Then there’s giardia, a parasite that often enters pools when people have accidents in the water or don’t rinse off properly.

Optical coherence tomography (OCT), a tool routinely used to diagnose and plan treatment for eye diseases, has now been ...

Most pool-related illnesses won’t kill you, but no one wants to spend their vacation or a week of beautiful summer days in ...

Health leaders say cases of a skin rash known as swimmer's itch are being reported. Several individuals have reported ...

Swimmer's itch is making some people who have played in shallow areas of the Columbia River miserable this summer, says the ...

Perhaps surprisingly, it’s possible to get swimmer’s ear without a dip in the pool, lake or ocean. Two doctors explain what this painful infection is and how to get rid of it.

In the summer, many of us try to find a way to be in or near the water. Kids are taking swimming lessons and going to pool parties. Families spend weeks at the beach. Unfortunately, we can bring home ...

Here, learn how to recognize the symptoms and what ear infection home remedies you ... This is often referred to as "swimmers' ear," which impacts children as they are prone to infections from ...

The good news? Swimmer’s ear can be prevented. “One of the best things you can do is dry your ears thoroughly after swimming or showering,” says Dr. Plitt. “Avoid inserting cotton swabs, which can ...

Swimmer’s ear is most commonly caused by a bacterial infection. Frequent water exposure and in some cases, the moist environment caused by a wet ear canal, allows the bacteria to grow.

The former Commonwealth swimmer, who swam for Great Britain at international level from 1981 to 1985 and currently races for Barnet Copthall Masters swimming team - started getting symptoms three ...