It’s not only skin that should be protected from excess sun exposure; the eyes also can be harmed. One risk is pterygium, a yellow film on the white part of the eye; a thin tissue that can’t be rubbed ...

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 ...

As we get older, our skin becomes more vulnerable to the damaging effects of the sun. The natural aging process causes the skin to become thinner, making it easier to sunburn and leading to a higher ...

Known as the sunshine vitamin, Vitamin D is extremely important for our body. Since we can’t make vitamin D on our own, the ...

In Florida, with sunny weather almost all year round, sun protection is a daily necessity. July is Sun Safety Month. In addition to application of sunscreen to the skin, sun protection for the eyes is ...

Doctors explain how to treat sun poisoning, or a severe sunburn, using home remedies. Also, learn when to see a doctor about a bad sunburn. Chances are, you know sunburn when you see it (or just as ...

Hot weather has us reaching for an ice-cold beer or a glass of rosé faster than one can say, "anyone for a top-up?" While hot summer days scream out for cooling libations, you could be doing yourself ...

The relationship between vitamin D, skin cancer, and sunscreen is often misunderstood. While vitamin D deficiency has been linked to higher cancer mortality rates, including skin cancer, sunscreen ...