Sentences with phrase «heavy damage to the lungs»

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Warning: Smoking permanently damages genes Heavy smoking may trigger long - lasting changes in gene activity, possibly explaining the persistently higher risk of lung cancer and disease in those who kick the habit, according to a new study.

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