S TAUNTON, Va. (WDBJ) - July is UV Safety Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of taking proactive steps to ...

This month is UV Safety Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to remember sun safety to avoid skin cancer and miserable sun burns.

The UV index measures the intensity of ultraviolet radiation from the sun on a scale of 0 to 11. The higher the number, the ...

"It's incredibly alarming. They're using it to optimize the amount of time they need to spend sun tanning and getting as dark as possible," said Dr. Cynthia Nicholson, a pediatric dermatologist with M ...

A recent poll found 35 per cent of Ontario residents reported negative effects to their eye health in the past year, resulting from severe weather such as wildfire smoke and heat waves ...

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

Certain medications and supplements can make your skin more sensitive to the sun, making you more prone to sunburn and other uncomfortable skin symptoms. Learn about sun-sensitizing drugs and how to ...

Dr. Hennessy pointed out that individuals with light skin, light eyes, blonde or red hair, and those with a history of sunburns or tanning bed use are at higher risk for skin cancer. She recommended ...

Melanoma, the most serious skin cancer, claims thousands of lives a year, with men dying at a higher rate because of delayed detection and treatment.

Learn essential tips from health experts on how to protect yourself and your family from sunburns and heat-related illnesses during Utah’s hottest months.

As we all enjoy being outside in the summer sun, health experts are warning about the potential dangers from UV rays.