Category: Health
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CDC issues warning on ‘crypto’ fecal parasite that can live for days in swimming pools
Health officials are asking Americans to take precautions over reports that “crypto,” a fecal parasite that can be transmitted via swimming pools, is on the rise. The parasite’s full name is cryptosporidium. It causes cryptosporidiosis, which can leave healthy adults suffering from “profuse, watery diarrhea” for as long as three weeks. The effects can be worse…
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What to Know About Necrotizing Fasciitis — the Flesh-Eating Bacteria Showing Up at Beaches
Every summer, as the weather heats up and people head to beaches, pools and lakes to cool down, scary reports come in of people who have developed necrotizing fasciitis — a life-threatening flesh-eating bacteria that typically develops in the water. The disease is very rare, with just 20,000 cases a year, and people should not spend their…
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Officials Warn People Not To Swim In Lake Hopatcong Due To Harmful Algal Bloom
The warning issued Thursday also urged people to not eat fish caught in the lake or windsurf, kayak, paddleboard or ride Jet Skis there.
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New website helps people avoid swimmer’s itch
People wondering about catching swimmer’s itch can get in the know with a University of Alberta website before heading to the lake this summer. SWIMMERSITCH.ca lets people report their own cases of the rash, alert others to problem areas around North America, learn more about the condition and fill out a survey that helps U…
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Hip Displaysia to Collegiate Swimming – Meadow’s Comeback Story
Gilmour Academy Swimmer, Meadow Hynd almost gave up on a successful swimming career due to hip dysplasia. University Hospitals’ unique team approach to treating this condition helped her get back to the sport she loves along with a spot on a college roster.
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Ocean swimming changes skin microbiome, could raise infection risk
Ocean water exposure changes the human skin microbiome and could increase the likelihood of infection after swimming, according to findings presented at ASM Microbe. “Our research demonstrated that ocean water washed off normal bacteria and simultaneously deposited ocean-borne bacteria onto the skin,†Marisa Chattman Nielsen, MS, a PhD candidate at the University of California, Irvine,…
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Protect your kids from serious health risks in swimming pools
There is no better feeling than seeing a pool that’s inviting you in for a refreshing swim. And it’s almost guaranteed that if you have small children, they will want to jump in the pool immediately if it looks appealing. At the same time, you want to make sure that your children will remain safe.…
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How safe is your public pool? Half of all Americans use swimming pools instead of showers
How safe is your public pool? Half of all Americans use swimming pools instead of showers