As summer gets underway, a recent report sheds light on the importance of swimming and water safety strategies. Each year, some 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths occur in the U.S., with the highest ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Safety first: How parents can keep their kids out of danger around the pool, at the beach and more. (Photo: Getty Images; ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — With school out for the summer and temperatures rising across the country, many families will visit the beach, lake or local swimming pool. Now is the time to review ...

HOUSTON — Two near-drowning incidents involving Houston-area toddlers this week are reminders of the importance of pool and water safety. A 2-year-old girl was flown to a hospital Friday morning after ...

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 ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - More details have emerged about the tragic drowning of a 3-year-old at a pool party in Columbus on Sunday night, highlighting the importance of promoting swimming and pool ...

When the warm summer weather rolls in, pool covers are pulled back and a cooling dip becomes a staple of the season. Since swimming pools and summer go hand in hand, it's the perfect time for a ...

MICHIGAN, USA — As crowds flock to beaches along the lakeshore this summer, it's important to remember basic water safety tips. When you arrive at the beach, there will usually be colored flags that ...

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, a lot of pools will be opening and it’s a good time to remind you about some important water safety for the summer. Last week, the CDC put out new statistics ...

Water parks are a great way to cool down during the hot summer months but staying safe is key to having a good time. Nearly 28,000 people suffered injuries from public water slides over the past five ...

HOUSTON — It's summer pool and beach season so it's a good time to remind parents to keep their kids safe around water. Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña shared a startling statistic Tuesday morning at a ...