FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Summer has officially begun, and the UV index is only getting higher. The UV index, or Ultraviolet Index, is a measure of the strength of ultraviolet (UV) radiation ...

Many young adults keep track of the UV through weather apps on their smartphones, in hopes that a high number will lead to a better tan — but some health experts are warning of the potential dangers.

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 ...

JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — July is UV Safety Awareness Month, and doctors say sunscreen and shade help protect your skin from the sun. Dr. Kerry Hennessy, a board-certified dermatologist affiliated with ...

Dr. Whitney Bowe weighs in on the best ways to protect yourself against the sun. This summer, it should be easier than ever to protect your skin from harmful UV rays, with plenty of products and ...

July is UV Safety Awareness Month, highlighting the risks of sun exposure during peak summer months. The UV index, a scale from 0-11+, indicates the strength of the sun's ultraviolet radiation and the ...

It kept you dry in December — now it might be the secret to surviving July. As temperatures soar, a growing number of Americans are getting hip to what much of the world already knows: Umbrellas ...

NEW YORK — The New York State Department of Health (DoH) is offering New Yorkers skin safety advice during July, which is Ultraviolet (UV) Awareness Month. Practicing skin safety should be done ...

Wear sunglasses on bright days. In winter, snow can reflect UV and nearly double exposure. Use SPF 30+ sunscreen if you burn easily. 3-5: Moderate (moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure) ...

Weather forecasts usually include a UV index, a measure of the intensity of ultraviolet radiation from the sun. The higher the number, the greater the risk to people. Most of the radiation that ...