Findings from research into illnesses associated with bathing in lakes and rivers come amid boom in hobby Wild swimming has been linked to a higher risk of stomach bugs and skin rashes, according to the largest ever controlled study of illnesses associated with bathing in rivers and lakes. The r...
Source: [Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/27/wild-swimming-higher-risk-stomach-bugs-skin-rashes-uea)