Articles Under: Health and Medical Conditions

Radon vs. Carbon Monoxide: Air Quality Battle

When it comes to volatile organic compounds, few are more dangerous than radon and carbon monoxide. Not only are radon and carbon monoxide found commonly in indoor environments where people live and work, but they are both quite deadly. Which … Continue reading →



Mold Contamination: A Growing Indoor Concern

Mold exists everywhere in our environment and is found both indoors and outdoors. For literally thousands of years mold has been part of the natural process of decomposition. This process involves the breaking down of organic materials such as wood, … Continue reading →



Black Mold vs. Asbestos: An Airborne Pollutant Comparison

Mold and asbestos are two potential household hazards that receive plenty of attention from public health organizations and the media. News stories about mold illnesses, asbestos lawsuits, and, of course, mold and asbestos removal are all over the headlines these … Continue reading →



Top Five Moldiest Places You Live and Work

We encounter mold almost everywhere in our day-to-day lives. From the supermarket to the gym, from our offices to our bedrooms, mold can—and will—grow just about anywhere.  Of course, some places are more prone to mold growth than others. Being … Continue reading →



California’s Apartment Smoking Ban

Smoking bans have a long history in the United States. Although there are no national smoking bans, numerous states, cities and counties have enacted prohibitions on smoking in public areas. Minnesota’s Clean Indoor Air Act of 1975 was the first … Continue reading →



What Is a Mold Inspection and What Does Mold Testing Do?

Stories about black mold, toxic mold, mold lawsuits, and mold sickness are plastered across the headlines these days. As a result many property owners and renters are making the decision to get their buildings inspected for mold. Perhaps you are … Continue reading →



Groundwater Contamination: What You Need to Know

Groundwater contamination is a phrase that many have heard but may not be completely familiar with. Environmental activists such as Erin Brochovich have shined a light on the damaging effects of groundwater contamination. However, what many individuals are not aware … Continue reading →



Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: Causes & Prevention Methods

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP), also known as famer’s lung, is a disease caused by airborne contaminants that are inhaled and trapped within the tissue of the lungs. When exposed to these antigens your body begins to produce antibodies to fight against them. … Continue reading →



Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Standards Around the World

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) has recently come to the fore in international policymaking.  While outdoor air pollution continues to be a top priority for governments around the world, in the past decade many nations have awoken to the potential health … Continue reading →



The Five Worst Cities for Mold Allergies

Besides the musty odor and visual blight, mold and mildew can cause a wide range of health effects. Mold allergies, for instance, can be a nuisance to people all across the nation, but research shows that some people have it … Continue reading →



Top Five Airborne Threats to Senior Health

Senior citizens have their share of concerns these days, but perhaps the single most important issue they face is health care. With the baby boomer generation reaching retirement age and sweeping changes being proposed for pensions, retirement funding, and health … Continue reading →



Three Steps to Reduce Humidity in Your Home

Excess indoor humidity can make life miserable. People who suffer through humid air in their homes can experience a wide range of problems—anything from frizzy hair, to sleeplessness, to respiratory system illnesses. There are many potential causes for indoor humidity, … Continue reading →



The Importance of a Mold Inspection

When it comes to the environment we live in, most people believe a healthy space is a top priority. Since the average American spends approximately 90% of his or her time indoors, the quality of the air in homes, offices … Continue reading →



Indoor Environmental Professionals: Industry Standards

Mold inspection and testing can be done for a variety of reasons, including as a precautionary measure to insure the air quality of an indoor environment. These services can be utilized in the event that an individual is either selling … Continue reading →



Mold in the Aftermath of Hurricane Irene

Clean-up efforts in the wake of Hurricane Irene will likely last for months, if not years. But after the debris is pulled from the sidewalks, the water is drained from the basements, and the roofs are all rebuilt, one particular … Continue reading →



Deadly Black Mold Infests the Headlines

A new and rapidly growing hazard has been spotted in the headlines these days. Mold—deadly black mold, more specifically—is popping up in local evening news programs, national publications, and radio news reports.  Stories about illnesses related to mold infestations and … Continue reading →



Gambling Your Health: How Air Quality Inside Casinos Can Make You Sick

When it comes to entertainment, the last thing a person wants to worry about is the possible health risks associated with a given activity. However, it is important to understand the possible health risks associated with leisure activities so that … Continue reading →



Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and Bedbugs

The bedbug is known as one of the most difficult pests to eradicate from a home. Bedbugs have existed for literally thousands of years, feeding on the blood of humans. Around the World War II era, they were thought to … Continue reading →



Infants and Indoor Air Pollution

For many new mothers, bringing a baby into the world can be an amazing, and yet terrifying, event.  It can be scary due to the overwhelming amount of things that can threaten a child’s life in their first 6 months. … Continue reading →



Mold, Indoor Air Quality, and the Work Environment

With so much of our lives spent at work, it’s important to make sure that our work environments are safe and free of contaminants, such as mold. Continue reading →