Haven’t cleaned your water bottle? Yale experts break down the dangers of mold

Haven’t cleaned your water bottle? Yale experts break down the dangers of mold

Mold lurks in moist locations, including on the inside of water bottles. On a popular app, Fizz, students have confessed to cleaning their water bottles only once every several months, and Yale researchers weighed in on the potential dangers of mold exposure.

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Is black mould really as bad for us as we think? A toxicologist explains

Is black mould really as bad for us as we think? A toxicologist explains

We still hear black mould in our homes described as toxic. But it’s the allergies and asthma they trigger we should be more worried about.

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Guest column | Moldy food is linked to serious health issues like cancer and nerve damage

Guest column | Moldy food is linked to serious health issues like cancer and nerve damage

Moldy food is linked to serious health issues like cancer and nerve damage.
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There are no absolute guidelines on what is safe to eat. However, in some cases, gambling with your stomach rather than wasting food may not be a good idea.

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Signs You’ve Been Exposed to Black Mold—and When To Get Help

Signs You’ve Been Exposed to Black Mold—and When To Get Help

Breathing in black mold spores may trigger symptoms like coughing, wheezing, and a stuffy nose, particularly in people with asthma and allergies.

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Deadly ‘Pharaoh’s Curse Fungus’ Could be Used to Fight Cancer

Deadly ‘Pharaoh’s Curse Fungus’ Could be Used to Fight Cancer

The fungus blamed for King Tut’s “mummy’s curse” may soon become a powerful new weapon against leukemia.

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How to Grow and Care for Dog Vomit Slime Mold

How to Grow and Care for Dog Vomit Slime Mold

Dog vomit slime mold is an unsightly but harmless yellow mass that often grows in mulch. Here’s how to remove or prevent it.

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Signs Your House Has Mold—And How to Get Rid of It

Signs Your House Has Mold—And How to Get Rid of It

Here are the keys to mold detection, removal, and prevention.

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Mold

Mold

Molds can be found everywhere, and we encounter them every day. These organisms can affect human health in a variety of ways, depending on the type of mold, amount and duration of exposure, and the person exposed.

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Costco recalls household item with warning dangerous mold could cause health issues

Costco recalls household item with warning dangerous mold could cause health issues

Costco is recalling a variety of household items from its stores due to safety concerns, including certain air conditioners that pose a potential health and safety risk

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Chinese researchers attempt to smuggle toxic mold into U.S. amid espionage concerns

Chinese researchers attempt to smuggle toxic mold into U.S. amid espionage concerns

Chinese researchers attempt to smuggle toxic mold into U.S. amid espionage concerns

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(PDF) Cigarette Smoke, Bacteria, Mold, Microbial Toxins, and Chronic Lung Inflammation

(PDF) Cigarette Smoke, Bacteria, Mold, Microbial Toxins, and Chronic Lung Inflammation

PDF | Chronic inflammation associated with cigarette smoke fosters malignant transformation and tumor cell proliferation and promotes certain… | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

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From toxic fungus to soy sauce superstar

From toxic fungus to soy sauce superstar

early 9,000 years ago, around the time that humans were first domesticating corn and pigs, some people in China were taming fungi. One such fungus, the

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RNA interference and nanomedicine join forces to fight dangerous fungal infections

RNA interference and nanomedicine join forces to fight dangerous fungal infections

Fungal infections are on the rise globally. According to a study by the Manchester Fungal Infection Group, in 2022, approximately 6.5 million people were infected by a pathogenic fungus, and about 3.8 …

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10 Common Plant Diseases and How to Treat Them

10 Common Plant Diseases and How to Treat Them

 

 

Plant diseases are a fact of life for gardeners. Learn how to deal with the most common plant ailments and how to keep them from ruining your garden.

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How dangerous is that mold in your home? Experts break down risks

How dangerous is that mold in your home? Experts break down risks

 

 

Molds can invade many surfaces in homes, like shower curtains, sinks, refrigerators and even AC units. Experts revealed which may pose the most risks.

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Legal Marijuana May Contain Dangerous Mold Levels

Legal Marijuana May Contain Dangerous Mold Levels

 

 

Laboratories hired by states where marijuana is legally grown may not be correctly reporting the amount of mold and other dangerous contaminants found in the samples tested, according to an analysis by The Wall Street Journal. Marijuana’s humid growing conditions are perfect…

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Devastating floods leave Detroiters with toxic mold

Devastating floods leave Detroiters with toxic mold
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Is This Toxic Mold? How To Know If It’s In Your House—And Why It Matters For Your Health

Is This Toxic Mold? How To Know If It’s In Your House—And Why It Matters For Your Health
Experts explain how to protect your home and your health.

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FDA to test for more dangerous mold in food

FDA to test for more dangerous mold in food
Federal food safety inspectors will test for more types of dangerous mold and fungus, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday.The FDA said

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Why you should avoid dust: The surge of Valley Fever and its link to climate change

Why you should avoid dust: The surge of Valley Fever and its link to climate change
California saw multiple Valley Fever cases after a music festival in Kern County earlier this year

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Mold in Coffee: 5 Facts That Can Help You Not Get Sick

Mold in Coffee: 5 Facts That Can Help You Not Get Sick
Yes, some coffee contains mold. But if beans are properly roasted, packaged, and stored, the mold isn’t likely to make you sick.

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How Gray Mold Fungi Adapt to Resist Plant Defenses and Become More Harmful

How Gray Mold Fungi Adapt to Resist Plant Defenses and Become More Harmful
Recent research from Wageningen University reveals that the fungus Botrytis cinerea uses four distinct mechanisms, including a novel enzymatic process, to tolerate toxic saponins in plants. This discovery could inform new strategies to boost crop resistance to fungal diseases.

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You Can Get Food Poisoning from Leftover Rice—Here’s How to Avoid It

You Can Get Food Poisoning from Leftover Rice—Here’s How to Avoid It
Learn how to cook, cool, and store your rice properly so that you don’t get rice food poisoning. Find out how this bacteria gets into your food and how to keep your leftovers safe from contamination.

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From toxic fungus to soy sauce superstar

From toxic fungus to soy sauce superstar
Today the koji mold is a master fermenter, but it has a checkered past.

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Dozens of weed products recalled due to toxic mold linked to lung infections

Dozens of weed products recalled due to toxic mold linked to lung infections
Dozens of cannabis products in the US have been recalled, including buds and pre-rolls, after a dangerous mold that causes lung infections was found.

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Can You Get Sick From Dirty Bong Water?

Can You Get Sick From Dirty Bong Water?
Don’t let mold make a home in your bong – a clean bong is a happy one.

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Is mouldy food safe to eat?

Is mouldy food safe to eat?
Sometimes food mould is celebrated and sometimes it’s toxic. So how can you know which food is safe to eat? Follow our guide

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From toxic fungus to soy sauce superstar

From toxic fungus to soy sauce superstar
Today the koji mold is a master fermenter, but it has a checkered past

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