Hookah bars, lounges, and cafes have popped up all over the country. If you pass by one, it may look inviting. Many people think hookah is safe and fun, but it has health risks just like any tobacco ...

Young men inhaling fruit-flavored tobacco from hookahs had become a common site in Afghanistan in recent years. But the Taliban recently issued a fatwa, or Islamic decree, banning the popular pastime.

Many young people consider hookahs a hip and safer way to smoke, but a new study finds fumes from the water pipes contain the toxin benzene. Benzene has been linked to an increased risk for leukemia ...

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Smoking hookahs has been a leisurely activity for centuries, and is popular even today at nightclubs and hookah bars. Snehal Singh, senior lifestyle and wellness management consultant at Healthians, ...

After decades of successful anti-tobacco campaigns, we’re all familiar with the risks of smoking. But how do the health harms of cigarettes compare with those of other smoking devices? The hookah, ...

Public health officials have noted a significant increase in the sale and use of tobacco for hookahs (nargilas, or tobacco-smoking water pipes), but they haven’t identified who is using them in order ...

Karma is a swanky lounge in the East Village with original artwork on the walls and a helpful staff. There are two levels at Karma; the main floor boasts a candle-lit bar, velvet sofas, relaxing music ...