“Many paddlers, especially those just starting out, don’t realize how cold the water really is,” said Todd Robertson, Iowa ...

A fun family day at the beach turned into a scary situation for one Massachusetts mom and her 10-year-old son on the Fourth of July, and she’s issuing a PSA to fellow parents about the risks of ...

ST. LOUIS — Dangerously cold wind chills and bitterly cold temperatures are hitting the Bi-state. The winter season is prime time for illness, especially hypothermia, if you're exposed to the cold for ...

Extreme wind chill temperatures are sweeping through North Carolina as of Tuesday, Jan. 21, bringing health risks. "If you're not properly protected - if you don't bundle up, gloves, hat, all that ...

BALTIMORE — The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore early Tuesday morning. A cargo ship reportedly struck the bridge, causing it to collapse. Initial emergency calls reported at least ...

Cold water shock, hypothermia and swim failure are the main dangers, particularly in very low winter sea temperatures, which can quickly overwhelm the body and breathing, according to the RLNI. Cold ...

Exposure to frigid temperatures and winter weather can lead to an array of ailments that vary in seriousness. It's important to know how to avoid them and to recognize their signs. Though some ...

Swimming is a beloved summer pastime and an excellent way to get exercise, but it's also inherently risky. According to the CDC, drownings are the third leading cause of "unintentional injury deaths" ...