There's a reason you may notice it more in the winter. Excess static electricity is always a shock to the system—literally—but if you're experiencing shocks more so than not, annoying is an ...

During the cold, dry months, everyday actions like handling a doorknob, flipping on a light switch or touching your car's metal frame are more likely to result in an annoying, yet harmless, jolt of ...

If frigid temps weren't cruel enough, winter also marks static electricity season in much of the United States as Americans pad about their homes in fear that anything — a door knob, a light switch, a ...

WASHINGTON — Your skin is dry, lips are chapped and you are constantly being shocked when you open doors, touch your dog or go in for a kiss from your partner. But why? These are all impacts from cold ...

If your clothes seem to have more static cling in the cold months of winter, you’re not crazy. The lack of humidity makes it a lot easier for static electricity to build up. Fortunately, there are few ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Don’t you get annoyed when you want to pet or cuddle with your dog or cat in the winter, and they shock you? How disrespectful, right? But don’t blame your pet for those small bolts of ...

Have you ever stepped out of your car and gone to close the door, only to have a sharp and painful zap of static electricity shoot through your fingers? We have. It seems to happen all the time. But ...

Do you or your readers have any suggestions for preventing static-electricity shock? Getting out of cars is especially painful, and is really bad during the dry winter months. I'd appreciate any help.