Efforts to combat the growth of SARS-CoV-2, which is the virus that causes COVID-19, are ubiquitous: quarantines, social distancing and the countless activities that have been suspended or canceled to ...

How sunny is too sunny? Sometimes it's tough to know, but as temperatures reach new highs in Michigan, understanding the UV index can help you avoid sunburns and heat-related illnesses. The sun's ...

Ultraviolet light is one of the most familiar cancer risks on Earth, yet it still behaves like a slow, silent explosive in ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Summertime in the Blue Ridge means spending time with family, friends, and enjoying time outdoors. All this fun likely means more exposure to the sun. It’s easy to forget to ...

Rating: Mixture (About this rating?) What's True: UV rays can be stronger on cloudy days. However ... What's False: ... this only occurs in specific, somewhat rare conditions. Otherwise, clouds ...

NOAA is part of the National Weather Service. Just like precipitation and temperature, it tracks ultraviolet (UV) radiation in locations across the U.S. “Typically, that forecast is made for solar ...

Many people assume only expensive sunscreens offer absolute protection. Still, budget‑friendly sunscreens under ₹500 with proper SPF and PA ratings can reduce harmful UV effects just as effectively ...

Time to skin damage for different UV Index categories. ‘Tis the season! Trips to the pool, lake, and the beach are always fun ways to beat the heat, but can also result in skin damage if not properly ...

There is no safe or good UV index for tanning, since a tan indicates skin damage. If you do want to tan anyway, use sunscreen and try to go on days with the lowest possible number. The safest way to ...

Dr. Whitney Bowe weighs in on the best ways to protect yourself against the sun. This summer, it should be easier than ever to protect your skin from harmful UV rays, with plenty of products and ...

It kept you dry in December — now it might be the secret to surviving July. As temperatures soar, a growing number of Americans are getting hip to what much of the world already knows: Umbrellas ...