Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Germs and chemicals in pools can cause several types of illness, with diarrhea being the most common. (Getty Images) “It’s not ...

An April 26 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) warns about inappropriate behavior in swimming pools. “Urinating in a pool is dangerous for your heart? Urine and chlorine create dangerous ...

For something considered taboo, improper pool hygiene practices are surprisingly common. It’s a behavior many people have witnessed, heard about, or—even if they won’t admit it—participated in ...

If you’re lucky enough to have a pool in your home’s backyard, don’t miss out on protecting it with a pool cover. “Nothing beats the convenience and luxury of having a private pool in your own ...

Six Virginia children under the age of 5 have died in swimming pool drownings just since Memorial Day. That’s just unimaginable, in terms of the grief for those families. “These numbers are ...