BROOK PARK, Ohio – A Cleveland man, 25, purposely kicked and broke a hookah, a type of smoking pipe, at Phoenix Hookah Lounge, 17021 Brookpark Road. It happened at about 2 a.m. Jan. 29. The man picked ...

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 ...

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 ...

CNN — 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.

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 ...