Sarcoma is a rare cancer that arises in the bones and the connective tissues such as fats and muscles. It is most commonly found in the arms and the legs, but can occur anywhere in the body. July is...
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Migraines impact about 40 million people in the United States, and one billion people worldwide. June is National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about migraines and other headache diseases. Globally, migraines and headaches are...
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time to bring up the conversation of the brain, Alzheimer’s disease, and other types of dementia. There are more than 5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s. It has been estimated that there...
June is National Men’s Health Month. It’s a time to raising awareness of preventable health problems and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. In the United States, men on average, die at higher rates...
Every year in May, Older Americans Month recognizes the contributions of older adults across the nation. While raising families and building careers, older Americans also gave back to their communities in a variety of ways. Their stories and contributions...
Women’s Health Week is a reminder for women and girls, especially during the outbreak of COVID-19, to make their health a priority. As part of the week, women are encouraged to schedule their annual wellness visits and continue to...
The pandemic has touched nearly every aspect of the world of work, from the risk of transmission of the virus in workplaces, to occupational safety and health risks that have emerged as a result of measures to mitigate the...
During the first full week of April each year, the United States observes National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight important issues that need improvement. Making communities safe and healthy...
National Nutrition Month’s mission is invites the public to learn more about making informed food choice, and develop healthy eating habits, as well as physical activity habits. We celebrate National Nutrition Month every March to helps The Academy of...
Heart disease is the number one killer in Americans. About one in three women are diagnosed with heart disease. Every February, we celebrate American Heart Month to raise awareness about cardiovascular health, and educate others on heart disease and...