Indoor air quality plays major role in adult asthma symptoms

For adults with asthma, having fans, air purifiers or other ventilation and exhaust systems – especially in kitchens and bathrooms – is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of flare-ups at home. That’s the key finding of a large, statewide survey of how household environments affect adults with asthma in Texas. Most studies of … Read more

Climate Change Spreads Deadly Fungus

Archyde: Latest World News, Economy, Entertainment, Health, Technology & Sports Updates What are the potential long-term effects of rising fungal infections on global public health? “`html Global WarmingS hidden Threat: the Rise of Deadly Fungal Infections Global Warming’s Hidden Threat: The Rise of Deadly Fungal Infections Imagine a world where the air itself becomes an … Read more

Your home is full of mold, but daycares are teeming with yeast—here’s why

New research reveals a striking difference in indoor fungi: daycares are hotspots for yeasts, while private homes harbor more molds. Could the people inside be shaping the microbial world around us? Study: Yeasts Prefer Daycares and Molds Prefer Private Homes. Image Credit: AKIRA_PHOTO / Shutterstock A new study led by researchers from the University of Oslo, Norway, … Read more