“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...
Indoor mold contamination has been associated in many studies with an increased risk of asthma and respiratory illness. This study investigated indoor mold contamination and the prevalence of asthma/respiratory illness in two low-income, Hispanic communities,...
Denis Caillaud, Benedicte Leynaert, Marion Keirsbulck, Rachel Nadif European Respiratory Review 2018 27: 170137; DOI: 10.1183/16000617.0137-2017 Starting from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and World Health Organization (WHO) reports, this review provides an overview...
A team of NIEHS-funded researchers is developing a portable sensor that may provide a faster, cheaper, and more child-friendly method to detect heavy metal exposures. The research team is now gearing up to test the sensor in children living in Chicago communities...
Your Home Inspection Checklist: Everything You Need to Know When you’re buying a new home, you’ll need a home inspection – but if you’re like many people, you’re not quite sure what the home inspection includes, why you need it and who pays for it. This guide explains...
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