One of life's little ongoing annoyances, getting zapped with static electricity, can happen in a variety of places. You'll get jolted when touching something metal, like a doorknob, a handle, or often ...

Learn what causes static electricity, why it's worse in cold weather, and how to prevent painful shocks.

In winter, my daughter starts walking around the house while being wary of every doorknob. The living room door, the car door ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN — If you've been left with a sore finger after reaching for a doorknob this winter, suffering from a sharp static electricity shock, you're not alone. Erica Carlson, 150th ...

The 'zap' the moment you take off a sweater, the dust clinging to a dry fleece. You can significantly reduce static ...

Static electricity shocks are more common in the winter because of the season's dry air. Friction between materials, like socks on carpet, builds up a static charge in low humidity. Using a humidifier ...