It sounded like good news for wild swimmers. Last week, 27 new river bathing sites were added to the map of the UK's coastal ...
A child contracted the rare infection Weil's disease after going swimming in an Essex river, a council has said.
Call of the wild: knowing ... in the 24 hours before you want to swim there” advises Wardley. And take precautions to prevent getting infected with Weil’s disease (leptospirosis), a rare ...
Babies and young children are particularly affected by these diseases and the situation is becoming desperate. Red Cross teams are on the ground providing life-saving aid either directly, or through ...
But talk of ‘wild swimming’ here and you’ll elicit a bemused smile at best. After all, many communities have installed showers along the shorelines of lakes. In cities, workers pop out for a dip at ...
Maintaining a safe work environment during monsoon is vital for well-being, with a focus on waterborne illnesses. Awareness of workplace hygiene can help mitigate risks.
You or others may be injured. Taking physical risks may lead to injuries or death for you and the people around you. You may face criminal charges. Dangerous or illegal behaviour may lead to your ...
Educate yourself about water-borne diseases. Consult healthcare professionals when you have symptoms. Get necessary vaccinations accordingly and use mosquito repellents/nets.
You probably wouldn’t pick ... But they all have a wild ancestor: the wild apple. Essential for the survival of all apples, it's at risk of dying out. Markus Ruhsam, a molecular ecologist ...