I Background Indoor dampness increases the risk of indoor fungal growth. A complex interaction between occupant behaviors and the built environment are thought to affect indoor fungal concentrations and species diversity, which are believed to increase the risk of...
Highlights • The fungal microbiome was determined by the age of the home and water conditions. • The bacterial microbiome was influenced by dog ownership but not cat. • Bacterial / fungal richness, evenness, or diversity in house dust did not correlate. Abstract...
Possible relationships between mold contamination, as described by the Environmental Relative Moldiness Index (ERMI), home characteristics, and the development of wheeze in the first year of life were evaluated among a cohort of urban infants (n = 103) in Syracuse,...
Wallpaper May Breed Toxins: Study Wallpaper may contribute to “sick building syndrome,” a new study suggests. Toxins from fungus growing on wallpaper can easily become airborne and pose an indoor health risk, the researchers said. Sick building syndrome is...
Is your home child safe? Each year in many children are injured and sometimes killed by hazards and accidents occurring in the home. The good news is many of these incidents can be prevented. Here are some of the most common child-safety devices: • Safety latches and...
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