A beach vacation is all about soaking up the sun, enjoying the waves, and relaxing under blue skies. But amidst the fun, one common concern often creeps in - sun tanning or worse, sunburn. While a bit ...
A sunburn might not be the only thing you need to worry about this summer. “There’s no such thing as a safe tan,” Krista Rubin, nurse practitioner at Mass General Brigham’s Center for Melanoma, told ...
On sunny or even cloudy days, the UV index can be a good thing to check. "It's five, moderate. But you're still supposed to use sun protection it says," explained Claira Wright, a University of ...
Is tanning safe? Here's what experts want you to know. (Romano Cagnoni/Getty Images) If you’ve ever left the beach without a suntan only to find it showing up hours later, you may wonder why. Now a ...
Short answer: Not entirely. Excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation causes skin cancer, premature aging and cataracts, but a little sunshine helps keep bones strong. Here’s a look at where ...
With summer heat intensifying, sunscreen application is vital for skin health. SPF 50 protects against tanning and ...