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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 ...

The hookah and its use as a calming, recreational tool goes back at least to the 17th century, but Reza Bavar’s love of the pipe goes back to 2001. It’s a love that drove Bavar to found Kaloud, a ...

Hookah health risks are significant, despite its global popularity, with waterpipe tobacco exposing users to numerous toxins ...

A leading Pulmonologist explains how smoking, vaping and hookah affect the health of lungs differently. Although all three ...