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 ...

Share on Pinterest TikTok’s new sunbathing trend encourages people to chase high UV index readings to achieve a tan, which can lead to wrinkles and increase the risk of skin cancer. Catherine Falls ...

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TikTok creators are posting videos saying that people should tan when the UV index is high to achieve optimal results. However, UV index is designed to help people know when ultraviolet rays are the ...

This summer, TikTok and Instagram feeds have been full of a new ritual: “checking the UV.” Gen Z content creators are tracking the daily UV index — not to avoid the sun, but to head outside when it’s ...

The UV index measures the strength of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The index ranges from 0 to 11, with higher numbers indicating greater risk of sunburn and skin damage. Protective measures, ...

It's always important to protect yourself from UV radiation to avoid getting burned and damaging your skin. One way to plan for your safety outside is by checking the UV index. (Photo Credit: E+/Getty ...

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 ...

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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 ...