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Taking salsa classes can improve mental health, Oxford study suggests

Researchers find dance reduced depressive symptoms and social anxiety in young people in eight-week trial Salsa is one of the most popular dance forms, with hundreds of millions of followers worldwide. A mix of Caribbean, Spanish and African musical styles and rhythms, it is believed to offer many cognitive and physical benefits, such as improving cardiovascular health, muscle tone and posture. Now a randomised controlled trial suggests it could also reduce depression and anxiety. Researchers at the University of Oxford and the Oxford Health NHS trust studied 121 young adults with mild to moderate depression and anxiety who were randomly assigned to a salsa dance programme or a control group. Continue reading...

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Over 1,600 energy department webpages on utility bill savings removed as US temperatures soar

Guardian analysis found the removals coincided with the Trump administration’s push to weaken efficiency rules

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Heatwaves During Pregnancy Could Affect Baby's Brain Development, Study Suggests

THURSDAY, July 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Climate change could be increasing risks to children's brain development. A new study finds that exposure to hig

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Mobilizing to fight for higher education

There was packed house at the AFT Higher Education division meeting, where delegates discussed what’s at stake in the midterm elections and how members can organize on their campuses.

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Scientists Studied 678 Nuns for Decades. What They Found Changed Dementia Research Forever

“It’s helped change the paradigm about how people think about aging and Alzheimer’s disease.”

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A Large Norwegian Study Finds No Link Between the Rotavirus Vaccine and Celiac Disease

History of Vaccines is an educational resource by the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, one of the oldest professional medical organizations in the US.

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Cyclospora

Cyclospora is a parasite that is so small it can only be seen under a microscope.

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Heat, staffing shortages push Montreal emergency rooms past 200% capacity - Montreal | Globalnews.ca

Health officials are encouraging people to stay cool during the heat wave, particularly seniors and those with respiratory conditions.

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Ebola cases surge past 2,000, now fastest-growing outbreak in history

More than 750 have died from Ebola in the past 2 months.

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You've Heard of Cyclospora. What Other Parasites Can You Catch From Food?

Experts describe some of the most common protozoa and worms

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Trump's dark warning on U.S. elections: 4 takeaways

From China to the Deep State and the 2020 election, a familiar call to action.