Mold spores thrive in moist areas. Ensure pipes and anything else constantly conveying water is in good working order—that means no drips or leaks. Piles of damp clothes, papers, or towels can easily ...

Alexander Fleming was doing experiments with bacteria when he woke up to a strange mold growing in his petri dish. The "mold ...

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Parents and teachers at a Northern Virginia school believe mold in the building could be making students sick. In August before school started, students arrived at marching band camp at Hayfield ...

Most of the time, mold exposure doesn’t require medical attention. But if you have asthma, a compromised immune system, or an allergy to mold, you may need treatment. If you’ve ever dealt with a mold ...

Harvard has sued, fighting the Trump administration’s demands. But the university has also enacted a host of items on the White House wish list. By Stephanie Saul Early in the spring, an aggressive ...

Former broadcast journalist Stacey Marks Nectow founded Pure Sugar Candy, a handcrafted candy company that's gaining online popularity. The company utilizes social media, particularly TikTok, for ...

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo believes President Trump can remake the Middle East after the Israel-Iran War. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo Just weeks after the US-Israeli victory over Iran, ...

Silent but deadly isn’t just relegated to crass humor. Mold also fits into that category, posing a danger long before it’s even detected. Whether it’s on your walls, underneath the carpets, or popping ...

Have basketfuls of toys and clothes in the kids’ rooms? This will make you think twice about everything you have in your home that could be making everyone sick. With mold becoming a year-round ...

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy has had a decades-long mold problem that regularly made cadets and employees sick with minimal intervention, a June 10 National Institute for Occupational Safety and ...

Mold in the home can cause a wide range of health issues—from mild allergies to serious chronic conditions—yet it often goes undetected. Experts say understanding the risks and how to identify mold is ...