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In 1988 President Reagan proclaimed Digestive Diseases Awareness Month. Digestive diseases rank second among all the causes of disability due to illness in the United States and account for one-tenth of the economic burden of disease. Their social and economic impact is enormous; half of all Americans are affected by them at some time during life. More Americans are hospitalized for digestive diseases than for any other family of illness. In recent years significant advances have taken place in digestive disease research, but efforts to determine their causes and to develop ways to prevent and treat them have only begun. Knowing these diseases' impact and the critical need for research in this field, private, scientific, and governmental organizations have committed themselves to increasing public awareness and understanding of gastrointestinal diseases. The National Institute on Health has put together several brochures on the most pervasive digestive disorder diseases, which people can access at http://www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/ap.aspx.

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May

Egg Month: May

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National Egg Month focuses on the versatility of the egg. Eggs have a vital role to play in providing nutrients to people around the world. Eggs are one of nature’s highest-quality protein sources and contain many critical life ingredients. The proteins within eggs contribute to the development of the brain and muscles. Eggs are believed to be vital in disease prevention and contribute to general well-being.

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May

Electrical Safety Month, Ntl.: May

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National Electrical Safety Month seeks to raise awareness of electrical hazards in the home, at work, at school, and when at play. It focuses on educating people about prevention. Sponsored by EFSI, National Electrical Safety Month is an opportunity to learn more about electricity and the safety measures you can take to prevent unfortunate incidents.

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May

Employee Health & Fitness Month, Global: May

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Employee Health & Fitness Month (EHFM) is an international observance of health and fitness in the workplace. Two non-profit organizations created it, the National Association for Health and Fitness and ACTIVE Life. EHFM aims to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle to employers and their employees through worksite health promotion activities and environments.

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May

Family Wellness Month: May

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May is National Family Wellness Month, an opportunity to evaluate your family’s health and implement any changes. Having your health under control is of the utmost importance. Healthy individuals create healthier families. Healthy habits begin young. This month allows parents to set their children on life-long wellness. Check local listings for clinics and events in your area. National Family Wellness Month is a nationally supported health initiative.

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May

Feast of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (PH): May

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An annual celebration of the Virgin Mary in the Philippines, Our Lady of Good Peace and Voyage is a month-long celebration of the Mother of Jesus Christ throughout the archipelago nation. Special masses are said each day. Parades and festivals occur throughout the country. As a nation of islands, blessings on travel figure prominently in the celebration Image: By Roel Balingit - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=77572480

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May

Fibromyalgia Education & Awareness Month: May

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Fibromyalgia Education & Awareness Month occurs in May each year. It was started by California- based National Fibromyalgia Association, and today it is supported by the Pharmacists Planning Service. Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic pain disorder affecting an estimated ten million people in the US and three to six percent of the world’s population. While fibromyalgia (FM) can also occur in men and children of all ethnic groups, 75-90 percent of those with this disorder are women. Fibromyalgia patients experience chronic widespread body pain and moderate to extreme fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. Often they are sensitive to touch, light, and sound and can develop irritable bowel syndrome, lupus, and arthritis. This month is about focusing awareness on fibromyalgia and creating an increased understanding of the disease and the struggles its victims deal with daily.

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May

Food Allergy Action Month: May

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Food Allergy Research & Education, Inc. (FARE) created Food Allergy Awareness Week in 1998 to educate the public about food allergies, a potentially life-threatening medical condition. Beginning in 2014, the entire month of May became Food Allergy Action Month. Food Allergy Awareness Week spotlights food allergies and anaphylaxis.

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May

Foster Care Month, Ntl.: May

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The purpose of National Foster Care Month is to take an active role in activities across the country that recognize not only these cherished children and youth but also the commitment of so many that touch their lives at a most challenging time. Young people in foster care are in the system through no fault of their own. Some are escaping abuse, while others have become orphans. Strong support structures provide children the environment to learn, grow, and reach their potential. Stability is critical to the future success of foster youth and must be a key component of foster care initiatives.

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May

Garden, Gifts from the Garden Month: May

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Our gardens give us so much, from the joy of seeing the fruits of labor to fresh vegetables, pulses, flowers, herbs, and berries. Celebrate the Gifts from Your Garden Month each May.

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May

Gardening for Wildlife Month: May

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The National Wildlife Federation's Annual Garden for Wildlife Month offers home gardeners, wildlife enthusiasts, and conservationists a chance to join with millions of their peers nationwide and help support species in their backyards. "From butterflies to birds and everything in between, species are facing unprecedented threats to their survival. Garden for Wildlife Month offers Americans a critical way they can support wildlife in their locality," said Mary Phillips, senior director of the Garden for Wildlife program. "We at the National Wildlife Federation are inspired by the millions who are making simple changes to their outdoor spaces — from whole landscaped areas to a few planters — to support pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. You can make a difference when you plant with purpose." An estimated seven million people participate in Garden for Wildlife annually, making it the nation's largest effort dedicated to helping wildlife locally. In the United States alone, a million acres a year disappear due to expanding urban and suburban development.

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May

Get Caught Reading Month: May

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Welcome to Get Caught Reading, a nationwide campaign to remind people of all ages how much fun reading is. Launched in 1999 and supported by the Association of American Publishers, GCR encourages you to order our free posters, read our newsletters, download our free videos, and join the thousands of celebrities, booksellers, teachers, and librarians who continue to embrace this campaign across the country.

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May

Haitian Heritage Month: May

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May is Haitian Heritage Month, a time to remember the unity reached by the Black and Mulatto officers at their historic congress on May 15-18, 1803, to fight together against slavery in the French colony of St. Domingue, and for its independence, which they proclaimed on January 1, 1804. Additional May anniversaries include: a) The blue and red Haitian flag's creation on May 18, 1803. b) Haitian General Toussaint Louverture's birth on May 20, 1743. c) it is the birth month of the Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus Key events during the month include: Labor and Agriculture Day (May 1) Teachers' Day (May 17) University Day (May 18) Mother's Day (Last Sunday of May) This month is a great chance to discover the rich diversity of Haitian culture, its people, and its history.

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May

Hamburger Month, Ntl.: May

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National Hamburger Day celebrates the world's favorite sandwich. The Library of Congress states the first hamburger sold in America was in 1900 by Louis Lassen, a Danish immigrant, and restaurateur in New Haven, Connecticut. White Castle hamburger chain states the hamburger is the invention of Otto Kuase of Hamburg, Germany. Who created the ground meat sandwich may never be known. The US government gives Lassen official credit because the first sale can be proved. What is known is that in 1904 at the St. Louis World's Fair, the humble hamburger sandwich caught the attention of the New York Tribune, gaining it instant celebrity in American culture. Later, Roy Kroc would make hamburgers the definition of fast food affordable to the masses. During both World Wars, due to Germany being the enemy, restaurants referred to the beef patties as Salisbury steak, a hamburger patty without the buns drenched in gravy. Whatever you want to call it, enjoy your burger this month in style.

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May

Heal the Children Month: May

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Heal the Children Month is a national fundraising and awareness drive by the non-profit Healing the Children. The organization provides critical medical care to children worldwide with the goal of ensuring every child has access to quality medical care, regardless of ability to pay, insurance status, or physical location.

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