It's a T-shirt kind of day in Washington, DC: 85 degrees with 63 percent humidity. We all know those numbers mean hot, but what exactly does that humidity percentage tell us? And why should we care?

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. When ...

Humidity issues are always bad news for a home. When humidity falls too low, like it often does in the winter, it can cause ...

Proper indoor ventilation is key to reducing the spread of COVID-19. Now, a study by MIT researchers finds that indoor relative humidity may also influence transmission of the virus. Relative humidity ...

In the tropics, breathable dust bags and gel packs are your best friends. Open shelves too. If you have enclosed closets and storage, keep them open for a full day when humidity is low and ...