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A rare immunological nerve disorder, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), is slowly emerging, with Maharashtra's Pune recording its first death due to the condition. According to reports, a Pune-based Chartered Accountant experienced diarrhea for a couple of days before losing the ability to move his hands and legs, followed by breathing difficulties. He tragically succumbed to the viral disease, bringing the number of recorded GBS cases in Pune to 111, confirms Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Monday. Although the Pune Municipal Corporation is on high alert to manage the situation, it is crucial for everyone to understand what GBS is and…

According to the latest data from the UK Health Security Agency, the positivity rate for the respiratory virus Human metapneumovirus ( HMPV ) stands at 4.9 percent. This virus, which outbreak in China during the holiday season, in December 2024, has raised concerns in the United Kingdom, prompting a health advisory urging Britons to wear face masks. The latest surveillance report examined approximately 7,826 specimens and indicates that the rising respiratory issue is particularly contagious among the elderly population, with a rate of 7.3 percent. Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus. When someone tests positive for HMPV, they typically…

Not all tap water is clean and drinkable, and not all bottled water is safe for consumption. However, there are times when we inadvertently drink water contaminated by pollutants, flies, feces, rainfall, or other impurities. While it may seem harmless to consume expired bottled water or contaminated water in general, are you sure it is still safe and healthy? When it comes to health, it is always better to be cautious. The saying “prevention is better than cure” has never been more relevant than it is today. Contaminated water can affect you in various ways. You may encounter it during…

A police team from Mumbai on Monday questioned a woman in West Bengal's Nadia district in connection with the attack on Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan, a source said.   Investigation revealed that the SIM used by the Bangladeshi national, who was arrested earlier in Mumbai for the attack, was registered in the name of the woman, he said.   The woman, however, claimed that she had lost a mobile phone with the said SIM a few years back, he said.   A two-member team of Mumbai Police arrived in West Bengal on Sunday.   Also read: Saif attack: Police…