Tag: Hookah

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Flying embers from illegal hookah probable cause of Kamala Mills fire

Mumbai: Flying embers from illegal hookah being served at Mojo’s Bistro was the probable cause of the massive fire in the Kamala Mills compound that claimed 14 lives on December 29, as per the preliminary investigation report by the Mumbai fire brigade. The fire probably started at Mojo’s and spread to the adjacent rooftop pub […]

  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
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Hookah more toxic than other forms of smoking tobacco

New York: While the popularity of hookah (tobacco pipe) has increased in recent years, researchers say it may be more dangerous than other forms of smoking tobacco. Using a custom-built testing device, the researchers analysed emissions during a typical hookah session and found that one draw from a pipe contained as many noxious substances as […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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Smoking Hookah May Increase Heart Attack, Stroke Risk

New York: Researchers have found that tobacco smoke from a hookah caused blood to function abnormally and be more likely to clot and quickly form blood clots, which can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. The study, published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, found that tobacco smoke from a hookah […]

  • Tuesday, 20 April 2021
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