Chlorine is a toxic gas used in disinfectants and cleaning products. Exposure causes eye, lung, and skin irritation, and lung fluid buildup. Children and asthma patients are at higher risk. No ...

Even if you’re not an avid swimmer, a quick dip in the pool is so refreshing on a hot summer day. The hitch: The chlorine used to kill bacteria, viruses and other harmful microorganisms in pool water ...

When you pour liquid chlorine into your swimming pool, you expect it to be effective. After all, it's labeled "pool-grade" and priced accordingly. But what if that assumption is wrong? A recent report ...

Chlorine is a common element in household cleaning and pesticide products. You’re probably most familiar with its use in pools to keep them free from bacteria and algae. It is naturally a gas but can ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy. July ...

Michigan, and the country as a whole, is facing a chlorine tablet shortage just as summer swings into full gear. The shortage is due to increased demand for pool supplies during the pandemic and a ...