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CDC Study: Serious Mold Infections Fatal for One in Three Patients

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists A sobering new study from the Centers for Disease Control and...

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CDC Study: Mold Health Risks Often Underestimated by Homeowners

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists A recent CDC study suggests that the health threats posed by...

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Lead Paint Chips and Dust: Why They're Dangerous for Kids

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists If your home was built before 1978, there is a good...

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El Niño May Slow Hurricanes, But Mold Risk Remains for Homeowners

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists Hurricane season is here, and while weather experts say El Niño...

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Mold — Tenant denied refund after claiming large amounts of mould found in rental unit - CBC
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Tenant Denied Mold Refund: What Renters Should Know

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists Rental Mold Dispute Highlights Importance of Documentation A recent case has...

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CDC Study: Mold Infections May Be More Severe Than Expected

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

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Mold — $1.4M headed to residents living in Helene-damaged homes with mold, mildew - WLOS
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North Carolina Sends $1.4M to Helene Survivors Fighting Mold

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists Months after Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina, many homeowners...

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Mold — $1.4M headed to residents living in Helene-damaged homes with mold, mildew - WLOS
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$1.4M in Mold Relief Funding for Hurricane Helene Survivors

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene devastated communities across the Southeast,...

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Why EPA Lead-Safe Certification Matters for Your Home Renovation

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists A Denver painting company recently earned EPA Lead-Safe Certification, highlighting an...

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