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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Here's even more proof that smoking—in any capacity—isn't good for you: A single evening of smoking hookah can significantly increase your exposure to carcinogens (substances that cause cancer), ...

"I thought there should be a way to use a hookah or water pipe without inhaling harmful carcinogens," said an inventor, from ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...