Time to skin damage for different UV Index categories. ‘Tis the season! Trips to the pool, lake, and the beach are always fun ways to beat the heat, but can also result in skin damage if not properly ...

Weather forecasts usually include a UV index, a measure of the intensity of ultraviolet radiation from the sun. The higher the number, the greater the risk to people. Most of the radiation that ...

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 ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. We get sunlight every ...

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 ...

Cincinnati spring is notoriously fickle. So, what weather can we expect for the Queen City's unofficial holiday, Opening Day?

The National Weather Service has issued Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Watches throughout many parts of Illinois this weekend, warning of dangerously hot conditions and heat indexes over 100. Going ...

Most of us check the temperature every morning before we head outside, but there’s another number on your weather app that’s just as important: the UV Index. The UV Index tells us how strong the sun’s ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — With summer right around the corner, we’ll be keeping an eye on the skies for more reasons than one. Meteorologist Adam Rutt explains. The last couple of days in KELOLAND ...

It's always important to protect yourself from UV radiation to avoid getting burned and damaging your skin. One way to plan for your safety outside is by checking the UV index. (Photo Credit: E+/Getty ...