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, ...

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 ...

While sunglasses do make a fashion statement, they're a great accessory for other reasons as well. The most important of which is protecting your eyes from the sun's ultraviolet, or UV, rays. The ...

The harmful effects of UV radiation on human skin are no secret, with numerous studies highlighting the link between UV exposure and skin cancer. As the demand for protective measures against UV ...

Wearing sunscreen is important to protect your skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation but doesn't cool people off. However, a new formula, described in ACS' Nano Letters, protects against both ...

The health benefits of sunshine could outweigh the risks for people living in places with limited sunlight, such as parts of the UK, a study suggests. Exposure to higher levels of ultraviolet (UV) ...