Public baths and swimming pools need to be disinfected, and this is usually accomplished by chlorination of the water. Exposure to chlorinated pools, however, may affect the lung epithelium and, along ...

When remodeling bathrooms, some homeowners prefer to add special features that give the room a spa-like feel. A whirlpool tub is one such feature that can help transform an ordinary bathroom into a ...

When I think of water dangers, I picture cruise ships capsizing in shark-infested water. One reader, though, has been thinking of the dangers of whirlpool tubs. The reader called to say she was ...

In the course of testing, Consumer Reports found some things to watch out for. For example, some tubs--including two out of three of the Jacuzzis--leaked. So, it is a good idea to fill any tub before ...

When Pearl Higginbotham set out to make and sell whirlpool baths, she wanted to provide a quality product. Higginbotham, who built a company and a network of friends, employees and customers, died of ...