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US: 1 in 8 swimming pools closed for health violations
One in eight swimming pools in five populous states are closed upon inspection due to dirty and potentially dangerous water, US health authorities said Thursday.
May 19, 2016
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First look at concussions in water polo
UC Irvine physiologist James Hicks' three sons all played water polo. Watching them compete, he noticed how physical the sport can be—elbows, head butts, the ball flying at high speeds. His oldest son once had to be dragged ...
Oct 30, 2015
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Thinking about a pool? Think about safety
(HealthDay)—Drowning is the leading cause of death of American children younger than 5, and they're more likely to drown in a backyard pool than any other body of water, an expert says.
Jun 20, 2015
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Breath-holding games are killing swimmers, CDC warns
(HealthDay)—As more adults and kids head to swimming pools, lakes and the ocean this Memorial Day weekend, U.S. health officials are warning about accidental drownings from underwater breath-holding games and exercises.
May 21, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study highlights risk of norovirus from swimming
Simple tips can help swimmers stay safe in various swimming venues.
May 15, 2015
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Genetics
Research team finds mice and humans express genes differently
(Medical Xpress)—A large team of bio-researchers with members from the U.S. and Spain has concluded that while mice and humans have almost the same gene pool, the way those genes are expressed differ. In their paper published ...
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When faced with higher prices, swimming is the activity most likely to take a dive
Experts agree that it's a great way of staying fit and healthy at any age, but when faced with higher prices people are likely to swim less often, while other forms of physical activity such as working out or walking are ...
Oct 28, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers identify potential risk factors for urinary tract infections in young girls
Young girls with an intense, red, itchy rash on their outer genital organs may be at increased risk of developing urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to new research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The treatment ...
Aug 21, 2014
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In pools, young blacks drown at far higher rates
A new study shows swimming pools are a much greater danger to black children and teens than they are to other kids.
May 15, 2014
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Drowning deaths down overall, but still a problem: report
(HealthDay)—Just in time for summer swimming and boating season comes a grim government report: Drowning deaths are still a problem in the United States, even though overall deaths from drowning are down.
Apr 15, 2014
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