Hookah Study (IMAGE)

University of Cincinnati

Hookah Study

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University of Cincinnati assistant research professor Julio Landero Figueroa holds a piece of hookah charcoal that contains a nail. Researchers found heavy metals and other toxins in hookah charcoal sold at retail stores.

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