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AI meets air: Machine learning predicts indoor ozone exposure hour by hour
Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, MEE- Journal
- Eco-Environment & Health
Reaching new heights: Acute mountain sickness associated with blood flow changes
Osaka Metropolitan University- Journal
- Journal of Applied Physiology
- Funder
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Wearable sensor-assisted exercise program helps frail older adults live longer even better
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal CenterA new study published in Translational Exercise Biomedicine (ISSN: 2942-6812), an official partner journal of International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS), reveals that a progressive, multi-component exercise program, enhanced by wearable sensor technology, can significantly counteract the debilitating effects of frailty in older adults. The 12-week intervention led to remarkable improvements not only in physical strength and balance, but also in cognitive abilities and overall quality of life, presenting an effective and practical strategy for community health management in an aging global population.
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- Translational Exercise Biomedicine
Expert calls for greater role of family caregivers in cancer care decisions
Texas A&M UniversityDr. Leonard Berry, a health services researcher and professor of marketing at Texas A&M University, co-author of a recent article in JCO Oncology Practice, argues that shared decision-making (SDM) — a collaborative process where clinicians and patients make treatment choices together — should systematically include family caregivers.
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- JCO Oncology Practice
Deletion of the 5-HT3A receptor reduces behavioral persistence and enhances flexibility
Osaka Metropolitan UniversityAn Osaka Metropolitan University-led research team studied 5-HT3A receptor deletion in mice to assess behavioral persistence.
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- Behavioural Brain Research
Blood-pressure discovery opens door to new hypertension, kidney disease treatments
University of Virginia Health System- Journal
- Circulation Research
Red rice extract as a biological UV filter and its photoprotective enhancement effects
Journal of Dermatologic Science and Cosmetic TechnologyThis study systematically evaluated the potential of red rice extract as a biological ultraviolet (UV) filter and, for the first time, comprehensively validated its UV absorption characteristics, antioxidant properties, and SPF-enhancing effects in sunscreen formulations. Rich in phenolic acids, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and procyanidins, red rice extract demonstrated strong UV-absorbing capacity and free radical scavenging activity, indicating its ability to counteract UV-induced oxidative stress and inflammation.Comparative UV absorption analysis showed that the extract exhibited stable absorption peaks and favorable photothermal stability relative to three commonly used UV filters. When incorporated into oil-in-water (O/W) and water-in-oil (W/O) sunscreen formulations, red rice extract produced concentration-dependent SPF enhancement. Notably, adding 1% extract increased SPF values by more than 10% in both systems.
Importantly, the extract also showed the potential to partially replace traditional chemical UV filters. Formulations containing 1%, 3%, and 5% red rice extract were able to substitute approximately 12.82%, 19.05%, and 26.09% of chemical UV filters, respectively, without compromising SPF performance.
Overall, this work highlights red rice extract as a promising natural UV-filtering ingredient capable of boosting SPF efficacy while reducing chemical filter usage. The findings provide scientific support for its application in developing mild, safe, and environmentally friendly sunscreen products.
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- Journal of Dermatologic Science and Cosmetic Technology
Reduced human-body advantage in mental rotation among patients with knee osteoarthritis
Osaka Metropolitan University- Journal
- Experimental Brain Research