Could UV radiation stop you from gaining weight? A study suggests maybe it can, but at a cost. We often hear about the damaging effects of UV radiation on our skin, including sunburn, aging and skin ...

UV rays harm your eyes more than you think. Here's how to keep your eyes safe when you're having fun in the sun. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, ...

FARGO — On a sunny day, you can feel the sun on your face. The warming of your skin in sunlight is actually radiation directly from the sun. We call it “heat,” but it is a radiative heat transfer, ...

Most of us have experienced sunburn at some point in our lives, with that tight, painful feeling on our skin every time we move. Have you ever thought about how damaging the sun really is? Well, keep ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Cassidy was an updates editor whose main responsibility is to write and edit ...

Everybody needs sunscreen, including people with dark skin. And we need a lot. For the average-sized adult or child, the US Food and Drug Administration recommends using at least a shot glass–sized ...

Boosts Vitamin D Production: The sun’s UVB rays enable the skin to produce vitamin D, which is crucial for bone health, immune function, mood regulation, and overall vitality. Just 10 to 30 minutes of ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say that while some studies have shown ultraviolet radiation can kill microorganisms, it is not sanctioned as a COVID-19 therapy, and such exposure can be dangerous for your ...