This summer, TikTok and Instagram feeds have been full of a new ritual: “checking the UV.” Gen Z content creators are tracking the daily UV index — not to avoid the sun, but to head outside when it’s ...

With summer just around the corner, it's time to talk UV. The words "UV protection" is on sunscreen, hats, baby-friendly gear, beach tents and sunglasses. But what really protects us against UV rays — ...

How sunny is too sunny? Sometimes it's tough to know, but as temperatures reach new highs in Michigan, understanding the UV index can help you avoid sunburns and heat-related illnesses. The sun's ...

Q: Recently I bought a refrigerated wine cellar. I put it in my living room, however, it is exposed to the ambient light. The owner manual says that the glass door has UV protection. As general rule I ...

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 ...

We all know the importance of using SPF to protect our skin. But, turns out there's something else we're neglecting, when it comes to warding off the heat from that blazing fireball in the sky. Yep, ...

The radiant warmth of the sun, while comforting, conceals a potential threat to our eye health. Many are aware of the necessity of shielding their skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It is hot in KELOLAND Monday, with 29 South Dakota counties under an excessive heat warning and other areas under a heat advisory. The hottest areas of the state can expect ...

The UV index was first developed by Environment Canada researchers (go figure – a northern latitude weather service!) in the early 1990s, and it has been adapted internationally. Virtually all of you ...

The sunshine may look inviting, especially with warm and dry conditions, but there is an invisible threat that could harm your health. Ultraviolet Radiation, or UV, is a type of electromagnetic ...

Sunglasses are the ultimate accessory for summer, both as a fashion statement and a health necessity. That’s right— UV protection is key for eye health, so if you thought your sunnies were just for ...