Do you need ‘personalized sunlight’? New device boosts vitamin D
Too many people are earning an F on their vitamin D. A study published in Nutrition Research found…
How sunburn in children can lead to skin cancer in later life. These tips can protect them
Although many parents probably remember getting sunburned as children, it has become increasingly apparent that sun-damaged skin can…
US gets a new sunscreen molecule, bemotrizinol
The US is getting a new sunscreen ultraviolet (UV) filter for the first time in 30 years.…
They’ve Heard the Warnings. Gen Z Is Tanning Anyway.
Like many 19-year-olds of her generation, Makai Wallace, from South Jordan, Utah, cares deeply about her friends, her…
We Built a $7 Million Business While Traveling the World
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tricia Redulla, cofounder of Sky and Sol. It has…
What menopause products actually work? Doctors share how to buy wisely and stay safe
Women suffering through the hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause…
Natural sunscreen found hidden in hot springs bacteria
Algae or cyanobacteria, in a pond. Image by Tim Sandle. Microbiologists from Meijo University, studying cyanobacteria from hot…
Preventing radiation damage with melanin-based material
Radiotherapy for abdominal and pelvic cancers almost always leads to small-intestine injuries that are difficult to heal,…