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A leak in our bathroom caused toxic mold, and no amount of renovation could fix it. Eventually we had to move.

My family lived through the nightmare of toxic mold exposure in the bathroom. We tried to fix it, b…

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A young father died after toxic mold grew in the walls of his family home. Here's how to spot signs of mold, and how to stay safe.

Christian Childers lived with his kids and fiancée. Their home was flooded by Hurricane Ian, causin…

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Gas leaks, rodents, asbestos: 10 military families in Texas sued their landlord over unsafe living conditions in base housing

Attorneys for the families say the landlord Balfour Beatty "concealed harmful housing conditions" f…

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Why you should never eat moldy bread

Most molds aren't dangerous to your health. But some produce toxic byproducts called mycotoxins. Ot…

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Eating moldy jam or jelly is risky, even if you scrape off the furry bits, experts say

After allegations of moldy jam at Sqirl, a high-end eatery in Los Angeles, some suggested they have…

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4 foods it's safe to cut the mold off and eat and 4 that it isn't, according to a food safety expert

Hard cheeses and hard salami are fine to cut mold off and eat, but make sure you remove at least an…

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4 of the most dangerous fungi that can make you sick, according to the WHO — from toxic mold to yeast infections

According to the WHO, the most dangerous fungi include candida auris, aspergillus, and cryptococcus.

Andrea Michelson   


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San Francisco mummy home will sell for over $1 million

The home is apparently in a very sorry state. According to a piece written by Bob Calhoun for SF We…

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A woman went viral when she discovered black mold in her reusable straw and thought it made her sick. A doctor explains why there's no need to panic.

Kayla Houlihan told TikTok she thinks black mold in her reusable straw has been making her unwell. …

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Gucci is selling a $2,600 dress for men to challenge 'toxic stereotypes'

The fashion brand said it is "disrupting the toxic stereotypes that mold the masculine gender ident…

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A functional nutritionist told me I had mold toxicity. I tried coffee enemas, saunas, and supplements to detox.

After my doctor dismissed my concerns about excessive sweating, a nutritionist ordered more testing…

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Pet food recalled after poisoning suspected in deaths of 70 dogs

Midwestern Pet Company issued a voluntary recall after the food was found to have dangerous levels …

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How to clean your washing machine to keep your laundry as fresh as ever

Just like other appliances, washing machines need proper care and maintenance. Follow these tips to…

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Resin art has become a huge TikTok trend, but 'anti-resin' backlash is growing over potential environmental impacts and health concerns

Resin-art TikToks have racked up billions of views, but experts say the trend could cause environme…

Charlotte Colombo   


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Scientists named a fungicide after Keanu Reeves because it's extremely effective at killing just like his characters

The new compounds, called keanumycins A, B, and C, could be used to treat human yeast infections an…

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A scientist who worked at a company that's being sued over dumping 'forever chemicals' warns the toxins 'stay in your blood and don't leave'

Glenn Evers worked as a chemical engineer for DuPont Industries for 22 years, designing coatings fo…

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Brazil Nuts: Nature's nutritional marvel and culinary delight

Brazil nuts, scientifically known as Bertholletia excelsa, are a powerhouse of nutrition and a cher…