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Hundreds of U.S. Kids Drown Every Year — Learn How to Protect Yours
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 12, 2023
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Drowning is the leading cause of death among children aged 1 to 4 years old in the United States, and too many older children continue to die in the water, according to a new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
A child can slip underwater in t...
Get in the Swim: Summer Pool Safety Tips
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 3, 2023
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Summer is here and so, too, is swimming season.
As fun as a pool can be, it's also a major safety risk if you don't take the appropriate precautions.
An expert from Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, offers some tips for a safe pool s...
Swimmers Face a Little Known Danger: Fluid on the Lungs
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2023
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The swimmer came to shore struggling to breathe and coughing up blood.
A keen competitive long-distance swimmer and triathlete, the woman was fit and healthy when she started a nighttime open water swim event.
But a couple weeks earlier, she'd had breathing difficu...
Race Plays Big Role in Whether Kids Learn to Swim
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2022
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Black children and teens drown in swimming pools at rates seven times higher than white children, but a new survey suggests that special swimming programs could make a difference and help save lives.
The survey, from the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital o...
Summer Swim? Watch Out for 'Swimmer's Ear'
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 23, 2022
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When weather gets hot and people start jumping into a pool, lake or ocean, cases of swimmer's ear are likely to climb, but one expert says there are steps you...
Pandemic Means Many Kids Didn't Get Lifesaving Swim Lessons
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 11, 2022
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Many children missed out on potentially lifesaving swimming lessons during the pandemic, so parents should enroll them in classes as soon as possible, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends.
1 Dirty Pool, Many Cases of E. Coli: Summer's Swimming Danger
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2022
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As the weather warms and families flock to pools, dirty water may dampen the fun.
Swimmers at a Pennsylvania community pool learned that the hard way when in June 2021 more than a dozen kids were seriously sickened by two types of bacteria,
Some Health Conditions Greatly Raise Drowning Risks
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2022
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With summer comes warm weather and swimming. But for some people, knowing how to swim may not be enough to ensure their safety.
That's because certain medical conditions bump up the risk for drowning in a big way, according to a new Canadian study.
About one in th...
Bystanders Can Make the Difference for a Drowning Child
- Robert Preidt
- October 12, 2021
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A drowning child has a much lower risk of severe disability or death if a bystander steps in, even without cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), new research finds.
"Bystanders play a critical role in preventing poor outcomes in childhood drowning by instituting safe, ear...
Could Kids Swim Their Way to Better Vocabularies?
- Robert Preidt
- August 2, 2021
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Kids may be able to swim their way to a deeper vocabulary.
That's the takeaway from a study in which researchers taught 48 kids ages 6 to 12 a few new words before they swam, did CrossFit-type exercises or coloring.
The swimmers did 13% better in follow up tests of...
Drowning Deaths for U.S. Kids Have Fallen 38% Since 1999
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 15, 2021
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There's some good news as millions of American children head back to the nations' lakes, beaches and pools: Newly released numbers for 1999 through 2019 show steady progress in reducing the number of young lives lost to drowning.
"Over the past two decades, the rate of u...
Summer Drowning Deaths Can Happen Quickly: Know the Facts
- Cara Murez
- July 14, 2021
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The best way to prevent drowning in children and teens is to guard against the danger on multiple fronts, a leading pediatricians' group says.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released its "Prevention of Drowning" report online this week, which notes that about 7...
Why Do So Many Kids Never Get Swimming Lessons?
- Robert Preidt
- June 22, 2021
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Cost and lack of time are among the reasons parents don't enroll their kids in swimming lessons, a new survey finds.
"Swimming is one of the most important life-saving skills that children and adults should master. Whether for fun or for exercise, swimming will serve the...
Child Drownings in U.S. Pools, Spas Are on the Rise
- Robert Preidt
- June 9, 2021
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Pool and spa drowning deaths among U.S. children are spiking upwards, and restrictions related to the COVID pandemic may also mean that fewer kids are getting the swimming lessons that might keep them safe, the Consumer Product Safety Commission warns.
On average, there ...
Summer Water Fun Can Bring Drowning Risks: Stay Safe
- June 5, 2021
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As you seek to cool down in a pool or at the beach this summer, always keep water safety for yourself and others in mind, an expert urges.
"With children, I always recommend starting swim lessons at an early age and having parents put on floaties or life vests on their c...
Summer Safety Tips for the Great Outdoors
- May 30, 2021
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As you head into the great outdoors this summer, keep safety in mind, an expert says.
Drowning is one of summer's risks. It only takes a few seconds and can happen without an obvious struggle, according to Dr. Seth Hawkins, a wilderness medicine expert and assistant prof...
Healthy Living in Middle Age Really Pays Off in Senior Years
- Robert Preidt
- March 31, 2021
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Live well, live longer.
New research offers more evidence that the mantra rings true: People who got regular exercise and ate a healthy diet in middle age had a reduced risk of serious health problems as seniors.
"Health care professionals could use these find...
Astronauts Will Need Tough Workouts on Any Mission to Mars
- Robert Preidt
- March 29, 2021
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As NASA astronauts set their sights on reaching Mars and building an outpost on the moon, they are likely to need regular, rigorous exercise to keep their hearts in shape, a new study suggests.
Researchers analyzed data gathered from U.S. astronaut Scott Kelly during his...
Sleepless After Bypass Surgery? Try a Morning Walk
- Steven Reinberg
- July 7, 2020
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If you have trouble sleeping after heart bypass surgery, regular morning walks may provide relief, a new study suggests.
"Many patients have trouble sleeping after heart bypass surgery," said researcher Dr. Hady Atef, of Cairo University in Egypt.
"When th...
Don't Get Sick While Swimming This Summer
- Steven Reinberg
- June 30, 2020
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Swimming and summer are practically synonymous, but getting sick from bacteria in lakes, rivers and the ocean can spoil the fun, U.S. health officials warn.
Since 2009, nearly 120 disease outbreaks in 31 states have been tied to untreated recreational water. But bein...
Outdoor Swimming Pools Not a COVID-19 Risk: Expert
- Robert Preidt
- May 23, 2020
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Swimming pools in many parts of the United States may reopen soon, and Americans can take comfort in knowing that taking a dip should pose little risk of coronavirus infection.
However, there could be risks at indoor pools from crowds, poor air circulation, and conta...
During the Pandemic, How Safe Is the Great American Summer Vacation?
- Dennis Thompson
- May 22, 2020
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Memorial Day is fast approaching, summer travel plans have mostly been wrecked by the COVID-19 pandemic, and people are climbing the walls.
Is there any way you can get out of your house and have a little bit of fun, without running a huge risk of contracting the COV...
Even a Little Activity Keeps Aging Brains From Shrinking, Study Shows
- Steven Reinberg
- March 5, 2020
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Take a walk, weed your garden, go for a swim or dance -- it could keep your brain from shrinking as you age, a new study suggests.
Being physically active may keep your brain four years younger than the rest of you, which might help prevent or slow the progression o...
What's Source of 'Stinging Water'? Jellyfish Release Toxic Mucus
- Robert Preidt
- February 19, 2020
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The mystery of "stinging water" has been solved, scientists say.
Stinging water is the seawater near and around upside-down jellyfish (Cassiopea) -- and swimmers can get stinging, itchy skin while submerged in it, even if they have no direct contact with the c...
Would Tighter Swimming Rules at Public Beaches, Lakes and Rivers Save Lives?
- Robert Preidt
- January 7, 2020
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Drowning death rates at public beaches, lakes and rivers are three to four times lower in states with tighter rules for swimming in such locations, a new U.S. study finds.
Researchers analyzed U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data to focus on the 20 st...
Parkinson's Treatment Has Unexpected Side Effect
- Robert Preidt
- December 2, 2019
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Some Parkinson's patients who have a deep brain stimulation device implanted to control their symptoms have reported an odd side effect -- they lost the ability to swim.
Researchers report on the cases of nine patients who were still good swimmers even after they wer...
'Swimmer's Shoulder' Strikes 3 in 4 Teen Competitors
- Robert Preidt
- October 25, 2019
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It's called swimmer's shoulder, and it's an overuse injury that three-quarters of teen swimmers suffer from, new research shows.
The study authors also found that many young swimmers with shoulder pain believe it's just part of being competitive and successful.
...
Ocean Swimming Causes Skin Changes: Study
- Robert Preidt
- June 22, 2019
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The population of bacteria on your skin changes when you swim in the ocean, potentially increasing your risk of infection, researchers report.
They collected samples of skin bacteria from the legs of nine people before they took a 10-minute swim in the ocean, after t...
Pool Chemicals Harm Thousands Every Summer
- Robert Preidt
- May 16, 2019
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Swimming pools are one of the great joys of summer, but U.S. health officials warn that the chemicals that keep the water pristine can land you in the ER.
Between 2008 and 2017, there were more than 4,500 pool chemical-related injuries reported each year, a new repor...
How to Protect Your Kids From Drowning
- Robert Preidt
- March 15, 2019
- Full Page
Drowning can be swift and silent, making it a leading cause of accidental death among children.
To help parents protect their kids in and around the water, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its water safety recommendations.
Drowning is th...
Don't Fear, Shark Attacks Remain Rare
- Steven Reinberg
- February 27, 2019
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Shark attacks get plenty of media attention and strike fear into the hearts of swimmers, but a new study finds that such attacks are few and far between.
It's true that the number of shark attacks has increased over time, but the rate is still very low, researchers s...