PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Tragically, WAVY has reported on several drowning incidents involving children this season, which prompted local health officials to emphasize preventative measures. The ...

At least 3,000 residents are still still out of their homes as firefighters continue to battle the 99,000-acre fire south of ...

Swimming is a great summer activity but requires safety rules. Here is how to keep your children safe at the pool.

The American Red Cross offers training for young people who want to become babysitters.

IF YOU SEE PEOPLE SWIMMING IN THE POOLS AFTER HOURS, IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO CALL THE POLICE, PLEASE JUST TRY TO PERSUADE THE ...

An 11-year-old boy who performed compressions on his own mother and a girl whose father seized while home alone with her ...

Summer heat and humidity can make finding the nearest body of water a tempting choice. Maybe you find relief from the heat in ...

Drew Bivona, attorney and founder of Bivona Law, shares essential pool-safety tips every Houston family should know.

Pediatric resident urges adults to designate a "water watcher," even if there is a lifeguard, and to provide swim lessons to ...

The scene in Vidisha, in Madhya Pradesh state, was a dramatic reminder of how much was at stake for more than 2mn students ...

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota generously supports MinnPost’s Community Health coverage; learn more about their community health work. In 13 years as a paramedic, this past year has been ...

Bhubaneswar: With nearly 9,000 people losing their lives to drowning over the past five years, Odisha has intensified efforts ...