Mold is a type of fungus that tends to grow on kitchen tiles, bathroom walls and other damp surfaces in our homes. Just like other fungal species, it spreads through spores — tiny 'seeds' that ...

The term "alert and oriented" (AO) is a medical notation describing a person's level of consciousness and cognition (the ability to understand and learn through thought, experiences, and the senses).

Organisers have declared the UK’s first ever week dedicated to ending the scourge of damp and mould a resounding success. Hundreds of people took part in events organised as part of Damp & Mould ...

Pesky mould can escalate from trivial spots into sprawling patches; dealing with it promptly is crucial. But what causes it? Mould usually sprouts due to excessive condensation when warm ...

A FATHER has been left furious after his son’s university accommodation was left riddled with mould, leaving him with a chesty cough and ruined personal items. Wayne Savage said he is “livid ...

If your house is prone to mould or you're fed up of musty odours, it may be time to buy a dehumidifier. Not only do they prevent the growth of mould and neutralise unpleasant odours, they're also ...

Prince Andrew’s 31-bedroom Windsor home has become riddled with mould and damp, new images show. The scandal-saddled Duke of York has resided in the 98-acre Royal Lodge for well over two ...

The wet UK weather is exacerbating a growing problem – mould and damp in rental properties and a survey has found that 43% of renters have battled these issues. The findings from Quotezone.co.uk also ...

This has meant some of his tenants are at risk of fuel poverty, and are living in hard to heat homes that are riddled with damp and black mould. It comes as the taxpayer is funding a £369m ...

WITH the arrival of colder days, many homeowners may start to notice increased dampness in their homes, leading to the growth of mould. Preventing this mould growth requires diligent management ...

A cancer ward at a Scottish hospital has been closed after an outbreak of an illness linked to mould and another that is described as “hard to treat”. A “very small” number of patients were discovered ...