It's summer, which means it's swimming season. Time to hit the pool, the lake or the ocean. And with all of that in mind, we have some tips on how to stay safe in the water and how to keep an eye on ...

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — Now that Labor Day has come and gone, beaches across Rhode Island and Massachusetts will no longer have lifeguards on duty. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The unofficial start to summer was just two weeks ago, but the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project already reports eight drownings this year on Lake Michigan—and it can take a lot ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Photo-Illustration by TIME (Source Images: Akaradech Pramoonsin—Getty Images, Gary Yeowell—Getty Images, Mariia Siurtukova—Getty Images, Mariakray/Getty ...

Forget what your grandma told you: Swimming right after you've eaten isn't dangerous at all. But news platforms are rife with stories of real-life dangers in and around the water, horror stories of ...

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 ...

FROM LAST YEAR. THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE, HOSTING A FREE WATER SAFETY DAY IN HONOR OF NATIONAL WATER SAFETY MONTH. IT’S A DAY TO NOT ONLY HAVE FUN IN THE POOL, BUT ALSO LEARN MORE ABOUT WATER SAFETY ...

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 ...