Health Matters

Why menthol cigarettes are doubly dangerous

By Dr Helmy Haja Mydin
Your mind may be thinking that menthol cigarette tastes refreshing and cool, but the toxic ingredients in it are still harming your lungs. — Shutterstock

What comes to mind when you hear the word “menthol”?

Soothing, refreshing, cool?

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