Category: Health
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Child Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba After Swimming in Central NC Pond | CBS 17
A child who died last week had developed an illness caused by a rare brain-eating amoeba they contracted while swimming in a pond in central North Carolina, the state health department said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the child’s illness was caused by Naegleria fowleri, an amoeba found in freshwater. It can…
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California Boy Dies of Amoeba, a Rare Brain-Eating Parasite, After Swimming in Lake | USA Today
A child infected with an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba while swimming in a Northern California lake died in a hospital, his family confirmed Friday. David Pruitt, 7, of Tehama County, died from primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, or PAM, on Aug. 7, said his aunt, Crystal Hayley. The boy was rushed to the emergency room on July…
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Bacteria Put Some Shore Beaches off Limits Temporarily | NJ Spotlight News
Getting turned away from the beach is not what you want during a week like this. But that’s what happened to swimmers at several bay and ocean beaches along the Jersey Shore. The state Department of Environmental Protection banned swimming for a time at five beaches in Ocean and Monmouth counties after levels of fecal…
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No Swimming Warning at Hampton Ponds State Park | WWLP-22News
Another day of extreme heat in the Pioneer Valley, but those who wanted to cool off at Hampton Ponds Beach in Westfield were out of luck.
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Swimming for Better Health and to Avoid Injuries | Mayo Clinic
Swimming is often touted as a great workout for all ages, offering benefits not only for the body but also for the mind. As a form of exercise, swimming keeps your heart rate up and builds muscle strength. It also can be a great form of stress relief. “Swimming is a wonderful sport. I definitely…
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Odoamne | Movement that inspires | Rogue
Swimming changed Odo’s life and gave him the most valuable life lessons that brought him to the top of the #LEC.🏊
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Representation of People With Invisible Disabilities | Dana Whitney Vollmer
Dana Whitney Vollmer is an American former competition swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, and former world record-holder Vollmer won a total of thirty-two medals in major international competitions, including nineteen gold medals, eight silver, and five bronze, spanning the Olympics, the World Championships, The Pan American Games, the Pan Pacific Championships, and the Goodwill Games. In…
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Real Health: Sea Swimming For Optimal Health With Dr. Catherine Kelly | Independent.ie
We all know drinking plenty of water is good for us. But how else can water improve our health and well-being?
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Health Officials Warn Of ‘Swimmer’s Itch’ in Utah Lakes and Ponds | FOX 13 News Utah
One local health department is warning residents of swimmer’s itch infestation at two northern Utah lakes and ponds. The parasite that causes the rash can be more prevalent during times of high heat and drought.