The sun has a major impact on Earth: It provides the light and energy that are vital to life on our planet and dramatically shapes Earth’s climate. But the sun’s activity is not always constant, and ...

Summer is upon us again. Sunlight and warm temperatures encourage us to be outside, soaking in those lovely rays, especially after a long, cold, and gray winter. Studies have shown that exposure to ...

Over the last two decades researchers have tried to untangle a tricky question: can modest sun exposure reduce the risk of certain internal cancers while also increasing the risk of skin cancers?

It's summertime for another few weeks, despite the common assumption that Labor Day brings summer's end. But this weekend still frequently brings the last chance to hit the beach or the pool, or to ...

Share on Pinterest A recent study suggests that moderate exposure to solar radiation during autumn and spring may improve ovarian reserve in women ages 30–40. Maria Altynbaeva/Stocksy Results from a ...