The harmful chemicals in cigarette smoke can damage the DNA in skin cells, impairing their ability to function properly and increasing the likelihood of mutations that can lead to cancerous growths
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The unsightly and lasting presence that these cigarettes leave behind not only takes up space in your home or office but also releases harmful chemicals
It also makes you a partner in the global effort to prevent security breaches and data theft
In that case, officials say the shrapnel killed the 39-year-old, and the blast sparked a fire inside his home.