In a nutshell Drinking alcohol increases the likelihood of sunburn. In a nationally representative study, 21.5% of sunburned ...

Too much sun can do more than turn your skin red or brown—it can actually make you sick. About the experts Farah Moustafa, MD ...

Experiencing five or more severe sunburns between the ages of 15 and 20 increases the risk of melanoma by 80% and nonmelanoma skin cancer by 68%. This study is among the few to examine the ...

Sunburn blisters result from a second-degree sunburn, which causes damage deeper in the skin. Blisters from the sun usually heal naturally in about one week but may leave scars. A second degree ...

First-degree sunburn damages the skin’s outer layer and will heal by itself. Second-degree sunburn may penetrate the skin’s outer layer and damage the layer beneath. It may also require ...

Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has declared a red alert in Palakkad due to high ultraviolet radiation levels. Residents are urged to take safety precautions to avoid health issues like ...

Snow lovers need to remember that they face higher sunburn risks on the slopes than they might be accustomed to.