Doctors and the Red Cross issue practical advice to help swimmers stay safe in the water this summer. View on euronews ...

Swimming in rivers and lakes is booming, but heavy rain, sewage overflows and farm runoff can lead to disease outbreaks. Here's how to spot when the risks to health are highest.

ALBANY — Pools may provide respite and a fun way to cool off on hot summer days, but the season can be especially risky for autistic children, who face a greater risk of drowning with easier access to ...

Swimming may be better for heart health than running, especially for people with joint pain or arthritis. A preliminary animal study in Nature found both swimming and running improved fitness, but ...

Pool water can make you sick with diarrhea, hot tub rash, and infections like Legionnaires’ disease. Proper disinfection lowers your risk.

Extreme heat can put pets at risk for heatstroke, burned paws, sunburn and dehydration. Veterinarians share simple ways to help keep dogs, cats and other pets safe this summer.

Synchronized swimming to Olympic sports, this is how Jackson's oldest residents keep healthy and build community.

NORFOLK, Va. — During the summer months, thousands of people head to Hampton Roads beaches to cool off. But before swimmers jump in, health officials are collecting samples and running tests to ...

The first round of lessons begins Sept. 9 as part of the Fall I session. Registration opens Aug. 15 for YMCA members and Aug. 31 for nonmembers. A second round of free lessons begins Nov. 2 during the ...

Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 in the United States. Here’s what parents and caregivers should know this summer.

Park officials believe goose feces is a main reason why Beach 11 has had annual issues with the amount of E. coli bacteria in ...