On your weather app, you may see a measurement called the UV index. This is a powerful tool that can let you know how to protect yourself from the sun.

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation is the main factor for someone developing skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. The main factor in someone developing skin cancer is exposure to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Despite the possibility of developing skin cancer from UV exposure, slapping on the sunscreen can still feel like a chore. But ...

Most people arrive at the beach feeling prepared. They’ve packed the sunscreen, found a spot, shaken the bottle. What happens ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Summertime in the Blue Ridge means spending time with family, friends, and enjoying time outdoors. All this fun likely means more exposure to the sun. It’s easy to forget to ...

July is UV Safety Awareness Month, and with Southern Nevada experiencing sunshine nearly year-round, Intermountain Health ...

Do these innovative stickers really help you stay sun safe? I put them to the test just in time for warmer weather. I tested a few UV sticker brands that help you know when your sunscreen has stopped ...

Despite years of research showing that outdoor workers face unsafe sun exposure levels, U.S. Occupational Safety and Health ...

A new study by researchers from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), NASA and the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) describes the observation of web-like plasma structures in the ...

Researchers have discovered web-like plasma structures in the Sun's middle corona. The researchers describe their innovative new observation method, imaging the middled corona in ultraviolet (UV) ...