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Washington, DC - As modern medicine improves at warp speed, then why has asthma prevalence rates jumped sharply in the U.S.? With all the knowledge base data, reductions in outdoor air pollutants, no smoking policies instituted, greening of new buildings, increased  medications, then why is asthma prevalence increasing today? Can deferred maintenance be a reason?

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. It causes repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing. Asthma can be controlled by medications and avoiding the triggers that can cause...  

by Artesia Davis - Senior Reporter |  Guardian

When the Magistrates Court Complex at South Street opened in January it was touted as a state-of-the-art facility. Now workers say that mold in the building is making them sick.

Employees told The Nassau Guardian that they have experienced respiratory problems, itchy eyes and headaches since taking occupancy of the building. They believe that the building should be evacuated until air-quality issues are resolved as they pose health risks to staff and members of the public.

Employees said they noticed condensation on the walls and ceilings before the mold appeared. 

Exposure to mold can cause headaches, breathing problems, itching and other health problems, according to experts.

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by Rachel Williams, Contributing Writer | CentralFloridaFuture.com

Summer is filled with the sun, tan lines and cool drinks, but unfortunately in Florida, it is often interrupted by wet weather. This damp environment has sprung up reports of mold from students in Knights Circle and the Towers at Knights Plaza.

Mold is a form of fungi that is natural in the environment. Spores from mold move through the air and are attracted to damp areas, where they land and multiply. Mold can grow on just about any surface; however, cloth, wood, wallboard and insulation are good sources of food for mold, along with moisture. It only takes 24 to 48 hours for mold to grow on a wet surface.

Despite mold being unsanitary, it does not pose immediate, serious health risks to most people. However, those with allergies may need to be more careful, according to the Georgia Department of Human Resources. Allergy symptoms from mold are...

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by Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County -PHDMC

As a result of eating food at a picnic at Neff's Lawn Care in Germantown, at least 68 individuals have become ill. Of those, 14 have been hospitalized. Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County is continuing an investigation into the cause of the foodborne outbreak. Estimates are that as many as 300 people may have attended an annual customer appreciation picnic held by Neff's Lawn Care, 9400 Ekhart Road, on July 3. Of the ill, 16 have been confirmed as being infected by E. coli O157. Three individuals are experiencing hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a disease that destroys red blood cells, and can cause sudden, short-term-acute-kidney failure. Those affected include a 4-year old female, a 14-year old male, and a 73-year old male. All three are in serious medical condition.

One secondary case of E. coli O157 was reported on...  

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