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Pregnancy Racial Disparities in Weight Gain: Researchers Uncover Ties to Chronic Stressors
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Pregnancy Racial Disparities in Weight Gain: Researchers Uncover Ties to Chronic Stressors

A groundbreaking study published today in the American Journal of Epidemiology has revealed that Black women are disproportionately more likely to experience weight gain after childbirth compared to their white counterparts. The research, led by University of Pittsburgh epidemiologists, explores the impact of racism and gender-based discrimination on postpartum weight

State Government Launches Historic Initiative to Provide Separate Toilets and Bathing Facilities for Family Members of Patients at Government Hospitals
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State Government Launches Historic Initiative to Provide Separate Toilets and Bathing Facilities for Family Members of Patients at Government Hospitals

In a groundbreaking move, the state government has announced plans to establish separate toilet and bathing facilities for relatives accompanying patients at government hospitals. The initiative aims to address long-standing concerns about the lack of adequate amenities for those accompanying patients, particularly women. The health department has allocated Rs. 409.

"IITs and Higher Education Institutions Emphasise Mental Health Support Amid Rising Student Stress"
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"IITs and Higher Education Institutions Emphasise Mental Health Support Amid Rising Student Stress"

The National Wellbeing Conclave, hosted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad, highlighted the pressing need to prioritize mental health support in higher education frameworks. With student stress and mental health issues on the rise, the conclave brought together representatives from various IITs, government bodies, and mental health experts