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Mobility
China EV rollout cuts PM2.5 by 23 percent, may have prevented 262,000 early deaths
A study found China’s expanded use of electric vehicles may have reduced exposure to air pollution and prevented up to 262,000 premature deaths. Researchers said broader EV adoption cut emissions of harmful pollutants such as PM2.5 and nitrogen oxides, improving public health. Using satellite observations, they estimated carbon monoxide fell about 30 percent and PM2.5 about 23 percent versus a scenario without EV expansion. Benefits were stronger in cities than in rural areas and smaller towns.
Industry
Samsung Electronics, Harvard Medical School to study monitoring side effects of obesity drugs with Galaxy Watch
Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it will pursue a joint study with Massachusetts General Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, to track physical changes in patients taking GLP-1 obesity drugs using the Galaxy Watch. The study will use the Galaxy Watch8’s BioActive Sensor and follow 100 adults starting weight-loss drug therapy. Researchers will compare a group using the watch for body composition and activity monitoring with a standard-treatment group, alongside DXA scans.
Industry
Vitamin C cure-all? Research results are unconvincing
Vitamin C is often touted as helping prevent colds and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, but scientific evidence is not sufficient, an online report said. Neil White (닐 휘트) of Macquarie University said vitamin C supports immune function and wound healing and is essential for collagen synthesis. Studies found no reduction in cold incidence, unclear heart benefits and no proven cancer prevention. Adults are advised 100 mg daily, with a 2,000 mg upper limit.