The health benefits of sunlight may outweigh the risks of skin cancer in gloomier parts of the world, new research from Scotland suggests. Scientists from the University of Edinburgh found exposure to ...

For years, medical advice on sun exposure has remained largely consistent: limit direct sunlight, apply sunscreen liberally, and wear protective clothing to minimize the risk of skin cancer. But as ...

For 40 years, Americans have been told that lying in the sun without skin protection from ultraviolet (UV) rays is a dangerous thing. After all, the incidence of melanoma − the most dangerous form of ...

SEPTEMBER 22nd marks the autumn equinox and, in the northern hemisphere at least, heralds the gloomy six-month period during which the nights will be longer the days. As a result, millions of ...

Many people worry that spending too much time in the hot summer sun could have serious consequences. And it’s true that people are at a heightened risk of skin damage, sun poisoning, melanoma, and ...

They don't go nearly as far as the '60s surf rockers who sang "I Live for the Sun," "Fun in the Sun" and "Sun Tan Baby." Still, researchers are beginning to conclude that modest exposure to ...

Lauren Kole, M.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Dermatology, says sunscreen is the first step in skin protection and encourages all individuals to get ...

You may have heard conflicting advice like "catch the morning or evening sun; it's healthy" and "avoid too much sun to prevent sunburns or skin tumours," leaving you wondering which advice to follow.

A growing number of influential content creators are claiming that sunscreen causes cancer, leading many people to put their skin — and overall health — at risk Tom Merton A growing — and influential ...

A landmark study published Friday in the Journal Dermato-Endocrinology has world-renowned researchers calling insufficient sun exposure an emerging health problem in the United States. In their paper, ...

Many young adults keep track of the UV through weather apps on their smartphones, in hopes that a high number will lead to a better tan — but some health experts are warning of the potential dangers.