Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. In the early 1990s, the U.S. was shocked ...

Do dehumidifiers help with mold? It’s true — dehumidifiers can solve a wide variety of problems in an indoor environment, but do they have the power to fight back against mold and restrict this pesky ...

If you think mold is just a harmless patch of fuzz in the corner of your shower, think again. Mold is far more common and worrisome than many people realize. According to the U.S. Federal Emergency ...

Mould in houses is unsightly and may cause unpleasant odours. More important though, mould has been linked to a range of health effects – especially triggering asthma. However, is mould exposure ...

Mold in houses is unsightly and may cause unpleasant odors. More important though, mold has been linked to a range of health effects—especially triggering asthma. However, is mold exposure linked to a ...

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You may have seen news stories about mold causing problems in base housing or military barracks and wondered what was the big deal about it, especially if you have lived in a damp or tropical climate.