Q: It’s been pretty humid outside, and lately I’ve noticed a musty smell in certain parts of my house. I’ve also been experiencing allergy-like symptoms like sneezing and coughing. Could mold be the ...

An individual’s response to mold depends on the type, as different molds contain distinct allergens that cause a range of reactions. Mold could be the culprit if you’re coughing a lot, May says.

Mold is the uninvited houseguest that nobody wants. It shows up without warning, makes itself at home in damp, dark corners, and brings a whole lot of destruction and health issues. We all want a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Shutterstock / Andrey_Popov Credit: Shutterstock / Andrey_Popov Every homeowner dreads the prospect of finding mold in ...

If you find black mold in your home, don't panic — but act swiftly and properly treat the mold. There are harmful symptoms that can come from exposure to black mold for long periods of time.

Every week, home inspector Lars Knobloch gets at least one phone call from someone with a potential mold problem in their home. Sometimes they can see what they think is mold and want to be sure.

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 ...

After a night of heavy rain, we noticed mold in our bathroom. We spent months trying to fix the problem, but it wouldn't go away and took a toll on my family. Eventually, we sold our house for the ...

In the early 1990s, the U.S. was shocked by the mysterious deaths of 12 babies in Cleveland’s poorest neighborhoods. Evidence, while not conclusive, suggested the babies died from breathing in toxic ...