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 ...

Researchers found that sunburn disables a natural skin defense, allowing inflammation to trigger dangerous changes in cells. Understanding this process could help stop skin cancer before it starts.

One of the biggest questions in astronomy today is whether there are planets beyond our solar system which could support life. While there have been thousands of exoplanets discovered to date, ...

“UV exposure is one of the primary causes of premature aging, leading to wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots. By applying ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Scientists have identified a new ultraviolet‑absorbing compound in microscopic algae that functions as a natural shield ...

A lethal pulse of ultraviolet (UV) radiation may have played a role in Earth's biggest mass extinction event, fossilized pollen grains reveal. Pollen that dates to the time of the Permian-Triassic ...

Natural sunscreens shield the skin from harmful radiation, without triggering allergic reactions. In a recently published study, a group of researchers has discovered a novel compound, β-glucose-bound ...