Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

A quality humidifier's health benefits include moisturizing skin, fighting off allergens and even defending against dry lips and mouth, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). If you ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. A humidifier in your home can prevent dry, itchy skin. The moisture it pumps into the air can reduce the likelihood your ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The air is dry, the humidity levels are low, and your lips feel as cracked as the ground of the Sahara. It's all pretty inevitable — when ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With all the fun snow activities, there's a lot to love about winter. But something no one loves? The way ...

In the dry months of winter, a humidifier is a godsend, infusing the air with moisture and doing its part to keep your skin ...

Using a humidifier, especially in arid environments, adds moisture to the air in your house. Having a humidifier in your bedroom can help keep your skin, nose, lips, throat and sinuses from getting ...

You may think you’re just adding moisture back into the air, but if you don’t know how to clean a humidifier, running the machine could actually be causing a major problem in your household. “Stagnant ...

With dry winter air plus cold and flu season in full swing, a humidifier can be essential to better skin, sleep and overall health. However, humidifiers can get gross, potentially spreading bacteria ...

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