Research Study

You recover, but some viruses stay: Study explains why they linger

A major study reveals how genes, immunity and lifestyle shape viral persistence and explain why some infections never fully leave the body

One in three patients at risk from medication errors, study finds

From prescribing to administration, medication errors remain widespread in hospitals, with new research highlighting how systemic gaps and workload pressures increase patient risk

Adani University, IIT Mandi sign MoU for joint research, student exchange

Five-year agreement to enable joint research, student and faculty exchange, and academic programmes across institutions

Emergence to set up autonomous AI research lab in India, plans 500 hires

New York-based Emergence will set up a Bengaluru AI lab focused on autonomous agents, aiming to expand frontier research, collaborate with IISc, and hire about 500 scientists

Is exercise a luxury? Study says inequality shapes who stays active

New research shows that where you live and what you earn dictate your physical health. Researchers warn that limited access to exercise is fuelling a preventable crisis of chronic illness

Crispr optical blood test spots lung cancer biomarkers at near-zero levels

A new study reveals a Crispr-powered optical sensor that can detect lung cancer biomarkers at sub-attomolar levels, far earlier than conventional scans or PCR tests

Snail that regrows its eyes could help restore human sight, find new study

A freshwater snail can regrow a complete camera-type eye in 30 days, prompting scientists to explore whether its Crispr-editable genetic toolkit could unlock future human eye regeneration

Can your diet beat your genes? New study links five diets to longer life

Even if longevity does not run in your family, following one of five healthy diets could meaningfully increase life expectancy, according to new research

Nearly 40% of cancer cases linked to preventable risks, shows new study

A WHO-led study across 185 countries reveals that nearly four in ten cancers are linked to avoidable risks, reinforcing the importance of prevention-focused policies

Why ultra-processed foods are being compared to cigarettes in new study

Drawing parallels with tobacco products, researchers warn that ultra-processed foods may be fuelling preventable disease and should not be treated as just another dietary choice

Global aid cuts may threaten health gains worldwide, warns Lancet study

Global funding cuts could undo decades of health progress in India and other countries, putting millions of lives at risk by 2030

Prefer late nights? Study links late bedtimes to heart disease risk

Late-night routines may quietly affect heart health, with researchers finding higher cardiovascular risk among people who prefer staying up late

Lancet study finds that 5 minutes of daily walking may lower death risk

New research shows that even minimal increases in daily walking may lower mortality risk, highlighting how small lifestyle changes can bring big health benefits

Study finds waist-to-height ratio better predicts obesity risk with age

As muscle mass declines and abdominal fat rises with age, BMI can be misleading. A new study finds waist-to-height ratio better reflects real obesity risk in older adults

Diabetes-related inflammation may harm male fertility, study suggests

Researchers analysing decades of data report that diabetes, especially type 2, is linked to impaired male fertility, driven largely by inflammatory processes in the body

Covid-19 shot in pregnancy lowers severe illness, preterm birth risk: Study

New research shows pregnant people who received a Covid-19 vaccine were far less likely to be hospitalised or deliver prematurely than the unvaccinated

Aiims study finds heart disease top cause of sudden deaths under 45

The study underscores the need for early cardiac screening, showing heart disease behind most sudden deaths under 45 and no association with Covid-19 vaccination

Harvard study finds gut-liver link that may shape future obesity treatments

A new study shows how gut-produced metabolites influence insulin response and fat metabolism, opening the door to potential future treatments for obesity and type 2 diabetes

Eating cheese weekly may lower dementia risk, finds new Japanese study

A new three-year study following thousands of older Japanese adults suggests that eating cheese at least once a week may slightly lower dementia risk, but more research is needed to confirm the link

India should focus more on mkt-based research: Infosys cofounder K Dinesh

India must boost R&D spending and focus on market-oriented research to compete globally, as ISF honours six scientists with the Infosys Prize 2025, says K Dinesh