Kao Corporation (Japan)

Effects of a hand sanitizer formulation on upper respiratory symptoms and work restrictions: a double-blind household cluster-randomized controlled trial

Abstract Conventional hand sanitizers provide immediate but short-lived bactericidal and virucidal effects, necessitating their frequent use to reduce contact transmission. This double-blind, parallel-group, cluster-randomized controlled trial evaluated the effect of repeated use...

The impact of achieving the national vegetable intake target on cardiovascular disease and healthcare expenditures in Japanese adults: a simulation study, 2021–2031

A diet low in vegetables is a notable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). In Japan, the average daily vegetable intake remains below the Health Japan 21 (Third term) target of 350 g. In this study, we used a simulation model to predict the impact of achieving this natio...

Biological Control and Biological Security

This policy research article examines biological control as both a resilience instrument and a purposeful ecological intervention within contemporary biosecurity and health-security governance. As biological risks increasingly intersect with food-system stability, ecosystem integ...

Biological Control and Biological Security

This policy research article examines biological control as both a resilience instrument and a purposeful ecological intervention within contemporary biosecurity and health-security governance. As biological risks increasingly intersect with food-system stability, ecosystem integ...

A film of tuberose polysaccharide supports normal epidermal keratinization by suppressing cytokine release induced by external stimuli

Abstract Objective To clarify the efficacy of Tuberose Polysaccharide (TPS) as a skin moisturizer and to elucidate its mechanism of action. TPS is known to form a long‐lasting, smooth film that protects the stratum corneum (SC) from external stimuli. Methods A 12‐week randomized,...

Effect of Intake of Lycopene-Containing Products on Vascular Endothelial Function in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

Background/Objectives: Vascular endothelial dysfunction is an early marker of cardiovascular disease. Lycopene, a naturally red carotenoid with strong antioxidant activity, may improve vascular endothelial function. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined lycopene’s eff...