It could save your life.

But if you're not careful, it might also kill you.

There are some 100,000 known species of mold that come in a range of colors.

They could be found in the air and on many surfaces.

Technically, a fungus mold is neither plant nor an animal.

The ancient Egyptians used to put moldy bread on infected wounds, and in 1928 Alexander Fleming discovered that a strain of mold could make penicillin.

His discovery gave rise to antibiotics, which revolutionized medicine and saved millions.

Many popular cheeses are made with mold, but there's a dark side to delicious, miraculous mold.

It has been linked to respiratory illnesses, including asthma, which can lead to death is severe enough.

It thrives in damp, warm and humid conditions.

It reproduces and spreads rapidly by making microscopic seed like pods called spores.

Usually, these airborne pods are harmless.

You have someone your clothing right now, in fact, but prolonged exposure to great volumes of the stuff can increase your chances of developing adverse reactions, including headaches for spiritually issues I and skin irritation.

All it needs to grow is a bit of moisture and some nutrients.

A leaky roof or a flood could provide the moisture.

Then all it takes us, um, wallpaper or even dust to feed the spores so they can grow into massive colonies that spread even further.

It's almost impossible to remove all mold from your home, but it can be controlled.

Molds needs moisture to grow, so your house should be kept as dry as possible.

Carpets or upholstery that have been soaked should be thrown away on any mold should be carefully removed with cleaning products, but be sure to remove all of it, as even dead mold is a risk.