Michael Huckabee is professor and director of the physician assistant program at UNMC. He's worked as a physician assistant for 30 years, primarily in rural Nebraska. He blogs every other week. Click ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...