Summer days spent swimming in lakes are a cherished pastime for many of us. But for one 77-year-old man, a refreshing dip ...

A pensioner caught potentially deadly Legionnaires’ disease from swimming in a lake. People who take part in open water ...

Swimming in some lakes with still water can lead to infection with Legionella, bacteria that can cause pneumonia, and people who engage in open water swimming should be aware of this risk, say the aut ...