ALS Awareness Month aims is to raise awareness about ALS, gather support for those affected by this condition and to encourage funding and research for a treatment or cure. Amyotrophic lateral…

Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month takes place in May and is a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. A rather broad term, Asian-Pacific encompasses all of the Asian…

Better Hearing and Speech Month, observed in May and sponsored by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, is a time to raise awareness about communication disorders and available treatment options that can…

Bladder Cancer Awareness Month is observed in May each year. Bladder cancer is a common type of cancer in the United States. Bladder Cancer Awareness Month is a time to educate the…

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…