Consumer Reports

May is Healthy Vision Month. Learn how to protect your eyesight–visit the links in the FAQ at USA.gov.

Are you due for an eye exam? There are serious–potentially blinding–eye diseases that don’t cause symptoms, but early detection can help to keep such conditions under control. Use Healthy Vision Month as a reminder to get your eyes checked.

Complaints to Better Business Bureau about airlines have increased by more than 170 percent in the last five years. Good news is on the horizon, as BBB explains, new rules and regulations go into effect this month to provide better consumer protection for air travelers. Read more…

Re-evaluate your eating habits this month! Learn about the benefits of fruits and vegetables and find out how many servings you should be getting each day.

Folic acid can help prevent major birth defects of a baby’s brain and spine if the mother’s body has enough of the vitamin before and during pregnancy. This is National Folic Acid Awareness Week and National Birth Defects Prevention Month. For more information, visit the links under “Health Observances” in the FAQ at USA.gov.

November is National Native American Heritage Month. An observance of Native Americans’ contributions to the U.S. was first proposed in the early 1900s. Visit the FAQ at USA.gov to learn more.

“Vampire” energy is energy used by appliances and computers that are plugged in, but not turned on or in use. October is Energy Awareness Month. Visit the FAQ at USA.gov for energy saving tips.

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Visit the FAQ at USA.gov for resources for avoiding Internet fraud and protecting your computer from viruses and other online threats.

One in every eight women born in the U.S. today are estimated to be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Visit the FAQ at USA.gov for more information.

September 15 was chosen as the starting point for Hispanic Heritage Month because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries. Visit USA.gov for more information on the celebration.