Exposure to ultraviolet radiation is the main factor for someone developing skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. The main factor in someone developing skin cancer is exposure to ...

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Lots of sunshine is expected over the weekend and into the start of next week. Everyone loves when the blue sky is out, but many forget to protect their skin from ...

Plants are continuously exposed to solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which, while potentially damaging, also functions as an essential environmental signal. The responses to UV radiation encompass a ...

A March 3 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) displays several images of humans and the sun. "Being ‘burned’ is a mindset," reads the post's text. "The sun does NOT cause skin cancer." It was ...

It's an interesting conundrum: The effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sun exposure can induce the onset of, or exacerbate, the symptoms of certain autoimmune diseases. Now flip the coin: UV ...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - This month is UV Safety Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to remember sun safety to avoid skin cancer and miserable sun burns. Ultraviolet radiation or UV radiation ...

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 ...

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is a well-known cause of DNA damage, which can lead to diseases like skin cancer. But how do our cells repair this damage to protect us? Researchers from ...

Ultraviolet radiation, a high-frequency form of energy from the sun, is classified in the same risk category as X-rays and nuclear radiation. As temperatures and sun exposure increase, experts at the ...

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation plays a multifaceted role in the dynamic interplay between spider mites, particularly Tetranychus urticae, and their host plants. Research has demonstrated that both UV-B ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Spring-like conditions have returned to Central Texas, with warmer temperatures and plenty of sunshine. While many residents will want to get outside and enjoy what Mother Nature has ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The UV Index is expected to reach high levels which can damage skin and cause sunburn on Monday. This time of year, the risk of sunburn increases as the UV index increases as ...