Mold Linked to Student Virus Death

A University of Maryland student recently died of the same type of virus that killed 11 children at a medical center in New Jersey. The University of Maryland student died of an “adenovirus-associated illness,” school officials announced Tuesday afternoon....

Half a Million Water Heaters Recalled For Starting Fires

Is yours one of them? A.O. Smith Corporation, based out of Milwaukee, Wisc., announced a recall of over 616,000 water heaters last Thursday, claiming that the products are fire hazards. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the...

Bugs, Mold & Bacteria Living In Your Home Podcast

“Every surface, every bit of air, every bit of water in your home is alive,” says scientist Rob Dunn. His new book, ‘Never Home Alone,’ examines the bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites and insects we live with — from armpit bacteria to black...