Formal swimming lessons significantly reduce the risk of drowning for young children. More than 40 million adults don't know how to swim; more than half have never taken a lesson. Nonfatal drowning ...

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – With the warm summer weather, many people choose to go swimming to cool off from the sun. If you are trying to beat the heat and go swimming this summer, besides pools ...

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — According to the Centers for Disease Control, accidental drowning is the leading cause of death among toddlers. For children ages 5-14, drowning is the second leading cause of ...

Warmer weather is on its way, and the Oklahoma Red Cross is sharing tips to stay safe during swim season. There are several ways to be safe on the water, but here are some tips from the Red Cross to ...

Folks enjoy swimming in a Haywood County river in 2022. Scorching temperatures and holiday weekends in the mountains mean it's time for folks to head to local swimming holes across western North ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – It will be another hot and humid day, and one of the best ways to beat the heat during the summer is to go swimming. Friday is World Drowning Prevention Day, to raise ...

Drowning deaths have increased in recent years, exceeding 4,500 annually from 2020-2022. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children aged 1 to 4 in the U.S. The CDC recommends swimming lessons ...

FARGO — With school letting out and summer just around the corner, many families are heading to the pool or lake, making now the right time to focus on water safety. “Drowning is silent,” said Joseph ...

“Warm weather months bring fun times, but they can hold many hidden harms,” said David Schwebel, Ph.D., director of the youth safety lab at UAB. “It is important for parents to be aware so the good ...

Swimming is an excellent full-body workout that boosts cardiovascular health, burns calories, and builds muscle strength. It also has benefits more specific to people with diabetes, including better ...

A refreshing dip in the pool sometimes seems like the best way to beat Arizona's seemingly unending triple-digit summer heat. With temperatures routinely climbing above 110 degrees, you may need to ...