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Kidney Dysfunction, Biochemical Changes, DNA Alteration, and MAPKs Regulation Following Chronic Exposure to Regular and Occasional Hookah Smoke in Mice

open access: yesOxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Regular hookah smoking (Reg‐HS) has become a major global public health issue, linked to significant health risks, including kidney damage. A less frequent pattern of use, known as occasional hookah smoking (Occ‐HS), is also common; however, there has been little progress in understanding the direct impact of Occ‐HS on kidneys.
Naserddine Hamadi   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The association between nicotine stomatitis and waterpipe smoking

open access: yes
Introduction Waterpipe smoking (WPS) is gaining popularity worldwide, especially in the Middle East, and significantly affects oral health. Nicotine stomatitis (NS) is an inflammatory response of the palate to the heat and chemical irritation caused by ...
Devipriya Sundaram, Hussain Dashti
core   +1 more source

Better view on attitudes and perceived parental reactions behind waterpipe smoking among Iranian students

open access: yesJournal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2015
Background: Because of the increasing usage of waterpipe globally, we need to know more about the different factors related to waterpipe and cigarette smoking.
Hamidreza Roohafza   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Waterpipe Size Matters: The Effect of Waterpipe Size on Toxicant Exposures and Subjective Experiences

open access: yesNicotine and Tobacco Research
Abstract Introduction Waterpipe (WP) tobacco smoking remains popular among US young adults, yet specific regulations for WP devices are lacking. This study examines how WP device size (base volume and height) affects smoking behavior, toxicant exposures, and subjective experiences.
Danny Dabroy   +8 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Nicotiana tabacum: From a Beneficial Plant to Harmful Products—A Comprehensive Review of Smokeless Tobacco and Its Adverse Health Effects

open access: yesThe Scientific World Journal, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Nicotiana tabacum is a cash crop that originated in America and was introduced to the world by Christopher Colombus. It is now cultivated in many countries with major producers including China, the USA, India, and Brazil. The plant was widely used by the indigenous people of America for different reasons (spiritual, hallucination, and medical).
Abir Chami   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Behavioral counseling intervention for youth waterpipe smokers

open access: yesTobacco Prevention and Cessation, 2017
Introduction Youth are the most affected group of the epidemic of tobacco waterpipe smoking. Dependence on waterpipe smoking is well demonstrated by researchers. Yet no studies were reported on waterpipe smoking cessation interventions among youth.
Sukaina Alzyoud   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Egyptian General Population Knowledge and Awareness Toward Oral Cancer: A Cross‐Sectional Study

open access: yesThe Scientific World Journal, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background The present study aims to provide a thorough assessment of the level of knowledge and awareness of oral cancer among a general population of Egyptians and at correlating the main risk factors associated with the level of knowledge. Methods One thousand twenty‐eight questionnaires were distributed to the general public at 10 public places ...
Layla Hafed   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Adverse Impact of Waterpipe Dependence on Emotions: The Obesity Factor

open access: yesAsian Journal of Social Health and Behavior
Introduction: Obesity and tobacco, including waterpipe smoking, are associated with diminished emotional well-being. Although concurrent obesity and waterpipe smoking consumption have been reported, the combined effect of these lifestyle components on ...
Mahmoud A. Alomari   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Waterpipe smoking among health sciences university students in Iran: perceptions, practices and patterns of use

open access: yesBMC Research Notes, 2011
Background In recent years waterpipe smoking has become a popular practice amongst young adults in eastern Mediterranean countries, including Iran. The aim of this study was to assess waterpipe smoking perceptions and practices among first-year health ...
Ghafouri Nasim   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Waterpipe tobacco smoking [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Waterpipe tobacco smoking is increasing and the UK has reported a 210% rise in the number of waterpipe cafes nationwide over the last five years. Despite a widespread belief amongst waterpipe tobacco smokers that it is a low risk activity, waterpipe ...
McEwen, A   +3 more
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