Dogs are used because their physiology is well understood, allowing researchers to understand how small doses of a substance can affect the dogs organs (heart, lungs, brain) and body systems (central nervous system, digestive system, respiratory system)
While some people may not have any adverse health effects from mold exposure, others may be more sensitive to it and sustain symptoms including stuffy nose, wheezing, and red or itchy eyes, or skin. People with mold allergies or who have asthma may also be affected, per the CDC, as well as people who are exposed to mold for prolonged periods of time for work
This lost time wreaks havoc on employee earnings and employer scheduling, especially for businesses that have a shift-lead or supervisor model
On non-smoking day (9 March), researchers released a video showing the difference in lung capacity between a smoker and non-smoker
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