According to Dr. Hawkinson, some areas of the country are also seeing higher cases of norovirus. Add in whooping cough, walking pneumonia and bird flu, you may find yourself getting sick and unsure of ...

Black rice is that rare trifecta of delicious, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing. This dark-colored rice, which is a deep purple-black, has alternate names including purple rice, forbidden rice ...

A mild, wet year has boosted the fortunes of landscapes hit by 2022’s scorching drought – but spelled bad news for some wildlife, the National Trust said. Among the winners in 2024 was the heather at ...

Environ Health Perspect. 2017 Jul;125(7):077011. doi:10.1289/EHP827 Environmental Protection Agency. Wood smoke and your health. Ljungman PLS, Andersson N, Stockfelt L, et al. Long-term exposure to ...

The mild weather will continue until New Year’s Eve and then it will turn dramatically colder, according to Met Éireann forecaster Michelle Dillon. “Monday will be a windy day with rain in ...

if the wall doesn’t have much mold. But what if most of the surface is affected? Is there a less effort-taking but still effective way to kill them? White vinegar is a mild acid that will generally ...

A month ago the apartment's property manager hired service master to abate the mold. The city's building inspector even requested to be present during the process. What they found was black mold.

The UK is experiencing "remarkably mild" weather on Christmas Eve. Although conditions today were forecast to be "grey and gloomy", it will be the warmest day of the week, with highs of up to 15C ...

Case in point? Wood paneling. Consisting of large, thin sheets of solid wood or veneer, wood paneling enjoyed its heyday in the 1970s when designers clad entire walls with it to create warmth and ...

According to the CDC, it grows wherever there is moisture — it can grow around leaks in roofs, windows, or pipes, but also on paper, cardboard, ceiling tiles, wood, dust, paints, wallpaper, insulation ...

Many people point to black mold ... symptoms if mold allergies are causing regular allergic reactions. Using a nasal spray or taking an antihistamine could help reduce mild allergic symptoms ...

When cleaning, focus on areas that are prone to mold growth, like the tub, shower, and sinks. "These areas typically hold ...