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 ...

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. Use of ...

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 ...

Shisha, also known as hookah, waterpipe, or other names around the world is a tobacco smoking technique that involves the use of a particular pipe filled with water. It originated in India and is ...

Tobacco educators reach out to families about the dangers of smoking — no matter its delivery system — and second-hand smoke. When Hassan Mohamed, a tobacco use prevention coordinator with African ...

(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 ...