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Popular workout supplement may blunt heart benefits of exercise in females, Dalhousie study finds

Popular workout supplement may blunt heart benefits of exercise in females, Dalhousie study finds

Dalhousie research suggests a popular nitrate supplement may hinder key exercise-driven heart improvements in females, highlighting overlooked sex differences and raising questions about long-term cardiovascular effects.  Read more.

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Kenneth Conrad
Friday, May 1, 2026
By better mimicking native conditions on campus, a multidisciplinary team unlocked seed production in an endangered aquatic plant, strengthening long‑term research, student training, and future discoveries.
Andrew Riley
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Dalhousie researchers are tackling a critical climate question—whether the ocean can safely remove carbon dioxide at scale—while positioning Nova Scotia as a global leader in carbon removal innovation.
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Dalhousie is helping to prepare Canada’s defence community for AI-supported command and control, including fast developing Arctic surveillance scenarios, by simulating how humans and intelligent systems make decisions together under pressure.

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Ryan McNutt
Monday, June 3, 2013
To mark Oceans Week, we highlight just a few of Dal's many contributions to oceans knowledge, industry and expertise.
Kat Manhire
Friday, May 24, 2013
Political Science PhD student David Morgan has been awarded a Trudeau Doctoral Scholarship for his work investigating the role of civilian protection in challenging situations.
Ryan McNutt
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Nursing Week: How research from the School of Nursing supports more close contact between at-risk newborns and their mothers.
Katherine Wooler
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Nursing Week: Dalhousie's nurse scientists add to our understanding of health care and create strategies to improve patient care and nursing practice.
Nikki Comeau
Monday, May 6, 2013
Nursing Week: How Lisa Goldberg's research shines light on the challenges pregnant women in same-sex relationships can face in the maternity ward.