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Mold Exposure Can Cause Lyme Disease: Six Celebrities Who Are Affected By The Illness

January 13, 2023

Exposure to a large number of mold spores may cause allergic symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, itching, coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing,…

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Famous Actors Revealed They Got Exposed To Asbestos On Stage

January 13, 2023

Due to its durability and fire-resistant properties, asbestos was commonly used in building materials, such as insulation and roofing shingles. However, this naturally occurring…

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Justin Bieber Joins The Battle Against Lyme Disease & Mold Illness

January 13, 2023

The CDC estimates there are more than 300,000 cases of Lyme infection in the U.S. each year – which is roughly 10 times as…

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Famous People Who Died From Asbestos Exposure

January 13, 2023

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used in building materials and other products because of its durability and resistance to heat…

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How Ryan Sutter’s Lyme Disease Worsened Because Of Mold

January 13, 2023

After struggling for months with a mystery illness, Ryan Sutter appeared on Thursday’s episode of his wife Trista’s “Better Etc.” podcast to reveal the…

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What Is Asbestos And How To Protect Yourself

November 29, 2022

Asbestos is a silicate mineral that is mined from the ground and, for many years, has been used in a variety of applications. Thanks…

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Behind The Scene: How Our Laboratories Keep You Safe

November 29, 2022

When it comes to determining if your family is at risk of being exposed to asbestos, one of the surefire ways of getting this…

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The Dangers of Lead Based Paint and the Laws That Surround It

October 10, 2022

Lead poisoning is a serious problem. This material is used in everything from paint to pipes to gasoline. Lead is a highly toxic substance…

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IRIS Environmental Laboratories Named To Entrepreneur’s 2022 Franchise 500 List And Ranked As One Of The Top 150 Hottest New Brands

July 11, 2022

Entrepreneur is an American magazine and the premier source for all things small business. Additionally, the media powerhouse is at the forefront of the…

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Our New IRIS Franchise in Austin, Texas Is Now Operational

June 28, 2022

IRIS Environmental Laboratories is the bridge between man and environment. We make residential and commercial environments safe for humans and we have been in…

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