When mold takes over life, what does it mean for all the people in the world? As our unlikely heroes put the pieces together to determine what this newfound being is doing, this being has deadly plans of its own. Jean, an FBI agent studies the facts and tries to determine just who is behind the deadly attacks. Chad, a computer scientist, could either be part of the solution or part of the problems. Aries, a military specialist, does not believe that these things are true and wants to approach the problem in a different way. Cheryl, a retired biologist, is not on scene but may have useful insight to provide if anyone would listen. Four people out of billions. Can they come together and make a difference before it is too late?

The image was shocking: a couple wearing protective suits and masks in their own home! The accompanying USA Weekend story documented the mold-related headaches, fatigue, and respiratory problems that forced Melinda Ballard and Ron Allison to abandon their dream house, leaving all their possessions behind. Another family was so terrified that they had their mold-filled house torn down. Mold growth threatens property managers and builders, as well as home owners and renters. Legal settlements in some mold cases have reached the millions, and home insurance rates are skyrocketing. Some people argue that mold concerns are exaggerated; others are convinced that mold growth is destroying their health. In The Mold Survival Guide, a prominent indoor air quality professional teams up with a writing specialist to describe mold, to explain where and why it flourishes in homes, and to offer advice on how to eradicate mold while minimizing health risks. The book includes a chapter by two physicians who explain how exposure to mold can affect health. With clear scientific explanations and expert advice, The Mold Survival Guide is a valuable resource for anyone worried about a common household problem that can have serious consequences.

Almost all homes, apartments, and commercial buildings will experience leaks, flooding, or other forms of excessive indoor dampness at some point. Not only is excessive dampness a health problem by itself, it also contributes to several other potentially problematic types of situations. Molds and other microbial agents favor damp indoor environments, and excess moisture may initiate the release of chemical emissions from damaged building materials and furnishings. This new book from the Institute of Medicine examines the health impact of exposures resulting from damp indoor environments and offers recommendations for public health interventions. Damp Indoor Spaces and Health covers a broad range of topics. The book not only examines the relationship between damp or moldy indoor environments and adverse health outcomes but also discusses how and where buildings get wet, how dampness influences microbial growth and chemical emissions, ways to prevent and remediate dampness, and elements of a public health response to the issues. A comprehensive literature review finds sufficient evidence of an association between damp indoor environments and some upper respiratory tract symptoms, coughing, wheezing, and asthma symptoms in sensitized persons. This important book will be of interest to a wide-ranging audience of science, health, engineering, and building professionals, government officials, and members of the public.

Are you sick all the time? Do you have recurring infections, fibromyalgia, acid reflux, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraine headaches, asthma, allergies, or ongoing digestive problems, such as IBS? Have you been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, MS, ALS, or cancer? Maybe you have difficulty concentrating, memory loss, depression, or insomnia. Are you always going to the doctor, for various and ongoing ailments? Maybe you need to look at your environment as the possible culprit. Maybe you are moldy, like me. Read how exposure to indoor toxic mold and mycotoxins has affected my health and my life, and how mold could also be affecting you. Find out the signs and symptoms of mold illness, and effective clinical ways to test for it. Check out a new, highly effective, and safe technology in mold remediation. Read interviews from three mold experts. Don't be one of the 500,000 in the US who die from mold-induced illness each year. Stay safe. Stay mold-free. Are you moldy?