Dermatologists say that although the melanin in darker skin offers some extra protection from the sun, it's not enough to ...

The next time you see the UV index in the weather forecast, look more closely. You can protect yourself from too much sun.

A new quiz aims to help parents find out if they're hurting their children's skin -- by accident -- and if so, how they can ...

Information about risk factors for skin cancers, such as skin color, outdoor behavior, and sunburn history, was obtained at baseline, and information on sun exposure and protection was updated ...

Everybody needs some sun exposure to produce vitamin D (which helps calcium absorption for stronger and healthier bones). But unprotected exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause damage ...

They are caused by long-term ultraviolet (UV) light exposure from both the sun and artificial sources. If you have age spots, they will likely fall into one of three categories: Cherry Hemangiomas ...

The UV Index was developed to help Canadians protect themselves from the sun’s damaging UV (ultraviolet ... independent of skin colour history of skin cancer frequency of UV exposure, and use of ...

by raising awareness about the risks of sun exposure and offering guidance on skin protection and heat illness. MedStar Health conducted a national survey of adults and found several gaps in ...

Joanna Hayes says the mold problem is so severe, she worries about "dropping down dead in the property and leaving my 2-year-old to fend for herself" SWNS A mom and her toddler are struggling with ...

A pub chain has been fined almost £27,000 after a young boy had an allergic reaction to a sausage. St Albans Magistrates Court heard that the mother of the boy, from Welwyn Garden City ...

Photosensitivity also breaks down into two separate types: Photoallergy: An allergic reaction of the skin ... Significant sun exposure can amplify the effect of transdermal patches that deliver ...