed through medication, surgery, and other therapies.

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Sep

Ecclesiastical Orthodox New Year (C): September 1

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September 1 is the beginning of the new religious year in the Orthodox Christian community.

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