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July 28

Tragedy strikes Miami Beach as 2 die after barge hits sailboat with children aboard

Two people died after a barge struck a sailboat near Miami Beach, with four others including multiple children between ages 8-12 rescued from the water and hospitalized.

July 26

Wearable hydration monitor could help prevent heatstroke, scientists say

University of Texas researchers created a non-invasive wearable device using bioimpedance technology to track hydration levels, replacing traditional invasive methods.

July 25

Death confirmed from rare and deadly 'brain-eating amoeba' in southern lake

A fatal case of brain-eating amoeba has been reported in South Carolina, with health officials advising swimmers to take precautions in warm freshwater.

July 24

DOGE prepares to literally drain the swamp by banishing Biden’s ‘overreaching’ water rule

Following the Supreme Court ruling in Sackett v. EPA limiting federal control over wetlands, Sen. Ernst establishes protections against overreaching water regulations.

July 16

Four people dead in Florida from flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters

Florida officials warn about Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm water that has caused four deaths this year. The bacteria can enter through wounds or raw oyster consumption.

July 11

Once-polluted Paris river reopens for public swimming after Olympics rush to clean it up

Paris has reopened public swimming in the Seine River for the summer, allowing visitors to enjoy the waterway that was cleaned up for the 2024 Olympics.

July 8

Texas RV park owner banged on doors as water rose, family was swept away

Lorena Guillen describes the harrowing Texas flooding that swept away a father and his family after her husband waded through water to save them.

July 4

Physician reminds Americans to 'exercise caution' for Fourth of July

Physician Dr. Devi Nampiaparampil addresses the health and safety dangers that are most likely to send Americans to the ER this holiday.

July 2

The gross reason airplane passengers might want to avoid using the water on flights

Research shows airplane surfaces and onboard water may harbor contaminants, with bathrooms shown to be particularly unsanitary, according to travel and health experts.

July 1

Gut microbes could be key to fighting toxic, long-lasting 'forever chemicals,' research says

Research shows gut microbiome could help eliminate persistent PFAS that linger in bodies for years, as scientists work to develop protective probiotics.