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Jan 20, 2017 04:00 AM EST

Tanning Beds And Skin Cancer; The Perks And Perils Of Getting Perfectly Tanned Skin In Minutes

Want a perfect tan with complimentary skin cancer? Then book a tanning bed session.

Feb 21, 2015 02:19 PM EST

Sunlight Continues to Damage Your Skin Even After It Gets Dark

It turns out that sunlight continues to damage skin--even after it gets dark. Scientists have found that much of the damage that ultraviolet radiation (UV) does to skin occurs hours after sun exposure.

Jan 09, 2015 07:51 AM EST

Too Much Sunlight May Cause Lower Fertility Levels Over Generations

Most people know that too much sunlight can cause skin cancer, but did you know it may also cause problems in fertility? Scientists have found that increased UV radiation can have an effect on human fertility over generations.

Jul 09, 2014 09:18 AM EDT

Highest Levels of UV Radiation Ever Detected on Earth Recorded in South America

Scientists have recorded the highest level of ultraviolet radiation ever detected on Earth's surface.