A study published on Monday by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found that one session of smoking hookah — a communal water pipe characterized by its hose and flavored tobacco — has 125 ...

Smoking hookah, also known as water pipe smoking or shisha, has gained popularity worldwide as a social activity. While it may seem like a fun and relaxing pastime, the effects of smoking hookah are ...

People smoking hookah in their homes generate carbon monoxide, a toxic gas, and tiny pollution particles known as PM 2.5 at levels at least double those produced by cigarettes, according to a recent ...

Some hookah café owners argue for exceptions or even the creation of a special hookah license, saying that hookah smoking is a unique service — a deep-rooted Middle Eastern tradition tied to ...

Many research studies have shown the dangers of smoking cigarettes, but the effects of hookah smoking have not been studied extensively. A new study of 9,840 people in Iran has found that hookah ...

PITTSBURGH (NEWSRADIO 1020 KDKA) -- Though it's often thought of as a "safer" way to smoke tobacco, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has released information that suggests Hookah smoke is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Glatter is a New York-based physician covering public health. Hookah bars and cafes have been popping up more frequently ...

Smoking hookah isn't as harmless as you might think. The World Heath Organization, for instance, says hookah smokers could inhale as much smoke in one session as 100 or more cigarettes. That's ...

Smoking tobacco through a hookah is a pastime gaining popularity among the college crowd, but many mistakenly believe that using the fragrant water pipe is less harmful than smoking cigarettes. In a ...

The Kentucky Regional Poison Control Center said smoking out of water pipes or bongs can be as dangerous as inhaling smoke from a house fire.A 20-year-old Louisville man needed immediate treatment ...

People smoking hookah in their homes generate carbon monoxide, a toxic gas, and tiny pollution particles known as PM 2.5 at levels at least double those produced by cigarettes, according to a recent ...

In some areas, using a hookah is the new “social smoking” trend in bars and restaurants. Cigarette smoking has significantly declined in the past decade, but the popularity of hookahs is increasing. A ...