Summer and sunscreen go together. But how exactly do these products protect against skin damage and lower your cancer risk?

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Ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight can cause DNA damage that leads to skin aging and cancer. Fortunately, our bodies have a ...

Whether you enjoy golfing, boating, gardening, relaxing at the beach or simply spending time outdoors, protecting yourself ...

The UV index, a scale from 0-11+, indicates the strength of the sun's ultraviolet radiation and the risk of sunburn. Sunburns can occur even on cloudy days and can cause long-term skin damage.

British Columbia Following his own skin cancer diagnosis, this B.C. man is now working to keep others safe from UV rays Small but mighty company making UV protective clothing ...

A type of lichen was able to survive extreme UV radiation in the lab, suggesting that ozone protection might not be required for life on exoplanets.

The most important of which is protecting your eyes from the sun's ultraviolet, or UV, rays. The Visional Council created National Sunglasses Day just to raise awareness.

Here is why it's important to wear sunscreen to protect your skin from harmful UV rays – not just in the summer, but all year long.

Don't forget a hat, sunglasses, and UV protective clothing to keep your skin safe. How much sunscreen is enough?

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 ...