As pool and beach season gets underway safety experts remind water lovers not to have a false sense of security because a lifeguard is on duty or because they know how to swim. The World Congress on ...

Warmer weather is finally here in the Northern Hemisphere, and with it, many pools and beaches are opening for the summer. That’s great for families who want to spend time by the water, but it’s also ...

Pool parties, beach trips, lakeside getaways, river rafting, water parks — the summer is full of aquatic adventures. But with that comes being aware of the risks that water poses. According to the ...

DESTIN, Fla. -- Waterparks across the world are diving into safety on Thursday, including one here in Northwest Florida. Big Kahuna’s in Destin joined "the world’s largest swimming lesson" to promote ...

I’ve been traveling the country speaking about facing fear since Some Nerve came out last year. Nowhere has it been more of a life and death issue than the 11th annual World Aquatic Health Conference ...

I FEAR that if persons who cannot swim place reliance on the advice given by Mr. MacCormac in your impression of June 2 (vol. xxiv. pp. 62, 101)they will hardly ...

In the drowning prevention community, we dread hearing the other F-word: floaties. These seemingly innocuous devices give responsible parents a false sense of security with the assumption that the ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 through 4 in the state of Florida. Ten people drown each ...

There are an estimated 300,000 annual drowning deaths worldwide, according to WHO. That comes out to an average of 822 people per day. Here’s how to avoid becoming a statistic.