Extra sun protection is required when UV levels are very high (8-10) or extremely high (11+). Children are more sensitive to ...

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 ...

The National Weather Service has issued Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Watches throughout many parts of Illinois this weekend, warning of dangerously hot conditions and heat indexes over 100. Going ...

Summertime is all about spending more time outside and in the sun, which means more exposure to strong UV rays. So, what’s important to know about sun safety this time of year?

AUSTIN, Texas — Springtime is short in the South, while summer is long, hot and seemingly never-ending. Transitioning into spring, you'll hear many folks talk about the UV index as the days start to ...

The sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause permanent damage to the skin and are also the leading cause of skin cancer. Understanding the UV index and its levels in your area is essential when spending ...

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 ...

Ultimately, whether or not you bring two pairs of glasses is a matter of personal comfort, as long as you’re avoiding ...

A method for measuring light absorption throughout the ultraviolet and visible regions of the electromagnetic spectrum is known as ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectrophotometry. Incident light can ...

UV lamps require longer curing times and frequent bulb changes. In comparison, LED lamps are faster-curing and longer-lasting. Protecting skin with sunscreen or UV-protecting gloves is crucial ...