BRA DAY USA

"BRA (Breast Reconstruction Awareness) Day USA is observed on the third Wednesday in October."https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/bra-day-usa-third-wednesday-in-october

MEDICAL ASSISTANTS RECOGNITION DAY

"On the Wednesday of the third business week in October, we celebrate the healthcare heroes who keep medical offices running: our Medical Assistants!"

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/medical-assistants-recognition-day-wednesday-of-third-full-week-in-october

NATIONAL WITCH HAZEL DAY

"On October 21, discover one of America’s first skin treatments and favorite skincare ingredients when you celebrate National Witch Hazel Day."

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-witch-hazel-day-october-21

PRO-LIFE DAY OF SILENT SOLIDARITY

"On the third Tuesday of October, an observance known as the Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity takes place."https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/pro-life-day-of-silent-solidarity-third-tuesday-in-october

NATIONAL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN DAY

"The third Tuesday in October recognizes National Pharmacy Technician Day as an opportunity to thank technicians for their invaluable support and contributions throughout the year."

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-pharmacy-technician-day-third-tuesday-in-october

Urine and Health

"You or your doctor may be able to tell some things about your health simply by looking at the color of your pee and how clear it is."

https://www.webmd.com/urinary-incontinence-oab/ss/slideshow-urine-your-health?ecd=wnl_spr_101926&ctr=wnl-spr-101926_supportBottom_cta_1&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Weight loss

"Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) happens when extra fat builds up in the liver. "https://www.webmd.com/fatty-liver-disease/ss/cm/slideshow-habits-to-kickstart-weight-loss-for-healthier-liver?ecd=wnl_spr_101926&ctr=wnl-spr-101926_supportTop_title_2&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Lower Back

"The low back, also called the lumbar region, is the area of the back that starts below the ribcage."https://www.webmd.com/back-pain/ss/slideshow-low-back-pain-overview?ecd=wnl_spr_101926&ctr=wnl-spr-101926_supportTop_cta_1&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Aging

"We all forget things sometimes, especially when life gets busy."https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/ss/cm/slideshow-is-it-aging-or-alzheimers?ecd=wnl_spr_101926&ctr=wnl-spr-101926_lead_cta&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

NATIONAL NO BEARD DAY

"Annually on October 18, National No Beard Day challenges the bearded to take a bold step and go clean-shaven."

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-no-beard-day

Staying Young

"Youth isn’t just skin deep; like our bodies, our brains can age more or less depending on our lifestyles, habits, and diets."https://betterreport.com/habits-aging-your-brain/?lctg=726392e9-ea3f-4514-bc95-f80e8eb6863f

NATIONAL EDGE DAY

"On October 17th, National Edge Day celebrates a conscious choice and a vibrant youth movement: the commitment to living free from alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drugs. "

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-edge-day-october-17

Walking

"One of the safest forms of exercise is walking."

https://www.ba-bamail.com/health/weight-loss/walking-is-one-of-the-best-things-you-can-do-heres-why/

Cancer

"Cancer can seem random. It’s often the result of many factors, including genetic mutations that build up over a lifetime of exposure to sun, pollution, and other sources of DNA damage, combined with a person’s genetic predisposition."

https://time.com/article/2026/10/13/infections-linked-to-new-cancer-cases/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Flu Season

"Flu season usually builds in late fall, but this year it’s getting a jump start."

https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/10/why-october-is-the-best-time-to-get-your-flu-shot-this-year/

WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY

"National White Cane Safety Day on October 15th honors the independence, achievements, and rights of people who are blind or visually impaired."

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/white-cane-safety-day-october-15

NATIONAL AESTHETICIAN DAY

"On October 15, we shine the spotlight on the skincare professionals who keep us looking our best. It's National Aesthetician Day!"

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-aesthetician-day-october-15

Fiber in Fruits

"The fiber in whole fruit fills you up and slows down how your blood takes in energy. Without that fiber, you’re just drinking nutritious sugar-water that can quickly hype you up -- and bring you down just as fast. That can leave you hungry and angry -- “hangry.” That won't help anxiety and depression."

https://www.webmd.com/depression/ss/slideshow-avoid-foods-anxiety-depression?ecd=wnl_spr_101426&ctr=wnl-spr-101426_lead_image&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Lymphatic

"In a word, swelling. Extra fluid builds up in your tissue when your lymphatic system isn't working well, usually because your lymph nodes were damaged or removed."

https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/ss/slideshow-lymphedema?ecd=wnl_spr_101426&ctr=wnl-spr-101426_supportTop_title_1&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Pancreatic tumors

"A new analysis of nearly half a million cells from dozens of pancreatic tumors, led by researchers at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center and New York University (NYU), reveals how pancreatic cancer cells continuously reshape their genetic makeup over time, enabling them to evade treatment."

https://today.ucsd.edu/story/scientists-reveal-how-pancreatic-cancer-evolves-to-evade-treatment?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

NATIONAL EMERGENCY NURSE'S DAY

"Each year during Emergency Nurses Week, National Emergency Nurse's Day takes place on the second Wednesday in October to recognize the dedication of ER nurses across the nation. "

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-emergency-nurses-day-second-wednesday-in-october

NATIONAL CURVES DAY

"National Curves Day on the second Wednesday in October recognizes plus-sized women and men all across the country."

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-curves-day-second-wednesday-in-october

Skin Allergies

"About 8% of children and 10% of adults in the United States have food allergies. Itching is the most common symptom of an allergic reaction to food."

https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/foods-itchy-skin?ecd=wnl_cmt_101426&ctr=wnl-cmt-101426_supportTop_title_1&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Eczema

"If you’ve ever used a prescription cream or ointment for atopic dermatitis or eczema, chances are it contained a topical steroid."

https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/eczema/ss/topical-steroid-withdrawal-timeline?ecd=wnl_cmt_101426&ctr=wnl-cmt-101426_lead_cta&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Rabies

 

"Bats play a vital role in our ecosystem, and they do not all carry rabies."

https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/prevention/bats.html?utm_source=beehiiv&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-health-matters&_bhlid=1e908004f28873574974996eafae5d0f46d88872

White Noise

"Some people swear by white noise apps or noise machines to help them sleep soundly."

https://betterreport.com/common-sleep-aid-may-be-doing-more-harm-than-good/?lctg=726392e9-ea3f-4514-bc95-f80e8eb6863f

Health myths debunked by Science

"In a world of overwhelming amounts of information, where everyone has an honorary doctor’s degree courtesy of search engines and symptom-finding websites, it is often hard to sift between what’s real and what’s myth."

https://www.ba-bamail.com/health/general-health-tips/8-biology-factoids-you-were-taught-that-are-totally-false/

METASTATIC BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY

"On October 13, National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day focuses on the estimated 271,270 Americans diagnosed with this destructive form of cancer."

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/metastatic-breast-cancer-awareness-day-october-13

NATIONAL NO BRA DAY

"National No Bra Day on October 13 encourages wearers to leave that bra at home to promote cancer awareness."

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-no-bra-day

Sleep Aids

"Millions of Americans use cannabis products as sleep aids, but a new Northwestern Medicine study suggests marijuana may not improve sleep the way many people believe it does."

https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2026/10/think-cannabis-helps-you-sleep-better-think-again?fj=1&utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Coffee

"In a small experiment, researchers found that only participants who drank decaffeinated coffee showed significant improvements on memory tests."

https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/10/coffees-memory-boosting-effect-might-have-nothing-to-do-with-caffeine-study-suggests/

Skin reflects health

"Your skin can be a window to your underlying health, says Wake Forest University's Joseph Jorizzo, MD, one of the experts who literally wrote the book on skin signs of internal disease."https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/ss/slideshow-skin-and-health?ecd=wnl_spr_100926&ctr=wnl-spr-100926_supportBottom_description_1&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Bone Loss

"It’s when your bones get dangerously weak and more likely to break, especially in the hip, spine, and wrist."https://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/ss/slideshow-bone-conditions?ecd=wnl_spr_100926&ctr=wnl-spr-100926_supportTop_description_2&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Protein

"You should get a minimum of 10% of your daily calories from protein."https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-not-enough-protein-signs?ecd=wnl_spr_100926&ctr=wnl-spr-100926_supportTop_cta_1&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Coffee and tea

"Aside from plain water, coffee and tea are the most enjoyed beverages around the world."

https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/ss/slideshow-coffee-tea-benefits?ecd=wnl_spr_100926&ctr=wnl-spr-100926_lead_cta&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Genetic Wear

"Researchers studying a giant tortoise named Jonathan say it’s not just good genes, but lack of genetic wear and tear that have kept him going for nearly two centuries."

https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/genetic-analysis-of-the-worlds-oldest-land-animal-reveals-secret-of-living-194-years?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

NATIONAL PRO-LIFE CUPCAKE DAY

"On October 9, National Pro-Life Cupcake Day encourages open dialogue about an emotionally charged topic and an exchange of cupcakes to ease the conversation. "

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-pro-life-cupcake-day-october-9

PANS/PANDAS AWARENESS DAY

"PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day on October 9 sets out to increase research, education, and support those affected by Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndromes (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS)."

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/pans-pandas-awareness-day-october-9

NATIONAL TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA AWARENESS DAY

"On October 7th, we observe National Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day."

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-trigeminal-neuralgia-awareness-day-october-7

Worst Food for Blood Pressure

"The shrimp fried rice at your favorite spot might be amazing, but it’s likely full of sodium."

https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/ss/slideshow-worst-foods-high-blood-pressure?ecd=wnl_spr_100726&ctr=wnl-spr-100726_supportTop_title_1&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Petroleum Jelly

"Petroleum jelly hit the market almost 150 years ago."

https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/ss/slideshow-petroleum-jelly-uses?ecd=wnl_spr_100726&ctr=wnl-spr-100726_lead_image&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Prescriptions

"Most prescription medications come with clear instructions for how to take them safely."

https://betterreport.com/how-to-safely-dispose-of-your-leftover-prescription-medications/?lctg=726392e9-ea3f-4514-bc95-f80e8eb6863f

Skincare oils

"When it comes to skincare oils, we usually hear about coconut, avocado, argan, or jojoba."

https://www.ba-bamail.com/health/skincare-and-haircare/five-benefits-of-carrot-oil-for-the-skin/

Hands shaking

"This nerve disorder is the most common reason your coffee cup won't stay still while you hold it."https://www.webmd.com/parkinsons-disease/ss/slideshow-reasons-your-hands-are-shaking?ecd=wnl_spr_100626&ctr=wnl-spr-100626_supportTop_cta_1&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Dehydration

"It’s when you lose more water than you take in."https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-diet-dehydration?ecd=wnl_spr_100626&ctr=wnl-spr-100626_lead_cta&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Pregnancy

"Pregnant women and newborn babies are at growing risk of stillbirths, premature births and low birth weight due to rising global temperatures, medics have urgently warned, as record temperatures strike across the world in 2026."

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/pregnancy-stillbirth-heatwave-climate-change-cop-b3060938.html?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Snacking Calories

"Calories aren’t the only factor to consider when choosing a snack to indulge in."

https://betterreport.com/guilt-free-foods/?lctg=726392e9-ea3f-4514-bc95-f80e8eb6863f

Erectile dysfunction

"Erectile dysfunction is common after prostate cancer surgery, but wrapping thin sheets of dried placenta around exposed nerves during the procedure may allow faster recovery."

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2591588-placenta-wrap-hastens-erection-recovery-after-prostate-surgery/?utm_source=nshet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nshet_031026&utm_term=Newsletter%20NSHET_Health%20Check

Business of Life

"To say I was busy this month would be an understatement."

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2590997-can-you-hack-your-brain-to-be-ultra-productive/?utm_source=nshet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nshet_031026&utm_term=Newsletter%20NSHET_Health%20Check

NATIONAL CHILD HEALTH DAY

"In the United States, National Child Health Day occurs each year on the first Monday in October."

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-child-health-day-first-monday-in-october

NATIONAL BODY LANGUAGE DAY

"During the first Friday in October, National Body Language Day recognizes the significance of nonverbal communication in your life."

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-body-language-day-first-friday-in-october

KRAS

 

"About 25 percent of lung adenocarcinomas have mutations of the gene KRAS, which drives uncontrolled cell growth. In recent years, the FDA has approved two KRAS inhibitors to treat patients with KRAS mutations."

https://news.mit.edu/2026/lung-cancers-can-use-two-different-mechanisms-evade-kras-inhibiting-drugs-0930?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Don't eat sweets while taking antibiotics

"Eating sweets while taking antibiotics may worsen the harm done by the drugs to the normal community of bacteria in the gut, a new study found."

https://nyulangone.org/news/sugar-amplifies-damage-done-gut-health-antibiotics?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4