Ultraviolet rays are more than just a cause of sunburn — they can lead to wrinkles, aging skin, and even skin cancer. Many people are misinformed about the best ways to protect themselves from these ...

Don't underestimate the intensity of the sun; its rays travel more than 90 million miles, but still can burn your skin any day of the week — a fact experts want to share with people while they are ...

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 ...

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 ...

July is UV Safety Awareness Month, highlighting the risks of sun exposure during peak summer months. The UV index, a scale from 0-11+, indicates the strength of the sun's ultraviolet radiation and the ...