News tagged with water safety

Health

Stay alert for child drowning dangers this summer

(HealthDay)—School's out and the temperature's rising and that means more people will be cooling off at beaches, lakes and pools. But a new report reveals that parents and caregivers need to be extra vigilant when kids ...

Jun 29, 2016

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Emails show FDA worry after romaine outbreaks

After repeated food poisoning outbreaks tied to romaine lettuce, a U.S. food safety official shared his concerns in an internal email, saying the produce industry's water testing "failed in an epic and tragic way."

Mar 29, 2019

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Health

College women: Have a healthy spring break

(HealthDay)—Spring break offers college women—and men—a welcome respite from the pressures of school, but they need to make sure they protect their health while having fun.

Mar 23, 2014

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Pediatrics

Mayo Clinic minute: What drowning doesn't look like

Wide reports of a lifeguard shortage around the nation mean many public swimming pools and beaches may be closed for the summer. Without trained lifeguards on duty, water safety becomes an issue especially for children.

Jun 14, 2022

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Health

Summer beach time means water safety

(HealthDay)—The millions of Americans who will flock to beaches this summer need to keep safety in mind as they frolic in the sand and surf, an expert advises.

Jun 20, 2015

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Health

Current uses of asbestos exceed exposure limits, finds study

A new study summarizing asbestos exposure during the installation and removal of asbestos cement products demonstrates that these construction activities almost always exceed U.S. occupational limits. The study focused on ...

Nov 14, 2023

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