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 ...

Ultraviolet rays are more than just a cause of sunburn — they can lead to wrinkles, aging skin, and even skin cancer. Many people are misinformed about the best ways to protect themselves from these ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Meteorologists talk about what the UV index numbers are all the time and what it will be on that particular day, but what does it mean for you? Well first, ultraviolet radiation is ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Springtime is short in the South, while summer is long, hot and seemingly never-ending. Transitioning into spring, you'll hear many folks talk about the UV index as the days start to ...

The UV index measures the intensity of skin-damaging ultraviolet radiation at the Earth's surface. The UV index ranges from 0 to 11-plus, with higher values indicating greater risk of sunburn and skin ...

Ultraviolet light is one of the most familiar cancer risks on Earth, yet it still behaves like a slow, silent explosive in ...

The radiation enhances norepinephrine secretion, which not only decreases leptin thereby increasing food intake, but also increases energy expenditure through the browning of subcutaneous fat. UV ...

Lake Tahoe is famous for its clear blue waters — but new research suggests that clarity may come with a catch. A study from the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, published in the ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Michigan residents planning to spend time outdoors Friday will want to take extra precautions against the sun. According to the National Weather Service and the Environmental ...