Maintaining a clean home is no easy feat. Between work, family obligations, and personal time, cleaning often takes a back seat. However, a spotless home offers more than just a visually appealing ...

As western North Carolina continues to recover from Hurricane Helene, Duke University is focused on the lingering health ...

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New findings show household air contains toxins that accelerate lung aging more rapidly than outdoor pollution, with everyday items releasing harmful chemicals.

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High humidity shortens freezer lifespan. Learn how moisture impacts components and what steps can extend performance in tropical climates.

Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in Setauket is temporarily closed after staff noticed a strange odor on May 1. The smell was ...

Beasley is suing for nearly $3,500 and alleges an “airborne mold spore concentration” in the building and mold growing on his mattress prompted him to evacuate his room in July 2019, two months after ...

Mold and mildew thrive on moisture and reproduce by means of tiny, lightweight spores that travel through ... if the temperature and humidity in a building or home is not controlled.

Mold thrives where moisture lingers. Spores can flourish after floods, heavy rains, or the unseen drip of a leaky pipe, ...