It’s not fun to think about, but according to previous HuffPost reporting, your bed is probably home to millions of allergenic dust mites that feast on your dead skin and can cause runny noses, ...

Out of the 7 common things stored under the bed, cardboard is the worst when it comes to pests. Musty, humid conditions: Most ...

Dust mites are so tiny, they're nearly impossible to see with the naked eye—but that doesn't mean these little pests aren't in your sheets and carpeting. Dust mites thrive in warm and moist ...

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 ...

Is it true that you shouldn’t make your bed? There are plenty of reasons to make your bed. A tidy space has been associated with making healthier choices, a sense of accomplishment and control, and ...

Almost everyone carries microscopic mites on their skin. They live inside pores and hair follicles, feeding on skin oils and dead cells. When people first hear this, the reaction is often disgust or ...

Nobody wants to think about microscopic arachnids surrounding them at home. However, that's the reality for many people, as dust mites are in most homes. So, what attracts dust mites? Dust mites ...

People often believe they are allergic to house dust. But of the 20% of Australians suffereing with allergies, a number are are actually allergic to microscopic house dust mites. House dust mites ...

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 ...

Dusting is one of those household chores it’s easy to skip over, but dust can cause allergies, respiratory problems, and other unwanted complications. Whether you suffer from an obvious allergy or not ...

Because microscopic dust mites are invisible to the naked eye, they seem like an elusive storybook creature that may or may not loom among our homes. But their presence quickly becomes known when they ...