Fall allergies inflict symptoms that can make you feel annoyed and miserable. Fall allergy season ranges from mid-August until the first frost, says Dr. Purvi Parikh, an allergist and ...

You may not have considered using houseplants to rid your home of bugs, but some common herbs and other plants can act as natural repellents. As a bonus, these plants add visual charm to your home and ...

Deep cleaning your mattress should be on the list of tasks when cleaning a bedroom, although it won’t need to be undertaken ...

A bacterial molecule enhances chemotherapy. Its synthetic form could inspire new cancer drugs. An international group of researchers, led by teams at the MRC (LMS), Imperial College London, and the ...

Scientists have shown that far-UVC lights, which are already commercially available, can rapidly break down common airborne ...

With cooler weather settling in, many people are starting to sniffle and sneeze. But how do you know if it’s just seasonal ...

Safe ultraviolet light can neutralize indoor airborne allergens, helping prevent asthma triggers and reduce allergic ...

A new study shows safe ultraviolet light can weaken allergens in the air. This could help people breathe easier at home, ...

Dust mites. You can’t see them, but they’re everywhere — your bedding, your couch cushions, your rugs and, yes, your favorite recliner. These tiny, ...

Cats. Dust mites. Mold. Trees. For people with allergies, even a brief whiff of the airborne allergens these organisms ...

How: Wash at 60°C or higher with detergent to kill bacteria and dust mites. For deeper sanitisation, tumble dry or iron. To ...