Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...

Sun exposure has some positive and many negative effects for humans. The skin requires exposure to UV-B rays from the sun in order to stimulate vitamin D synthesis, as a lack of vitamin D can cause ...

A sunburn might not be the only thing you need to worry about this summer. “There’s no such thing as a safe tan,” Krista Rubin, nurse practitioner at Mass General Brigham’s Center for Melanoma, told ...

Who doesn’t love having a healthy, sun-kissed glow in summer? But laying out in the sun and soaking in its ultraviolet rays can wreak havoc on your skin, putting you at risk for skin cancer, dark ...

Tanning is your body’s way to protect itself from harmful sun exposure. and things that result, like skin cancer. Knowing your risks from tanning and following these safety tips can help protect your ...