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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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May

Hearing & Speech, (Better) Month: May

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Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM), sponsored by the American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA), raises awareness about communication disorders and the role of ASHA members in providing life-altering treatment. The website for BHSM includes tools for promoting this event, including media, education, and outreach.

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May

Heart Week (AU): May 1-7

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Heart Week in Australia focuses on the health profession and the Australian public. It seeks to promote conversations centered on heart health and reducing the risk of heart disease.

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May

Hemochromatosis Awareness Month (CA): May

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Hemochromatosis Awareness Month in Canada addresses the issue of too much iron in the body. The disease most often appears in men and women over 40 and can be instigated through heredity, diet, vitamin pills with iron, and alcohol consumption. This awareness month urges Canadians to get tested and provides resources for those affected by the disease.

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May

Hepatitis Awareness Month, Ntl.: May

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National Hepatitis Awareness Month highlights the silent epidemic suffered by more than 5 million Americans, chronic hepatitis B, and hepatitis C infections. Most infected Americans remain unaware that they have this severe liver infection. Improving screening and testing rates is essential to reduce the burden of illness and death from these diseases. National Hepatitis Testing Day is an educational initiative of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Division of Viral Hepatitis and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to boost screening rates in the U.S. Hep B United is a national hepatitis B campaign to support and leverage local coalitions around the country addressing hepatitis B and liver cancer. See the Hp B United site for links to Hepatitis B Testing events in your area. http://www.hepbunited.org

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May

Hereditary Hemochromatosis Genetic Screening and Awareness Month, Ntl.: May

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The American Hemochromatosis Society (AHS) champions National Hereditary Hemochromatosis Genetic Screening and Awareness Month in May; it previously ran in July. Canada conducts a similar campaign within their borders. National Hereditary Hemochromatosis Genetic Screening and Awareness Month was founded in 1998 by Josephine Bogie Thomas, who succumbed to complications from the disease in 1999. AHS seeks to raise awareness and encourage people to get tested for Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HH), commonly called iron overload disease, iron storage disease, or genetic iron poisoning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists Hereditary Hemochromatosis as America's most common genetic disease. One in eight people, or 33 million Americans, are carriers of the disease, and most don't know it. Mutations of the disease can manifest as full-blown Hereditary hemochromatosis. It can affect anyone, men, women, and children at any stage of life affect men, women, and children at any age. Hereditary hemochromatosis is an inherited disorder that causes the body to absorb too much iron from the diet. The excess iron is then stored in various organs, such as the liver, heart, and pancreas, potentially leading to life-threatening conditions like liver disease, heart problems, and diabetes. Mutations in the HFE gene cause the most common form of hereditary hemochromatosis. Early symptoms of the disorder may include joint pain, fatigue, and weakness. If left untreated, it can result in more severe health issues, including liver cirrhosis, heart failure, and diabetes. Early detection and treatment can help prevent or reduce complications. Genetic screening for hereditary hemochromatosis is crucial, particularly for individuals of Northern European descent, who are more likely to carry HFE gene mutations. Screening involves a blood test for elevated iron levels and specific gene mutations. If the condition is diagnosed early, treatment can be as simple as regular blood donations or therapeutic phlebotomy to remove excess iron from the body.

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May

High Blood Pressure Education Month, Ntl.: May

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May is High Blood Pressure Education Month. Physical activity is one of the most critical steps to prevent or control high blood pressure. The National High Blood Pressure Education Program (NHBPEP), established in 1972, cooperates with professional and voluntary health agencies, state health departments, and many community groups. The NHBPEP is administered and coordinated by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The goal of the NHBPEP is to reduce death and disability related to high blood pressure through professional, patient, and public education programs. Activities you already do, such as gardening, spring cleaning and painting, mowing the lawn, raking leaves, playing with young children, and walking, can improve your heart health. All you need are 30 minutes at most, preferably daily. You can even divide it up if you exercise at least ten minutes each time. For more information on high blood pressure and moderate activities to help you control it, visit the NHLBI at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/index.html

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May

Homeowner's Day, New: May 1

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Homeownership is intrinsic to the American dream, and it's a goal and freedom many aspire to. National New Home Owner's Day celebrates first-time buyers basking in accomplishing this major life decision and goal.

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May

Hug Your Cat Day: May 1*

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May

Huntington's Disease Awareness Month (CA): May

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May is National Huntington Disease Awareness Month in Canada. Huntington's disease (HD) is a genetic brain disorder that destroys life, and it is described as having Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Schizophrenia all at once. HD causes cells in specific parts of the brain to die. As the disease progresses, a person with Huntington's cannot manage movements, recall events, make decisions, and control emotions. The condition leads to incapacitation and, eventually, death. HD is hereditary. A child born to a parent with HD has a 50% chance of sharing the same fate as all family members. One in every 7,000 Canadians has Huntington's disease, males and females have the same risk of inheriting the disease, and HD occurs in all races. A middle-aged disease, its symptoms usually appear between the ages of 30 and 45, but in rare instances, it has shown up in children as young as five and with people in their 70s. Currently, it is incurable with no effective treatments. In 2006, Canadian researchers stopped the progression of HD in mice. Dr. Sipione, from the University of Alberta, showed that injecting ganglioside GM1 into the brains of HD mice can reverse the disease's motor symptoms. Her experiments prove that it might be possible to develop drugs to reverse at least some of the effects of HD in humans. In May 2012, Dr. Ray Truant of McMaster University revealed a link between this fatal neurodegenerative disease and Alzheimer's. This link may point to potential drug targets for both disorders. National Huntington Disease Awareness Month is a time for Canadians to learn about the disease, support those with it, and raise funds and awareness toward a cure. This event occurs in the United States with a different sponsor.

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May

Huntington's Disease Awareness Month: May

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May is National Huntington Disease Awareness Month in the United States. Huntington's disease (HD) is a genetic brain disorder that destroys life, and it is described as having Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Schizophrenia all at once. HD causes cells in specific parts of the brain to die. As the disease progresses, a person with Huntington's cannot manage movements, recall events, make decisions, and control emotions. The condition leads to incapacitation and, eventually, death. HD is hereditary. A child born to a parent with HD has a 50% chance of sharing the same fate as all family members. One in every 7,000 Canadians has Huntington's disease, males and females have the same risk of inheriting the disease, and HD occurs in all races. A middle-aged disease, its symptoms usually appear between the ages of 30 and 45, but in rare instances, it has shown up in children as young as five and with people in their 70s. Currently, it is incurable with no effective treatments. In 2006, Canadian researchers stopped the progression of HD in mice. Dr. Sipione, from the University of Alberta, showed that injecting ganglioside GM1 into the brains of HD mice can reverse the disease's motor symptoms. Her experiments prove that it might be possible to develop drugs to reverse at least some of the effects of HD in humans. In May 2012, Dr. Ray Truant of McMaster University revealed a link between this fatal neurodegenerative disease and Alzheimer's. This link may point to potential drug targets for both disorders. National Huntington Disease Awareness Month is a time for Canadians to learn about the disease, support those with it, and raise funds and awareness toward a cure. This event is also occurring in the Canada with a different sponsor.

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May

Inventors Month, Ntl.: May

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Inventors Digest Magazine, United Inventors Association, and the Academy of Applied Science designate this month as National Inventors Month. May aligns with the National Inventors Hall of Fame induction ceremonies and the academic calendar. It is a month to explore inventions and celebrate the people who invent.

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May

Jewish-American Heritage Month: May

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