Chronic mold exposure can lead to severe health complications, including changes in the immune system, the risk of developing ...

Concern is growing about potential health risks due to the presence of fungi in the buildings in which we live, work, learn, recuperate, and play. Mold control is one of the major challenges being ...

What is the role of air filters in controlling mold? What air filtration efficiency is necessary to remove airborne spores? These are some of the questions HVAC contractors are asking filter suppliers ...

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD Key Takeaways Mold exposure doesn’t affect everyone, and in many, the symptoms can be mild, mimicking minor allergies.In people who are more seriously affected, ...

Moisture and mold might be expected byproducts of living on an island in Lake Huron, but when the mold is so bad that it pushes a family out of its house, that's too much by any standard. On ...

Summer provides ideal conditions for mold growth in many regions of America. The combination of humidity, rainfall and tightly sealed home envelopes help mold grow out of control in a hurry.

Living in the Berkshires means experiencing all the beauty of four seasons — but with that comes the challenge of dealing with fluctuating temperatures and humidity. One minute, the snow is coming ...

Mona Weingarten, of Washington, D.C., wasn’t aware that there was mold in her house. She didn’t see anything or smell anything. But when one of the tiles on the bathroom floor became loose, she called ...

Warmth, moisture, and plenty of food might sound like the ingredients to a perfect vacation spot, but they're actually the perfect recipe for the growth of mildew and mold. Mold is alive, but it’s not ...

People are concerned about the effect of mold on their health. What are the real risks to our health from mold? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Institute of Medicine/ National ...