Drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1-4 in the United States. NPR's Life Kit has water safety tips to keep young swimmers safe this summer. It's summer, which means it's ...

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 ...

With all of the water around our area, plus the numerous swimming pools, knowing how to swim and survive is extremely important as we enjoy being around water. If someone gets themselves in deep water ...

The swim school empowers kids ages 3 months to 12 years giving them the skills they need to feel confident in the water. (Photo courtesy Big Blue Swim School) SAN DIEGO – Drowning is a preventable ...

The past two years saw unprecedented numbers of cyanobacteria warnings in New Hampshire. And, so far, it seems like 2025 is set for another big bloom year. According to Amy Smagula, chief aquatic ...

If you have any plans at an Iowa beach for summer 2025, plan to check the water quality before taking a dip. In any given week, up to a dozen Iowa beaches can have high levels of bacteria or other ...