Mold growths are common in homes, and unless the damage is widespread, they usually aren't harmful. AP Photo/Matt Rourke Mold growth in your home can be unsettling. Blackened spots and dusty patches ...

Mould in houses is unsightly and may cause unpleasant odours. More important though, mould has been linked to a range of health effects – especially triggering asthma. However, is mould exposure ...

WASHINGTON — It’s a hidden threat that could be lurking right inside your home: Mold. And while it might just look like an ...

I ate moldy bread. Well, not me personally (though I may have done so by accident before). However, you may have. Now what? Understanding what happens when you eat mold—even a little bit—is vital for ...

If you accidentally eat moldy bread, keep an eye out for symptoms like nausea or shortness of breath. Consult a healthcare professional if they develop. Most mold exposure from food is not harmful, ...

Mold spores are present in virtually all environments, indoors and out. People are exposed to molds every day in every setting. The potential for mold to adversely impact indoor air quality is a ...

Research team from the University of Jena (Germany) clarifies the mechanism of gliotoxin, a mycotoxin from the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus. The researchers present their findings in the current issue ...

In the HBO series “The Last of Us,” named after the popular video game of the same name, the flour supplies of the world are contaminated with a fungus called Cordyceps. When people eat pancakes or ...

Fusarium head blight (FHB) is considered to be one of the most devastating diseases of wheat and barley worldwide. Multiple outbreaks of FHB have affected Delaware growers over the past decade, most ...