The light alters the structure of allergens, making it less likely they’ll trigger an allergic reaction After 30 minutes, UV lights effectively decreased allergen levels 20% to 25% on average TUESDAY, ...

BOULDER, Colo. — Sufferers of sneezing, itchy eyes, congestion, and all those miserable allergy symptoms may soon have another means of relief thanks to new research at the University of Colorado ...

Scientists have shown that far-UVC lights, which are already commercially available, can rapidly break down common airborne allergens, offering a safe and fast new way to ease asthma and allergy ...

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Cats, dust mites, mold, trees; for people with allergies, even a brief whiff of the airborne allergens these organisms produce can lead to swollen eyes, itchy skin and impaired breathing. Such ...

ORINDA – The East Bay Municipal Utility District’s newest $325 million addition to the Orinda Water Treatment Plant centers around a high-tech plan to use ultraviolet light as the primary ...

A Shropshire vineyard is the first in the UK to use artificial ultraviolet light on the vines. While the use of UV light is common in greenhouses, and even where football turf is stored, the ...

Sweat and food stains can ruin your favorite clothes. But bleaching agents such as hydrogen peroxide or dry-cleaning solvents that remove stains aren’t options for all fabrics, especially delicate ...

Strawberries are the most popular berry in the U.S. for both consumers and farmers alike. They’re also some of the most pesticide-reliant fruits and consistently top the Environmental Working Group’s ...