Q: My father, who is housebound, has found cockroaches coming from under the sinks in the kitchen and bathroom. He has put boric acid on the floor but needs a permanent solution because the ...

Boric acid suppositories (BAS) are a TikTok trend for improving vaginal taste among other claims. However, BAS should only be used to treat certain conditions and misuse could be dangerous. When used ...

What is your opinion on using boric acid to eradicate fleas? My father applied boric acid to carpets, pet bedding and fabric furniture, let it set for several hours, and then vacuumed. The fleas were ...

Generations of American, mothers have kept boric-acid powder in the medicine chest, believing it to be a harmless remedy for assorted ills such as eye inflammation, diaper rash or prickly heat. Last ...

Pretty much every adult woman has dealt with the annoying itchiness and discomfort that comes with yeast infections and other vaginal infections. If you're constantly getting over-the-counter or ...

Boric acid has long been used to treat vaginal issues, but whether it works is yet to determined. Here’s what experts have to say about how to deal with vagina infections, itching, and odor. “Boric ...

DEAR HELOISE: I have a problem with ants in my kitchen. Can you help? How do I get rid of and prevent these pests? — Rita in Indiana DEAR RITA: What a pesky problem! Clean counters and eating surfaces ...