Welcome to TOI health news morning briefing. Today’s highlights include the rise of the new COVID-19 variant, KP.3, now responsible for over 25% of cases in the US, surpassing the JN.1 variant. Meanwhile, a recent WHO report reveals India faced 1.41 million new cancer cases in 2022, leading to over 910,000 deaths. In environmental health, researchers from IIT Mandi found cancer-causing agents in the groundwater of Himachal Pradesh's Baddi Barotiwala area. On a lighter note, maintaining sexual health amidst busy schedules is achievable with simple desk exercises. Lastly, start your day with a protein-rich breakfast to help control overeating.
KP.3, the latest variant of COVID-19, now accounts for over 25% of all cases in the US, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is surpassing the previously dominant JN.1 variant. Additionally, other variants from the FLiRT group are also contributing to the rise in COVID-19 cases across the country.
