One patient in the ICU has tested positive for Legionnaires' Disease. The hospital says the water system was disinfected and ...

A recent study has revealed that gym equipment and surfaces harbor billions of germs, posing a risk to your skin. Continuous ...

With the summer season right around the corner, experts in Arkansas are urging people to make sure their pools are safe ...

Having penetrative sex in a hot tub is riskier than having sex on dry land or a damp mattress or a hard countertop. Heavily ...

As the temperatures rise and winter becomes a distant memory, leading Legionella rapid testing expert Hydrohawk is reminding Brits that – despite a common notion that Legionella is only a summertime ...

Hydrosense has said that the risk of Legionella growth in water systems is increasing as the UK experiences warmer average temperatures due to climate change. The company has said that spring is often ...

About one out of every ten people who gets sick with Legionnaires' disease will die due to complications from their illness.

“Showering in contacts is risky,” Dr. James Kelly, an ophthalmologist and founder of Kelly Vision, told HuffPost. “Tap water ...

Contact lens loss is another concern around swimming with them in your eyes. “Chlorinated or saltwater can cause lenses to ...

“Water ― whether from a pool, ocean, lake or hot tub ― contains bacteria, fungi and parasites that can get trapped under your contact lenses, increasing the risk of serious eye infection ...

During summer months, keep an eye on the water chemistry, as higher temperatures can promote bacteria growth. Test the water multiple times a week and adjust as needed. Local hot tub companies can ...