Summer has begun and many pools are now open. But while swimming can be a fun way to spend the summer months, pools can be dangerous. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children in the United ...

Summer is the perfect time to soak up some sun and cool off, and pools and beaches are popular destinations for many people and families looking to do so. However, it’s important to prioritize safety ...

Emergency department visits related to swimming pools are down just 1.2% since 2019. Injuries plummeted in 2020 — the first year of the pandemic — but are up 44.2% since. Summer’s officially here, ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. You might be ready for a summer of swimming pool games like Marco Polo or simply frolicking and swimming your days away, but ...

Swimming is a great way to stay cool in the summer heat but it's essential to prioritize safety, especially for children. Getty Images Is it even summer without a dip in the pool? Swimming is one of ...

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 safety tips to keep children safe ...

HOUSTON – In a recent incident that has alarmed parents, an 8-year-old girl died after she was caught in a pool drain pipe at a hotel pool in northwest Houston, raising concerns about the safety ...

The color of your child’s swimsuit could impact their safety at a swimming pool or the beach. That’s according to water safety experts who have taken a close look at how the hue of swimwear may ...

Frank Verni has been busy over the past few weeks. "A lot of people think I'm the pool guy. I'm the pool safety guy that's it," said Verni. He likes to think of himself as a pool safety pro. He ...