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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Why the damp walls in your house are a health hazard and you should be worried

Damp walls and mould are an all-too-common sight in Indian households, particularly during monsoon seasons or in areas with poor ventilation and water leakage. "Mould spores are potent allergens that can irritate the respiratory system, leading to conditions like asthma and allergic rhinitis," said Dr. Praveen Kumar Pandey, Senior Director, Pulmonology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj. EFFECTS OF MOULD AND …

Health Respiratory Mould Damp Damp Walls Cause Symptoms

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Should I worry about mould growing in my home?

The Hindu

Mould growth in your home can be unsettling. Problematic mould growth occurs when drywall becomes soaked through and mould colonies develop into large, brown or black patches. In cases of severe mould growth, you can hire an indoor air quality specialist to measure the concentration of airborne spores in the home. If the level of spores measured in indoor air …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Gophers needed 1 day after Mount St. Helens erupted to bring explosions of new life

NPR

Gophers needed 1 day after Mount St. Helens erupted to bring explosions of new life toggle caption Bob Parmenter The gophers were grumpy, but they understood the assignment. Scientists wanted to know what would happen if pocket gophers, known as "ecosystem engineers" for their outsize effects on habitats, were given a chance to work in fenced-off plots of land. Sponsor …

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54 years, 11 months ago

After Hurricane Milton, Get Ready for Mold

Wired

After Milton made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in western Florida last week, some residents who evacuated the area are now returning to discover water damage in their homes. “Mold is absolutely associated with climate change,” says Mary Johnson, a principal research scientist of environmental health at Harvard University. When it’s damp, the likelihood of mold growing indoors increases.” …

Florida Mold

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Fyre Festival 2.0: California music festival-goers struck down by deadly fungus outbreak

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Several cases of valley fever have been reported …

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6 months ago

Collecting sex-crazed zombie cicadas on speed: Scientists track a bug-controlling super-sized fungus

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. West Virginia University mycology professor …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Potting mix and compost are a breeding ground for fungi, but how likely are you to get sick?

ABC

Gardening is a healthy and fulfilling hobby for many Australians. "It's not an uncommon thing in gardening; sometimes people can injure themselves and have some sort of puncture that introduces soil into their body," Professor Slavin says. While fungal infections are rare, taking precautions while gardening can help reduce your risk, Professor Slavin says. Professor Slavin explains it's important for …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Curdle bug: Will a missing mould kill the Camembert?

Hindustan Times

When Spanish artist Salvador Dalí painted his famous surrealist work, The Persistence of Memory, many thought they represented Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity. The inspiration for the limp watches came, in fact, from a wheel of melting overripe French cheese, “the extravagant and solitary Camembert of time and space”, Dali wrote, in a 1935 essay. Their statement was based on …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Smog and pollution increasing discomfort? Premium Dyson air purifiers can help maintain a healthy environment indoors

Live Mint

The rising pollution in north Indian states is rigid and stays around for a long time. Specifications of Dyson Pure Cool TP03: Automatically removes 99.95% of allergens Removes pollutants as small as PM 0.1 Dual functionality: HEPA Air Purifier + Bladeless Fan Wi-Fi connectivity for remote control and voice operation 360-degree Glass HEPA Filter and Tris-coated Activated Carbon Filter Reasons …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Can British seaweed farms bloom?

Hindustan Times

Setting up a seaweed farm isn’t easy. Four miles off the north Devon coast in Bideford Bay, Algapelago, one of a spate of British seaweed startups, has just lost a sensor to the ocean. “That was our first month of data.” Mr Hicks, a co-founder of Algapelago, is captaining a small crew of research scientists and aquafarmers to a pilot …

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1 year, 9 months ago

The Last of Us Fungus Is Real But Here Is Why It Is Extremely Unlikely That It Will Cause An Outbreak

News 18

The apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic worlds demonstrated in television shows and movies are quite intriguing. Scott Roberts, MD, assistant professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine and associate medical director for infection prevention at Yale New Haven Hospital has reported that mankind need not be fearful of this fungus. He said, “Very few fungi or mold spread person-to-person, so a …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Rare but deadly fungal infection Valley Fever is spreading fast 'because of climate change'

Daily Mail

Spread is due to global warming, meaning more hot areas for the fungus to grow A deadly fungal infection is spreading across the US — and scientists believe it is due to climate change. The fungus thrives in warm, dry environments and was dubbed Valley Fever because 97 percent of cases are found in Arizona and California. When humans or …

Climate Change Cases California Infection Valley Fungus Fever

1 year, 11 months ago

The Last of Us zombie infection is REAL - and could infect humans

Daily Mail

Experts say the idea of one evolving to infect humans is 'not too far-fetched' Other parasitic fungi families operate in a similar way, like Strongwellsea If you've been watching the new zombie series 'The Last of Us', you may have thought you were safe with the knowledge that it was all fictional. A fly killed by the killed by Entomophthora …

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2 years, 1 month ago

How to spot the effect of mould on children’s health and who is most affected

The Independent

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2 years, 3 months ago

Signs of pneumonia in dogs and how to treat them

Hindustan Times

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the air sacs of the lungs and can cause difficulty in breathing and coughing. Aspiration pneumonia, bacterial or viral infections in the respiratory system, breathing in foreign objects, inhaling fungus spores, and other conditions are a few of the causes of pneumonia in dogs "Aspiration pneumonia, bacterial or viral infections in the respiratory system, breathing …

Dogs Dog Pneumonia

3 years, 6 months ago

Can spurt in black fungus cases be blamed on industrial oxygen cylinders, dirty water in humidifiers?

India Today

At a time when several secondary fungal infections are being reported among those recovering or recovered from Covid-19, especially black fungus, there's a debate on whether unhygienic delivery of oxygen to patients could be a potential cause behind such cases. While uncontrolled diabetes and use of high dose steroids, which suppress immunity, have been identified as the primary factors behind …

Mumbai Water Black Cases Patients Industrial Fungus

3 years, 10 months ago

Hackers, Mason Jars, and the Psychedelic Science of DIY Shrooms

Wired

It began with a Mason jar. Making use of Dennis’s undergraduate lab skills, and with help from Terence’s girlfriend, Kat Harrison, they formulated and then published in 1976 the first reliable instructions for the controlled production of psilocybin mushrooms in Psilocybin: Magic Mushroom Grower’s Guide. Today, Google “How to grow magic mushrooms,” and you’ll find countless books, YouTube videos, websites, …

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4 years ago

COVID-19-triggered mucormycosis cases rise in India: Symptoms, treatment and risk factors of deadly black fungal infection

Firstpost

According to CDC, mucormycosis is not contagious, and usually occurs when someone inhales the fungal spores directly. Mucormycosis, a type of rare but deadly black fungal infection has been found in patients recovering from COVID-19 and is being referred to as COVID-19 triggered mucormycosis in this context. Mucormycosis history in India Though these cases are currently emerging in the aftermath …

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Why the damp walls in your house are a health hazard and you should be worried

Should I worry about mould growing in my home?

Gophers needed 1 day after Mount St. Helens erupted to bring explosions of new life

After Hurricane Milton, Get Ready for Mold

Fyre Festival 2.0: California music festival-goers struck down by deadly fungus outbreak

Collecting sex-crazed zombie cicadas on speed: Scientists track a bug-controlling super-sized fungus

Potting mix and compost are a breeding ground for fungi, but how likely are you to get sick?

Curdle bug: Will a missing mould kill the Camembert?

Smog and pollution increasing discomfort? Premium Dyson air purifiers can help maintain a healthy environment indoors

Can British seaweed farms bloom?

The Last of Us Fungus Is Real But Here Is Why It Is Extremely Unlikely That It Will Cause An Outbreak

Rare but deadly fungal infection Valley Fever is spreading fast 'because of climate change'

The Last of Us zombie infection is REAL - and could infect humans

How to spot the effect of mould on children’s health and who is most affected

Signs of pneumonia in dogs and how to treat them

Can spurt in black fungus cases be blamed on industrial oxygen cylinders, dirty water in humidifiers?

Hackers, Mason Jars, and the Psychedelic Science of DIY Shrooms

COVID-19-triggered mucormycosis cases rise in India: Symptoms, treatment and risk factors of deadly black fungal infection