Must Read for Regular Swimmers

Those who swim regularly in pools with chlorinated water need to take care as Spanish researchers have warned that regular contact with chlorinated water enhances the risk of bladder cancer.

Trihalomethanes (THMs) are carcinogenic chemicals and they are created when water is chlorinated; it is possible that these chemicals are absorbed through the skin due to regular contact with chlorinated water.

New Study Warns Asthma Risk for Swimming Babies
A study by Germany's Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has advised parents with familial history of allergies not to take their babies to indoor swimming pools because of asthma risk.

"People with more money and more education may think that they're reducing their risk of exposure to water contaminants by drinking bottled water. However, despite being apparently cleaner and taking more exercise, a result of taking more frequent and longer baths, and using swimming pools more often - they are actually increasing their risk of THM exposure," researchers said.

Source-Medindia

Participants Report of Viral Gastroenteritis at Maryland State Swimming Championship
About 89 swimming athletes became ill during the Finals of the Maryland State Swimming Championship on Saturday.

Cancer Risk Increased by Swimming in Indoor Pools
A new study has said that taking a dip in indoor chlorinated pools may induce genotoxicity (DNA damage that may lead to cancer) as well as respiratory problems.

Olympic Swimming Centre in China Converted to Water Park
Beijing's Olympic aquatic centre where superstar Michael Phelps swam to eight gold medals will re-open on Sunday as Asia's largest indoor water park, state media said.