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 ...

Neurons and glial cells are like dance partners in the brain, coordinating moves that shape how signals flow and how excitable neurons become. Astrocytes, star-shaped glial cells, can reshape ...

Salt has always been linked to high blood pressure, but scientists are now discovering that the real culprit may not be just the kidneys. A groundbreaking study from McGill University shows that too ...

When you're thirsty, a swig of fresh water brings instant relief. But gulp down some salty sea water and you'll still feel parched. That's because your brain is trying to keep the concentration of ...

Consuming too much salt suppresses cerebral blood flow and can lead to cognitive dysfunction via the gut-brain axis, according to a new study on mice. This is the first time scientists have identified ...