The summer sun is returning to Phoenix in full force, and with it comes an invisible hazard that can be just as potent as the heat: ultraviolet radiation. As triple-digit temperatures dominate the ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — As we continue into the dog days of summer we have seen our fair share of sunshine, heat and humidity. You’ve probably heard the weather team here mention the UV Index a few ...

PHOENIX — Ultraviolet light is a type of electromagnetic radiation. It's responsible for the glow in a black light poster, or the bronze on your skin from a summer tan. Overexposure to UV radiation ...

Ultraviolet light is one of the most familiar cancer risks on Earth, yet it still behaves like a slow, silent explosive in ...

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The sunshine may look inviting, especially with warm and dry conditions, but there is an invisible threat that could harm your health. Ultraviolet Radiation, or UV, is a type of electromagnetic ...

The UV index measures the intensity of skin-damaging ultraviolet radiation at the Earth's surface. The UV index ranges from 0 to 11-plus, with higher values indicating greater risk of sunburn and skin ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — It’s OK to be excited about viewing the total solar eclipse happening over parts of Ohio on April 8. It’s not OK to permanently damage your sight by failing to protect the eyes while ...

There is no safe or good UV index for tanning, since a tan indicates skin damage. If you do want to tan anyway, use sunscreen and try to go on days with the lowest possible number. The safest way to ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Most people want to know what the UV Index (UVI) is when going outside during the summer—but what is it? UVI is the amount of ultraviolet radiation your skin will be exposed ...