Across Chicago, renters are describing apartments where toxic mold creeps along ceilings, cockroaches scatter when the lights flip on, and chronic leaks never quite dry out. Many say those conditions ...

Breathing in or consuming mold may cause negative side effects for some people. Symptoms can increase with additional exposure. Share on Pinterest yavdat / Getty Images Molds are a type of fungi, ...

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The word “mold” often conjures images of a black, gray, or greenish growth, often around food and water. But these aren’t the only characteristics of mold. Sometimes, it can have more of a reddish ...

Black mold does not affect everyone in the same way. However, those with an allergy or sensitivity to the spores may experience symptoms such as congestion, red eyes, respiratory problems, and skin ...

Exposure to mold spores can trigger an immune response, causing allergy symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, and itchiness. Mold allergy symptoms depend on a person’s individual response. Minimizing ...