Brain Cancer Awareness Month is observed in May. Each year more than 23,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with brain cancer and other nervous system cancers, according to federal…

Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in observed in May and encourages education in the battle against a lung disease affecting more than 30,000 people in the United States. Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month educates…

Ehlers-Danlos Awareness Month is observed in May. Ehlers-Danlos syndromes are inherited in the genes that are passed from parents to child. Fragile skin and loose joints, as well as tissue fragility,…

Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD) Awareness Month is observed each year during the month of May. Fibromuscular Dysplasia is a rare medical condition that is associated with abnormal cellular growth in the walls…

Food Allergy Action Month is observed in May. Food Allergy Action Month aids those who suffer from food allergies by creating awareness among the general public about food allergies. It also…

Global Employee Health and Fitness Month, observed in May, is an international and national observance of health and fitness in the workplace. Global Employee Health and Fitness Month brings awareness…

Global Youth Traffic Safety Month is observed in May and sponsored by the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS). Global Youth Traffic Safety Month urges all of us to help spread awareness…

Healthy Vision Month, observed in May, stresses the importance of taking care of one's eyes. Healthy Vision Month reminds the public that eye health is a priority just like eating well and…

Hepatitis Awareness Month, observed in May and sponsored by the Division of Viral Hepatitis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is a time to increase awareness of hepatitis, promote…

National Hernia Awareness Month recognizes that hernias affect millions of Americans, but only a portion of those suffering seek any kind of medical treatment. National Hernia Awareness Month is observed each June…

High Blood Pressure Education Month aims to save lives by increasing awareness and educating the public about cardiovascular risks and how to prevent them. High Blood Pressure Education Month is observed…

Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month in May, sponsored by The Huntington’s Disease Society of America. Huntington’s Disease is a fatal genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the…