Rheumatoid Arthritis, Biologics, and Why Your Home Environment Matters
Why TNF inhibitors and other RA biologics like Humira, Enbrel, and Actemra raise infection risk — and what that means for the air in your home.
September 23, 2026
Does Air Quality Affect Sleep? What the Research Says
What the research says about CO2 levels, particulate matter, temperature, and pathogens - and their effect on nightly sleep.
September 10, 2026
How to Pay for Beacon With Your HSA or FSA
What qualifies for HSA/FSA spending on home health products, from bandages to air purifiers to Far-UVC disinfection devices like Beacon.
August 18, 2026
Reducing Germ Exposure During Pregnancy
Why pregnancy raises illness risk and practical ways to reduce germ exposure at home.
February 11, 2026
The Germiest Places in Your Home (and What to Do About Them)
Research reveals the germiest places in your home — kitchen sponges, sinks, and more — and what actually helps.
February 4, 2026
How to Disinfect a Nursery With Fewer Chemicals
How to help disinfect a nursery without the chemical exposure of traditional sprays and other cleanings methods.
January 27, 2026
Is UV Light Safe for Humans? What the Research Says About Far-UVC at Home
Conventional UV light causes skin damage and eye injury. Here's why Far-UVC at 222nm is different, and what the peer-reviewed research shows about its safety for continuous human exposure.
January 14, 2026
Why Daycare Kids Get Sick So Often — and How to Help Reduce the Spread at Home
Why daycare kids get sick so often has less to do with dirty hands than most parents think. Here's what's actually spreading in the room — and what you can do about your home environment.
January 8, 2026
How Long Do Germs Live on Surfaces? RSV, Flu, COVID-19, and More
How long do RSV, flu, COVID-19, norovirus, and rhinovirus survive on surfaces at home?
December 5, 2025
Why Mold Thrives in Winter (And the Breakthrough That Stops It)
Most of us assume winter kills mold. Cold weather, frozen ground, dormant nature—surely fungi can't thrive in these conditions, right?
November 2, 2025
Far-UVC is The Future of Healthy Indoor Environments
How Far-UVC Technology Is Improving Environmental Disinfection in Hospitals, Schools, and Everyday Spaces
June 23, 2025
Recap: The 2025 International Conference on Far-UVC Science and Technology
Last week, Beacon attended the 2025 International Conference on Far-UVC Science and Technology (ICFUST) at the University of Colorado
May 29, 2025
Beacon Closes Seed Round
Chicago-based Beacon secures funding to fuel expansion activities
March 24, 2025
Inhibiting Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Growth
Beacon inhibits the growth of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a hard-to-kill bacteria commonly found in hospitals and medical facilities.
January 15, 2025
Unforgettable Moments: Beacon's Adventures at CES
Beacon COO Susie Spigelman presenting the company's illness-preventing technology
