Sun protection has become second nature for many: We apply sunscreen, wear sun hats, and seek shade - all to protect ourselves from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. But besides the well-known UV-A and UV-B ...

Cold days and cosy indoor hours can still take a toll on your skin — check out myths and facts about why applying sunscreen ...

The UV index measures the intensity of skin-damaging ultraviolet radiation at the Earth's surface. The UV index ranges from 0 to 11-plus, with higher values indicating greater risk of sunburn and skin ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You might want to apply sunscreen or wear long-sleeve tops and sunglasses before driving under the hot sun. The glass in your car is not the ...

We are faced with a global epidemic of myopia (short-sightedness) because we are deprived of deep violet light (360-400 nm). Myopia is projected to rise from 23 to 50 percent of the world’s population ...

... this only occurs in specific, somewhat rare conditions. Otherwise, clouds generally tend to dampen UV rays. In short, while studies have found that clouds can ...