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What to do when your loved one starts smoking

When a loved one starts smoking, it can be a hard thing to deal with emotionally. Everyone wants their loved ones to live happy and healthy lives and smoking goes against that. Continue reading

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Proposed Chinatown library to offer meeting space and community resources

The Chinatown community discusses the possibility of a library branch on July 18 at the Josiah Quincy School for a second planning meeting. Continue reading

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Restaurant review: Dig Inn

Dig Inn is a restaurant inspired by the seasons and the act of cooking. Continue reading

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Hepatitis B vaccine reduces infections

Hepatitis B is disease that millions suffer from but is on the decline. Continue reading

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Chewing tobacco ruins teeth and increases heart disease risk

There are many different ways one can take tobacco. Chewing it is one of the most dangerous ways. Continue reading

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How anxiety affected my life

Anxiety is a mental illness that millions of people suffer from, often in silence. Continue reading

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Alcohol abuse could result in liver and heart problems

Millions of Americans suffer from alcohol abuse. Continue reading

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Secondhand smoke has lethal effects on nonsmokers

Smoking doesn’t just impact smokers but also everyone around them when they light up. Continue reading

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Chinatown meeting roundup: AHI, TCC

The Asian Health Initiative members met July 31 at Tufts Medical Center to discuss project updates. The Chinatown Coalition met August 10 at the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center. Continue reading

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How to recognize stroke symptoms

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or severely reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients, according to the Mayo Clinic. Within minutes, brain cells begin to...

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Chinatown meeting roundup: CSC, CRA, Parcel 24

Construction at Parcel 24 for 88 Hudson Street is almost complete, said Asian Community Development Corporation on August 31. Continue reading

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Seniors suffer greater harm from smoking

Smoking is good for no one, but it particularly harms senior citizens. Continue reading

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Recognizing signs of gambling addiction

For some people, gambling can be an occasional fun activity to do with friends. Continue reading

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Chinatown meeting roundup: CCBA, CSC

The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England held its bimonthly meeting Sept. 26 at its headquarters. Continue reading

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Boston School Committee forum on Oct. 19

Action for Boston Community Development invites the public to attend and participate in our upcoming educational forum: Boston School Committee: Elect, Appoint, Other? Explore the issues of engagement,...

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Chinatown meeting roundup: TCC, CNC

The Chinatown Coalition met Oct. 12 at Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center. Continue reading

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Hookah found to be just as dangerous as smoking cigarettes

There is a misconception that there are no negative health effects from hookah. Continue reading

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Chinatown meeting roundup: CSC, CRA, Elections Department

The Chinatown Safety Committee met on Nov. 1 at the DoubleTree Hotel. Continue reading

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The dangers of smoking young

The average smoker begins smoking at the age of 19 or younger, according to the Mayo Clinic. While smoking is dangerous at any age, there are some particularly dangerous health effects when someone...

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Miscarriages are common. Why is nobody talking about it?

Despite miscarriage being terribly common, there is still a misconception that it doesn’t happen that much. Continue reading

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