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.

It runs for days between refills—and helps keep dry winter air in check.

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 ...

Empty the tank, wipe all surfaces dry, and refill the water in portable humidifiers daily to reduce any growth of microorganisms. Use water with low mineral content, such as distilled water, to ...

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 ...