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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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Paula Bugden
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Dal hosts first student-led international undergrad philosophy conference in North America, using technology to share presentations across continents.
Katelynn Northam
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
International PhD students enrich our communities and our country. Are we doing enough to keep them in Canada?
Ryan McNutt
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Dal research projects led by Jeff Dahn and Stephen Corbin receive funding to develop stronger batteries and more affordable, efficient materials.
Krista Armstrong
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Celebrating exciting new publications from Dalhousie faculty in Arts and Social Sciences.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Dal researchers discuss the importance of maintaining healthy sleep patterns.