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Your Local Swimming Pool May Surprise You.
Your Local Swimming Pool May Surprise You – We’re in the dog days of summer, so many of us seek some heat relief in a cool swimming pool. Unfortunately for pool lovers, a study released in 2010 suggests that chemicals […]
Read more »Chlorinated Pools May Increase Cancer Risk.
Chlorinated Pools May Increase Cancer Risk – A new collection of studies show a rise in blood markers associated with cancer in swimmers using chlorinated pools. THE GIST Chemicals in chlorinated swimming pools may cause asthma, respiratory problems and even […]
Read more »Water-Borne Illnesses at New Highs.
Water-Borne Illnesses at New Highs – Beware: Chlorine doesn’t kill all in swimming pools! WebMD Feature When you swim, some water is going to get into your mouth. For the most part, that is OK. In recreational pools chlorine is […]
Read more »New research shows swimming pools can make you less of a man.
Swimming in chlorinated water The Winter Workout You Want to Avoid New research: Swimming pools can make you less of a man – By Emily Main New Year’s resolutions to exercise more and live a healthier life send a […]
Read more »Swimming Pool Chemicals Cause Thousands of Injuries.
Swimming Pool Chemicals Cause Thousands of Injuries – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there are an average of 4,700 cases of injury and illness caused by swimming pool chemicals in the USA reported annually. […]
Read more »Bladder Cancer Linked To Swimming Pool Chlorine.
Bladder Cancer Linked To Swimming Pool Chlorine – Swimming pools have been a source of relaxation and recreation for years. However, the efforts made to sanitize these pools with harsh chemicals such as chlorine which apart from causing minor physical […]
Read more »Skin Problems Caused by Swimming Pool Bromine.
Skin Problems Caused by Swimming Pool Bromine – Swimming pool water needs disinfection and constant maintenance in order to keep it safe for swimmers. Chemical treatment kills potential pathogens and neutralizes various contaminants that get into pool water from the […]
Read more »So far this summer, 48 U.S. pool deaths.
So far this summer, 48 U.S. pool deaths WASHINGTON, June 29, 2011 (UPI) — Since Memorial Day, there have been 48 drownings and 75 near-drownings in pools and spas in 35 states and territories reported by U.S. media, officials say.U.S. […]
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