If you often suffer from congestion, a runny nose or a sore throat (at any time of year), chances are, it might be down to your AC and indoor air quality. Like most systems around the home, even the ...

We asked a doctor to weigh in on why you’re feeling under the weather when the AC is cranked up. It happens every year: You think you’ve escaped flu season scot-free, but once the temperature outside ...

Is “air con flu” real? Here’s what experts say. (Photo illustration by Victoria Ellis for Yahoo; photos: Getty Images) Have you been feeling a bit under the weather while trying to escape the extreme ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. At the height of the tuberculosis epidemic ...

Portable air conditioners are an option for spaces without central AC, but consider these potential drawbacks before ...

A heat wave in North Carolina is in full swing. As temperatures rise, The News & Observer provides tips on how to beat the heat and answers frequently asked questions. The N&O Summer Desk is a pop-up ...