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.
In 2022, India faced a significant challenge with over 1.41 million new cancer cases reported, leading to more than 910,000 fatalities, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
A recent study has uncovered a severe health hazard in Himachal Pradesh’s Baddi Barotiwala area. Researchers from IIT Mandi found cancer-causing agents in the groundwater, leading to numerous cases of cancer and renal diseases between 2013 and 2018. They stressed the urgent need to monitor industrial effluents for zinc, lead, nickel, and chromium.
Busy schedules and sedentary lifestyles can hinder maintaining a healthy sex life. However, while working at your desk, you can practice simple exercises to improve your sexual health. These exercises are easy, require no additional equipment, and only need regular dedication.
Light plays a crucial role in human life, affecting our vision and overall health. The type of light we are exposed to—natural or artificial—can significantly impact our physical and mental well-being. Despite our lifestyle leaning towards more exposure to artificial light, its effects on human health are not well understood, though they are significant.
Struggling with portion control and overeating throughout the day? The solution may be as simple as starting your day with a protein-rich breakfast. Prioritizing morning nutrition helps maintain a balanced diet and curbs the urge to overeat later in the day.
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.
In 2022, India faced a significant challenge with over 1.41 million new cancer cases reported, leading to more than 910,000 fatalities, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
A recent study has uncovered a severe health hazard in Himachal Pradesh’s Baddi Barotiwala area. Researchers from IIT Mandi found cancer-causing agents in the groundwater, leading to numerous cases of cancer and renal diseases between 2013 and 2018. They stressed the urgent need to monitor industrial effluents for zinc, lead, nickel, and chromium.
Busy schedules and sedentary lifestyles can hinder maintaining a healthy sex life. However, while working at your desk, you can practice simple exercises to improve your sexual health. These exercises are easy, require no additional equipment, and only need regular dedication.
Light plays a crucial role in human life, affecting our vision and overall health. The type of light we are exposed to—natural or artificial—can significantly impact our physical and mental well-being. Despite our lifestyle leaning towards more exposure to artificial light, its effects on human health are not well understood, though they are significant.
Struggling with portion control and overeating throughout the day? The solution may be as simple as starting your day with a protein-rich breakfast. Prioritizing morning nutrition helps maintain a balanced diet and curbs the urge to overeat later in the day.
