Last week, when the National Environment Agency (NEA) reported that ultraviolet (UV) index hit 'extreme' levels on Wednesday afternoon (27 March), we sat up and started thinking of ways to protect ...

The amount of clothing many of us wear in summer is, understandably, inverse to the temperature. Matters of decency aside, that might not be a problem if we wore enough sunscreen, but most Americans ...

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Some clothing and swimwear advertise their “UV protection” technology, but does this really work? Doug Grossman, MD, from Huntsman Cancer Institute talks about varying levels of protection you can ...

The amount of clothing many of us wear in summer is, understandably, inverse to the temperature. Matters of decency aside, that might not be a problem if we wore enough sunscreen, but most Americans ...

Sun protection is crucial 365 days a year, whether you're running outdoors, hiking, gardening or cheering on the sidelines at a sports game. To truly get the best protection from harmful UV rays, wear ...

Outdoor enthusiast Dr. Susan Weinkle has found a way to do what she once considered impossible: she can kayak Florida's waterways for five-hour stretches in midsummer and not get a speck of sunburn.

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Economy-minded consumers who want protection from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays -- but rather not pay premium prices for sun-protective clothing -- should think blue and red, rather than yellow.