Summer Swimming Dangers; Salt Water Cleanses; Treating Swimmer’s Ear
From dangerous pool bacteria to deadly lake parasites, learn the hidden risks of swimming — and get crucial tips for staying safe in the water
Summer Swimming Dangers; Salt Water Cleanses; Treating Swimmer’s Ear
Fecal Bacteria in Public Pools
A 2013 study conducted by the CDC found that more than half of public pools in the U.S. tested positive for E. coli. The Doctors and environmental scientist Jen Ervast share tips to help swimmers prevent sickness from contaminated pool water.
Is It Safe to Wear Contacts while Swimming?
The Doctors weigh in on wearing contacts in the water.
Heal Wounds with Fish Skin?
A scaly treatment for chronic wounds caused by diabetes and other circulatory disorders: See how fish skin is being used to help human tissue regenerate.
Deadly Freshwater Amoeba
One couple shares how a deadly freshwater amoeba called Naegleria fowleri tragically claimed the life of their 7-year-old son — just four days after his symptoms began.
Summer Swimming Dangers
From dangerous pool bacteria to deadly lake parasites, learn the risks of summer swimming — and get crucial tips for staying safe in the water. Plus, a simple home remedy for soothing swimmer’s ear. And, detoxify your body and lose weight … with salt wate
Sea Salt Cleanses: Healthy or Harmful?
Can a saltwater solution detoxify your digestive system and shrink your waistline? The Doctors and healthy living blogger Zoe Vaklinova discuss the efficacy — and safety — of sea salt cleanses.
Swimming during Pregnancy
Is it safe for pregnant women to go swimming? The Doctors weigh in.
Treating and Preventing Swimmer’s Ear
Swimmer’s ear, an infection of the outer ear and ear canal, leads to more than 2 million doctor visits every year in America — and nearly $500 million in annual health care costs. Pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears shares an easy, at-home solution to treat the...
Protecting against Deadly Freshwater Amoeba
One family raises awareness about a deadly freshwater amoeba called Naegleria fowleri that tragically claimed the life of their 7-year-old son. E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork explains how the amoeba is contracted, and why it can rapidly lead to death....