NATIONAL AMERICAN RED CROSS FOUNDER'S DAY

"On May 21, National American Red Cross Founder's Day marks the anniversary of the American Red Cross."

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-american-red-cross-founders-day-may-21

Sleep

"Most people think of sleep as a time when the body simply rests. In reality, the brain is carrying out a complex series of processes that regulate everything from metabolism and tissue repair to memory and hormone production."

https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-hidden-sleep-switch-that-boosts-brainpower-builds-muscle-and-burns-fat/

Sleep and Alzheimer's

"Sleep complaints may be an important Alzheimer’s disease risk factor in older women with a higher genetic predisposition to the disease, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California San Diego."https://today.ucsd.edu/story/poor-sleep-tied-to-alzheimers-risk-in-older-women?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Hantavirus

"Since the first cases of hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship were reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) on May 2, misinformation has rapidly flooded the Internet."https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-to-arm-yourself-against-hantavirus-misinformation/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TIS_051826&utm_term=misinformation%20about%20the%20disease%20is%20spreading%20fast&_kx=QogHQA2lgNiIy1Qe3OaBrJ3yNRzU0z8DYf4XpeFP0CI.WEer5A

Memory

"Do you walk into the kitchen only to realize you have no idea why you’re there, forget the name of someone you just met, or start driving only to realize you forgot how to get to where it is that you’re going?"https://www.ba-bamail.com/health/general-health-tips/what-causes-our-memory-to-breakdown-and-can-we-prevent-it/

Class of 2026 Graduation

"Weill Cornell Medicine celebrated the Class of 2026 May 14 during two Commencement ceremonies at Carnegie Hall."https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2026/05/future-healthcare-leaders-shine-commencement-ceremonies

NATIONAL HIV VACCINE AWARENESS DAY

"Each year on May 18, National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day recognizes thousands of volunteers, community members, health professionals, and scientists who work together to find a safe and effective HIV vaccine."https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-hiv-vaccine-awareness-day-may-18