We talk a lot about the damaging effects of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. And we know to protect ourselves outside with wide-brimmed hats, garments made from sun-protective-fabric, and sunscreen.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Summer has officially begun, and the UV index is only getting higher. The UV index, or Ultraviolet Index, is a measure of the strength of ultraviolet (UV) radiation ...

BASKING IN THE sun has been considered a health hazard for at least four decades. The main risk comes from ultraviolet (UV) light, which the Sun emits alongside visible radiation. This can increase ...

Scientists have created a new wearable UV detection system that could help prevent sunburn. Almost nine in ten skin cancer cases in the UK are caused by exposure to too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation ...

You know the drill -- whenever you're outside, especially during the summer, you should wear sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun's UV rays. But what about wearing sunscreen indoors? Can ...

Jul. 19—Kennedy Eyecare and the American Academy of Ophthalmology for UV Safety Month gives tips on how people can protect their eyes from UV exposure. 1 Why is it important to protect your eyesight?

Airplane windows don’t fully block ultraviolet rays, so dermatologists recommend wearing sunscreen—especially in the window seat. At high altitudes, UV exposure is more than double what you would be ...

Weather forecasts usually include a UV index, a measure of the intensity of ultraviolet radiation from the sun. The higher the number, the greater the risk to people. Most of the radiation that ...