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Jury Awards Florida Homeowner $903,000 for Mold in New House

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Europeans Do Research on
Aspergillus Fumigatus
 
Mold Pet Deaths
 
Can Duct Cleaning Improve Indoor Air Quality? (June 10, 2008)
 
Mclntosh board leaves mold-infested headquarters - July 11, 2008

Mold contamination drives 2nd family from home - July 10, 2008

Family Loses Belongings because of Mold Infestation - July 10, 2008

After the deluge of flooding the politics of toxic mold - July 7, 2008

Toxic Mold May Pose Health Threat to Pets

Widespread Mold Health Threats
"The average person is at risk for several fungal diseases, from toenail infections to athlete's foot to life threatening systemic infections," says Arturo Casadevall of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and one of the co-chairs of the recent colloquium of the American Academy of Microbiology. "Fungi may also predispose people to asthma and allergic diseases," says Casadevall.
Despite the frequency of fungal infections, according to the report they are relatively understudied, making fungal enfections difficulties to diagnose and treat. Whne faced with an undiagnosed fungal infection, doctors are forced to treat their patient without a firm grasp of which drugs will work and which drugs will only cost the patient valuable the July 7, 2008.

New Jersey State officials on June 18, 2008, announced a lawsuit seeking more than $6.5 million in damages from the Gilbane Building Co., saying the firm failed to alert the state to mold contamination at a Neptune, New Jersey school building project.

Termite Symbiotic Relationships With Fungi  January 2008

Mold Induced Neuropsychological Illness
January 2008
Condominium Mold Lawsuit in US Virgin Islands  Dec. 26, 2007

Elementary School evacuated due to mold  December 19, 2007

Court Finds Toxic Mold Caused Worker’s Health Problems--Nov. 6, 2007

Fungus Genome Research Yielding Answers To Protect Grains, People And Animals October 5, 2007

Asthma Linked to Cat & Alternaria Mold Allergies according to National Institutes of Health study September, 2007

Link Found between Household Mold & Mental Depression
Aug. 29, 2007, Brown University study
documents link between household mold and depression.

Universal Mold Insurance Exclusion
Read July 4, 2007, posted article from
the lender's perspective as to the total absence of insurance mold coverage

New Treatment for
Body Fungal Infections
A new compound has been developed for the human body to kill fungal pathogens by blocking an enzyme crucial for their protein synthesis. Reported June 24, 2007, in the ebook Mold Health Guide, available for purchase at Mold Mart.

YWCA Mold Infestation
June 27, 2007

Home Builder Pulte Homes Schedules Massive Mold Cleanup in Apple Valley, California (2007)

Top 10 Moldiest States

Fungus Killing Frogs Worldwide 
Frogs are considered by scientists to be a biohazard indicator warning for environmental health dangers to humans.

Moldy VA Clinics

Air purifiers found not so pure
Popular indoor air purifiers can sometimes emit dangerous levels of ozone, a lung-damaging pollutant, a Univ. Calif.-Irvine chemistry professor reports.

Mold Found In Local Hospital
Mold Led To Several Deaths
SAN DIEGO -- Mold was found in the ventilation system of Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, prompting the hospital to discharge two directors, a hospital official said Saturday.

Air purifiers using negative ions have little effect
Air purifiers using negative ions have little air-cleansing effect and even emit high-level ozone that can cause respiratory illnesses, a government test has found.

Most Lens Wearers Who Got Severe Fungal (Mold) Infection Used Bausch & Lomb Cleaner
Nearly two-thirds of contact-lens wearers who contracted a potentially blinding fungal eye infection reported using Bausch & Lomb Inc.'s newest lens cleaner, health authorities said Tuesday.

Building-related respiratory symptoms can be predicted with semi-quantitative indices of exposure to dampness and mold.

New Study Finds Eating Moldy Corn Caused Birth Defects

Toxic Mold Case In California Settles For $22 Million

Fox News Employees Sue Over Alleged Mold
NEW YORK Two Fox News employees have filed a lawsuit alleging they were sickened by toxic molds and pesticides in a building where some of the network's top shows are produced.

Mold Killing Entire Populations of Frogs
LONDON  An infectious fungus [mold] aggravated by global warming has killed entire populations of frogs in Central and South America and driven some species to extinction, scientists said on January 11, 2006.

Hilton Waikiki Mold Lawsuit Settlement
     On December 24, 2005, the trial judge approved a settlement of a class action lawsuit, in which settlement the Hilton Corporation agreed to pay $1.8 million to mold victims who had been guests of its mold-infested facility at Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii. The Hilton itself is a plaintiff in other lawsuits against the contractors, subcontractors, and architects who designed the mold ill-fated hotel. Read all about prosecuting and defending mold legal claims in the indepth ebook Mold Legal Guide, only $15.00.
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SCOPE OF MOLD PROBLEM : "Molds are microscopic fungi that comprise 25% of the earth's biomass. They can be found almost anywhere and can grow on virtually any organic substance as long as moisture and oxygen are present. Molds can grow on wood, paper, carpet, foods, and insulation. Moisture encourages mold growth. People who are allergic to mold or whose asthma is triggered by mold usually react to the spores, the reproductive bodies for molds. The process by which these spores are released into the air becomes intensified when moldy material is damaged or disturbed. Sometimes mold can produce a toxic substance called mycotoxins, which also can cause illness in sensitive populations, especially those with substantial exposures, such as agricultural workers. It is impossible to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment. However, mold growth can be controlled indoors by controlling moisture. Many types of molds exist and they all have the potential to cause health effects. Molds produce allergens that can trigger allergic reactions or asthma attacks. Health concerns are an important reason to prevent mold growth and to remedy/clean up any existing indoor mold growth. The range of symptoms of overexposure to mold include cough, congestion, runny nose, eye irritation, and asthma symptoms.  As is true of all environmentally-related illnesses, the sensitivity and vulnerability of the person will dictate the level of response to any given exposure."---American Nursing Association. 

Airborne mold spores spread mold-based infectious mold-related diseases like asthma, chronic sinusitis, and aspergilliosis. Stachybotrys atra mold can cause nervous system symptoms, such as personality changes, sleep disorders and memory loss. Currently, there are no federal standards or recommendations, (e.g., OSHA, NIOSH, EPA) for airborne concentrations of mold or mold spores. Mold health problems usually arise from the cumulative breathing in of airborne mold spores over time in a moldy home, apartment, or workplace.  Mold Health Problems.

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DEADLY TOXIC BLACK MOLD & HOUSEHOLD MOLD DANGERS
Molds of all species and colors are dangerous environmental
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Household Mold and Mildew Health Issues: Read the toxic mold warning signs and the top 100 toxic black mold and mildew exposure allergy health symptoms, toxic mold sickness & illnesses, toxic mold poisoning symptoms, toxic mold syndrome, and other toxic mold side effects and toxic mold health effects:

The top 100, most-common toxic mold in home health symptoms, symptoms of mold exposure, symptoms of mold allergies, mold and mildew allergies, allergy asthma mold, black mold lung disease, symptoms of deadly or unhealthy black mold and toxic mold, symptoms of toxic black mold poisoning, toxic black mold health problems and health risks, toxic mold syndrome, and toxic black mold toxicity risks are listed below, in alphabetical order.

Learn about available medical mold diagnostic and treatment procedures and mold allergy treatments in the in depth ebook Mold Health Guide, $15.00.  A mold victim may experience one or more of these listed mold symptoms, mold allergies,  mold illnesses, or mold side effects:

U.S. A Summary of Mold Health Problems
by Stephen C. Redd, M.D., Chief, Air Pollution and Respiratory Health Branch, National Center for Environmental Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in his State of the Science on Molds and Human Health, July 18, 2002,, before the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Subcommittee. Here are Dr. Redd's opening paragraphs---

          Fungi are a kingdom of organisms that include mushrooms, mildews, molds, and yeasts. It is estimated that there are between 50,000 and 250,000 species of fungi, and fewer than 200 have been described as human pathogens that can cause infections. Molds are ubiquitous in nature and grow almost anywhere indoors and outdoors. More than 1,000 different kinds of indoor molds have been found in U.S. homes. Molds spread and reproduce by making spores, which are very small and lightweight, able to travel through air, capable of resisting dry, adverse environmental conditions, and hence capable of surviving a long time. Molds need moisture and food to grow, and their growth is stimulated by warm, damp, and humid conditions.

Mold, mildew, and moisture in the home or workplace: "Molds can grow on virtually any substance, as long as moisture or water, oxygen, and an organic [food] source are present. Molds reproduce by creating tiny spores (viable seeds) that usually cannot be seen without magnification. Mold spores continually float through the indoor and outdoor air.," reports the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Mold that runs out of moisture to sustain its continued growth goes into a dormant state [that can last for millions of years] waiting for renewed access to moisture so that it can resume its relentless growth made possible by eating cellulose-based building materials and other organic food. Dormant mold does not disintegrate or biodegrade over time. The dormant or growing mold can endure being either frozen or high temperatures [up to 160 ºF].
            If deprived of water, dormant mold fungi can survive without air, food, and water for millions of years in a hostile environment waiting for moisture or water and food to restart and to spread mold sickness and illness, toxic mold spores, mold growth, mold infestation and contamination. Mold does NOT need air or light to reproduce and to grow. Toxic mold grows well in both hot and cold climates [such as Alaska and Canada], and up to 6 miles high. Mold must be killed and removed by mold damage restoration.  Learn the Top 10 Mold Mistakes to Avoid.   Black Toxic Mold Home Remedy Recipes. Mold Health Problems   How To Remove Mold From Your Home  Toxic Black Mold Cleanup  Get Rid of Toxic Black Mold  Toxic Black Mold Killers  Removal of Black Mold  Mold Odor Removal

Home toxic mold has NO natural enemies [except for the sun's ultraviolet rays], and thus no predator eats mold. Animals, plants, bacteria, and viruses do NOT eat mold. Mold is a non-stop PREDATOR and mold menace that eats animal and human flesh, as well as plant life! Visit Mold Health for fungal disease, mold sickness, mold disease, and mold illness information. Top 10 Mold Mistakes  Bleach Mold Myth   Mold Health Problems  How To Test for Mold in Home.  Detecting Mold in Home  Mold Removal Chemicals  Mold Removal Techniques

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Toxic Black Mold Allergy, Respiratory Problems, & Mold Health Issues

"Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless mold spores land on a wet or damp spot and begin growing. Molds have the potential to cause health problems.  Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins). Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.  Allergic responses include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis).  Allergic reactions to mold are common.  They can be immediate or delayed.  Molds can also cause asthma attacks in people with asthma who are allergic to mold.  In addition, mold exposure can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold-allergic and non-allergic people.  Symptoms other than the allergic and irritant types are not commonly reported as a result of inhaling mold.  Research on mold and health effects is ongoing" advises the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

"All molds have the potential to cause health effects. Molds can produce allergens that can trigger allergic reactions or even asthma attacks in people allergic to  mold. Others are known to produce potent toxins and/or irritants. Potential health concerns are an important reason." The U.S. EPA, March, 2001. The EPA warns people that "Most people are aware that outdoor air pollution can damage their health but may not know that indoor air pollution can also have significant effects. EPA studies of human exposure to air pollutants indicate that indoor air levels of many pollutants may be 2-5 times, and occasion more than 100 times, higher than outdoor levels. These levels of indoor air pollutants are of particular concern because it is estimated that most people spend as much as 90% of their time indoors. In recent years, comparative risk studies performed by EPA and its Science Advisory Board (SAB) have consistently ranked indoor air pollution among the top five environmental risks to public health." Ninety four percent (94%) of all respiratory ailments are caused by polluted air according to the American Medical Association, which also reported that one-third of the U.S.A.'s national health bill is for causes directly attributable to indoor air pollution. Mold Health Problems.  Most homes have mold infestation.    Mold Mitigation  Toxic Mold Cleanup

           Adult-Onset Asthma from Workplace Mold Exposure. “The present [health study] results provide new evidence of the relation between workplace exposure to indoor molds and development of asthma in adulthood. Our findings suggest that indoor mold problems constitute an important occupational health hazard,” reported the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, in Environmental Health Perspectives, May, 2002. The Finnish workplace mold study estimated that the percentage of adult-onset asthma attributable to workplace mold exposure to be 35.1%  Read Asthma Home Remedies.  "We were able to find sufficient evidence that certain respiratory problems, including symptoms in asthmatics who are sensitive to mold, are associated with exposure to mold and damp conditions. Excessive dampness influences whether mold, as well as bacteria, dust mites and other such agents, are present and thrive indoors, the committee noted. In addition, the wetness may cause chemicals and particles to be released from building materials. A rare ailment known as hypersensitivity pneumonitis also was associated with indoor mold exposure in susceptible people," as reported in the almost 300 page report by the Institute of Medicine [division of U.S. Government's National Academy of Sciences], Tuesday, May 25, 2004. The study was financed by the U.S. Government's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Mold Smell Removal  Mold Removal Product
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           Just a few hours of unprotected exposure to elevated levels of airborne mold spores can start mold growing inside one's body, and then possibly require medical intervention to cleanse the body of internal mold growth. Learn  the various unhealthy Mold Species.  Sample indoor mold spores with a Certified Mold Inspector.  Mold Health Problems. Read about Selling or Buying a Moldy Home. Household Mold Removal. Mold Removal Directory

            “An association between working and/or residing in damp buildings and respiratory health has been reported in a number of studies…Longtime exposure to building dampness may increase the risk for hyper-reactivity of the upper air-ways. This acquired hyper-reactivity may last for years and decrease only slowly, even after the indoor climate has been properly improved.”---from the study conclusion of Stig Rudblad of the famous Karolinska Medical Institute of Stockholm Sweden, in the medical research study “Nasal mucosal reactivity after long-time exposure to building dampness,” published on October 15, 2004, by the Institute.  [The human subjects in the study were teachers and students in school buildings with known dampness problems, as compared to a control group of teachers and students in buildings with no known moisture problems.]