In an ideal world, we’d be diligent about sun protection all the time: avoiding too much sun, making sure every square inch of skin is slathered in sunscreen, and remembering to reapply it every two ...

If you’ve ever shopped for a sun shirt, you may be wondering what all this talk about UPF is. So welcome to UPF 101. Both standards refer to sun protection, but with different kinds of products.

Sun-protective clothing with a UPF of 50+ offers consistent, long-lasting UV protection that doesn’t wash off or wear away like sunscreen. Experts recommend checking for the Skin Cancer Foundation’s ...

Warmer weather and longer days means more time outside and more chances to be exposed to the sun. One reader texted VERIFY to ask about the difference between SPF for sunscreen and UPF for clothing, ...

Which SPF level is best? Here's what dermatologists recommend. (Photo illustration: Ivana Cruz for Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) Skin cancer has been on the rise in the U.S. for years, with 1 in 5 ...

While summer may be the season of beach trips, outdoor barbecues, pool time and festive bonfires, it's also the season for sun protection. In the summer, the UV radiation is higher than usual, which ...

The best cooling clothing wicks moisture, provides sun protection or has cooling technology — or even a combination of all three. With record-breaking temperatures this summer, you may be wondering ...

Note: This article is part of the Firehouse 2024 Cancer Awareness and Prevention Supplement. To read the entire supplement, click here. Firefighters are exposed to various dangers while they are on ...