Some animals have fur that protects their skin. But humans use sunscreen when they go outside. I asked my friend Michael Smerdon how it works. He’s a biochemist at Washington State University. He told ...

Current evidence shows skin cancer risk from UV gel-drying lamps is low — but not zero. For those with repeated exposure, experts recommend using sunscreen. The gel nail polish ingredient ...

Sunscreen is an important way to protect people from skin cancer and other harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays. But certain chemicals, or filters, in sunscreen have come under scrutiny lately for ...

During the summertime, the average UV index in Louisiana typically ranges from three to eight, meaning that UV radiation levels are usually moderate to high, according to the U.S. Environmental ...