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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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Misha Noble-Hearle
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Stephen Byrne has spent the past month with the College of Pharmacy, learning about Dal's IMPART group and sharing his innovative research on prescription assessment.
Ryan McNutt
Monday, April 1, 2013
From Dalhousie magazine: As we begin to learn more about the science behind concussions, Dal alum Michael Bruni, chair of Hockey Canada, is one of many leaders across Canada helping lead a culture change in the sport.
Alana Milner
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
How Social Work’s Michael Ungar bridges research and practice to make a difference in lives around the globe.
Misha Noble-Hearle
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
How's Dal's Marine Piracy Project is working to limit the use of children in international piracy.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, March 15, 2013
Two of Dal's newest faculty members have been awarded Canada Research Chairs for their groundbreaking work in text analytics and organic materials.