Behind the fragrant smoke and social atmosphere of hookah lounges lies a growing public health concern that medical experts increasingly warn about. As hookah bars multiply across urban centers and ...

CNN — There is growing evidence that hookah smoking affects heart rate and blood pressure, with chronic use linked to an increased risk of heart disease, the American Heart Association warned Friday.

(Reuters Health) - High levels of benzene, a chemical in crude oil and gasoline, are present in hookah smokers and nonsmokers after they attend social events where the water pipes are used, a new ...

Since its development over 500 years ago in India, hookah has become a worldwide smoking phenomenon. Hookahs are readily available over the Internet, allowing young-adults and adults alike to purchase ...

Despite the existence of three hookah lounges within walking distance of Thayer Street and health researchers' increasing investigations of hookah usage among college students, many students said ...

I've been visiting this little hookah bar near me for the past two years or so, on and off, and last weekend, while visiting with mat, ephrog, and waubers, I finally bought a small hookah.<BR><BR>I ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Smoking hookah can be addictive and harmful, though many dabblers may not realize the dangers, according to a new review. "The cooled and sweetened flavor of hookah tobacco ...

Every type of smoking poses serious risks to heart health, from traditional cigarettes to modern alternatives like vaping. While many people recognize smoking’s connection to lung disease, its effects ...

In the same way that non-alcoholic drinks are now a regular feature in restaurants and bars in the UAE, hookah smokers are increasingly turning to healthier substitutes to satisfy their shisha fix.

Cancer comes in a variety of fruit flavors. Hookah smoking involves flavored tobacco, such as pina colada and cappuccino, filtered through water in a pipe and smoked through a hose. It is a common ...