The hookah, also known as sheesha or goza, was once seen only in Bollywood movies, being puffed at by spoilt nawabs and patrons of the nautch girls. Today, this age-old tradition has come back as a ...

New research suggests the use of hookah steam stones - commonly considered a safer alternative to cigarette smoking - could be leaving users with a dangerous, false sense of security. The findings out ...

n I wanted to write in appreciation of the article on hookah smoking (“Hooked on Hookah,” April 10, p.7). I’ve been a fan of the narghile for about three years now, and I have always been aware of its ...