Perhaps it’s time to dust off your shelf-care routine. Around 80 million Americans — about one-quarter of adults and nearly 20% of children — suffer from seasonal allergies. These spring snifflers experience a reaction to airborne substances such as pollen from trees, grasses and weeds. Unfortunately, it’s possible to endure year-round nasal congestion, coughing and … Read more
QUESTION: Hey Dr Zac, over winter I was cranking up the heater, but someone at work mentioned these reverse cycle heaters/air conditioners, especially older ones, can spread bacteria like legionella. We also have a gas heater in the kitchen, and he said that can emit carbon monoxide. Is that true? With summer coming up – should … Read more
Summer is almost in full swing, and with that comes uncomfortable scorching temps and often high electric bills, thanks to the constant run of air conditioning. NYC is gearing up for its first heat wave of the season, with forecasters predicting temperatures to reach a high of 100 degrees next week. This hack can help … Read more
A highly rated window air conditioner has been voluntarily recalled for mold buildup. Midea AC units have been reported on and raved about by The New York Times for five years. The Wirecutter team — the Times’ product recommendation service — describes these window ACs as a game changing product that provides “quiet, efficient cooling.” … Read more
This hot, new style is literally blowing up. Air-conditioned clothing could be the coolest trend to hit the market and offer relief in sweltering temperatures. Japan-based Anrealage, spearheaded by designer Kunihiko Morinaga, breathed new life into nylon apparel for its spring/summer 2025 collection at Paris Fashion Week. The brand introduced a line of inflatable garb … Read more
This incident may redefine “air fryer.” Passengers struggled to breathe and suffered from panic attacks after their sweltering “sauna” plane was held for two hours before getting canceled entirely. The Boeing 777 mishap occurred July 25 after the air conditioning system malfunctioned on Thai Airways flight TG 917 which was slated to fly from London … Read more
Americans getting burned by their summer air conditioning bills are forced to cut costs elsewhere to afford it. One in three US households trimmed grocery spending to afford their utility bills, according to new data from PowerSetter, a platform used to compare energy rates. The company reported that 75% of the survey participants, of which … Read more
A Brit has warned against sleeping with the air conditioner on while on vacation — after it left her in the hospital. Liana Foster, 24, was on vacation in Antalya, Turkey, with her family when she woke up with a sore throat. The next day, she woke up “groggy” and her mom, Lynette, 52, noticed … Read more
New Yorkers may wait all year for sunny park days and open public pools, but there’s no denying just how hot it gets in summertime. And with all that heat comes the risk of issues like heat cramps, heat exhaustion or — perhaps worst of all — heat stroke. We spoke with Dr. Reed Caldwell, … Read more
Oh say can you AC? One heat happy New Yorker chose one of Summer 2024’s sweatiest days to fan up a heated debate over the merits and necessity of apartment air conditioning. The fresh air freak wound up triggering a BTU brouhaha by announcing their dislike of the seasonal window-killer on Reddit’s popular Ask NYC … Read more
With much of the country sweltering through what seems like a hotter-than-usual summer, many Aussie homes have been pumping the AC. But one mom was horrified to find a nasty surprise when replacing her unit’s filter and hopes you aren’t making the same mistake. “That’s disgusting” Sydney mom, Jenna, lives in a west-facing top-floor apartment … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been in a relationship with a wonderful man for two years. He’s a minister. He and his late wife used to travel all over the world spreading the word. I’m from a less conservative, more spiritual background. I attend an all-denominational church that accepts everyone. My views on politics are also different … Read more
Keeping cool can make you sick. If you’ve ever felt a sniffle coming on in the summer months — particularly when you’re on vacation — then air conditioning could be to blame. The phenomenon has been widely documented on TikTok, with a few different names coined for the illness, such as “Ayia Napa Flu,” “Air … Read more
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the house. A new book, “Fatal Conveniences: The Toxic Products and Harmful Habits That Are Making You Sick―and the Simple Changes That Will Save Your Health,” out Tuesday, warns of the chemicals and other ugly ingredients we are exposed to minute by minute in … Read more