Dust mites flourish in environments with warmth and high humidity, typically in bedding, mattresses, and upholstered furniture, as they feed on dead skin cells. Regular cleaning, such as washing ...

DEAR READERS: One of the more interesting letters we received recently concerned dust mites, which are always a problem but especially during summer months when temperatures and humidity rise. I ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often ...

Nobody wants uninvited guests in their bed, but a couple of types of critters think our warm mattresses come with a neon ...

Pillows are gross, science confirms. How gross, you ask? Well, according to a new study by British health care provider Barts and the London NHS Trust, "up to a third of the weight of your pillow ...

Washing your bed sheets the right way—and regularly—keeps them clean, extends their life, and supports better health and comfort. Sheets come in various textiles, so it's important to read the care ...

When it comes to our skin, there's a lot to consider. For example, is your morning cleanse really necessary (SkinTok doesn't seem to think so), is resveratrol a better antioxidant than vitamin C for ...