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A new study finds that a high-salt diet triggers brain inflammation that drives up blood pressure. The research, led by McGill University scientist Masha Prager-Khoutorsky in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team at McGill and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center, suggests the brain may be a missing link in certain forms of high blood pressure—or hypertension—traditionally attributed to the kidneys.

A study in rats questions long-standing views on hypertension and suggests the brain may serve as a new target for treatment. A recent study shows that consuming a diet high in salt causes inflammation in the brain, which in turn raises blood pressure. The work, led by McGill University scient

Adolescents who start using cannabis early and often are more likely to need health care for both mental and physical problems as they enter adulthood, according to a new study led by McGill University researchers.

A new study reveals unique brain changes in people who use both cannabis and tobacco, offering the first clues to why they may face greater emotional struggles and addiction challenges.

A diagnosis often viewed as less serious than anorexia and bulimia—and the most common eating disorder worldwide—can cause just as much harm, a new study has found.

McGill University researchers have identified a brain function that helps explain why childhood stress raises metabolic health risks for some women later in life.

A newly engineered hydrogel shows early promise for treating vocal cord injuries by persisting longer than existing injectable materials.

Overdose prevention sites and supervised consumption sites in Toronto are not associated with long-term increases in local crime, McGill University researchers have found.

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