Splashing in a cold pool or jumping into the crisp waters of the Atlantic are the height of summer fun for kids — but also are among the biggest threats to young children, especially on Long Island.

Ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July, the World Health Organization (WHO) is launching a new technical package ...

Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 in the United States. Here’s what parents and caregivers ...

More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years. “When drowning occurs, seconds matter,” said Dr. Rohit Shenoi, the ...

As Florida nears the possibility of surpassing last year's rate of child drownings, community leaders gathered Wednesday at a ...

Zachary Archer Cohn was 6 years old when he drowned in his backyard pool in 2007. Now, his parents are on a mission to help other families stay safe.

This week is National Drowning Prevention Week, a reminder that simple decisions can save lives, according to the Lifesaving ...

A father who lost his 21-month-old son to an accidental drowning is visiting all 30 MLB ballparks in 30 days to raise water safety awareness.

One man is on a mission to visit 30 MLB ballparks in 30 days to raise awareness for drowning prevention.

Florida is hurtling toward its deadliest year on record for child drownings. Why — in a state hyper-aware of water safety — do young lives continue to slip away?