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Danger is greatest for people in areas where extreme rain shortages are uncommon, researchers find

Swimming lessons are essential -- even before other therapies, researcher says

Editors of Farmers Almanac say fall's shorter days, fickle weather can bring unwelcome surprises

A few precautions will help prevent contamination that can make you sick, CDC says

Even when lifeguard is present, parents need to keep constant watch when children are near water

Many systems contain high levels of PFASs, which are linked to cancer, other health issues, study says

Study finds rise in dangerous bacteria could make swimming more hazardous, too

Michigan city accounted for 5 percent of lead poisonings nationwide in 2014-2015, researcher says

'People need to be aware of what may be entering the water,' researcher says

No need to avoid lakes and rivers -- disease experts say infection is exceedingly rare

More than half of victims are under 5, but older kids and teens still at risk

Average was just over 2 per person, and study found they were more common among females

CDC looks at kids' blood levels before, during and after city's switch to local water

American Academy of Pediatrics calls for stronger regulations and new laws to protect children

When disinfectants mix with sweat, personal care products and urine, dangerous byproducts can form, study says