Michiganders enjoying the first sunny days of spring often find themselves sporting a nasty sunburn. But the threat from the sun's UV rays doesn't end when you get a tan, it continues throughout the ...

MOLINE, Ill. — As we get deeper into the Spring season, you'll quickly notice the increasing power of the sun. The temperature inside your vehicle becomes hotter and hotter, the pavement begins to ...

For people who live in a place as sunny as metro Phoenix, the Ultraviolet Index is a crucial tool to help protect against dangerous levels of sun exposure. The UV Index measures the radiation that ...

While some people may welcome the sunshine, too much exposure to the sun and its ultraviolet radiation can be dangerous, as people may suffer from sunburns and long-term problems, such as skin cancer ...

FOR THIS DATE, OUR STATE OFTEN HAS THE HIGHEST UV OR ULTRAVIOLET INDEX IN THE COUNTRY. THIS TELLS US HOW INTENSE THE SUN’S RAYS ARE EACH DAY. HERE’S DOCTOR RASH ...

Skin is not just a passive covering, it is an active security system that constantly scans for damage and quietly repairs it ...

Some people use the UV index to determine the best time to tan, believing that a higher index signals a better chance of tanning. However, this harmful trend misunderstands the UV index. The UV index ...

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 ...

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 ...

Skin cancer can occur anywhere, but scars and burn injuries are at a higher risk. Wearing sunscreen and, when possible, avoiding UV radiation can lower the risk of developing skin cancer in a scar.