When is a sunburn cause for concern?
Sunburns are common—about a third of Americans get at least one each year—and are, most of the time, mild or treatable. But some burns are more severe than others.
Jul 28, 2025
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Biological Phenomena: News and Research on Weather
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Sun advice from a skin cancer researcher and physician
There is certainly growing awareness of the damaging effects of overexposure to the sun, including skin cancers.
Jul 21, 2025
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Q&A: What does a heat wave mean for your lungs and health?
Charlottesville and much of central Virginia were under an extreme heat warning Tuesday, with temperatures predicted to stay in the 90s and upper 80s for the remainder of the week. The region is part of a much larger heat ...
Jun 26, 2025
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What the science says about sunscreen
As temperatures climb and sleeves grow shorter, a familiar ritual returns: slathering on the sunscreen—or perhaps skipping it. Confusion lingers about how to protect our skin from the sun.
Jun 26, 2025
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Study identifies NYC workers most at-risk for dangerous summer heat
A new study by doctoral student A. Michael Ierardi and Associate Professor Brian Pavilonis highlights the growing threat of extreme heat to New York City's workforce, identifying which occupations face the greatest risk of ...
Jun 26, 2025
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Nearly 600 heat-related deaths expected in UK heat wave, researchers estimate
About 570 people in England and Wales are expected to die as a result of high temperatures from Thursday 19 June 2025 to Sunday 22 June 2025, a rapid study has estimated.
Jun 23, 2025
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Extreme weather events linked to HIV vulnerabilities among sex workers and sexually diverse men in Kenya
New research published earlier this month in AIDS and Behavior highlights links between extreme weather events, such as drought and flooding, and increased HIV vulnerabilities among sex workers and sexually diverse men in ...
May 22, 2025
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How to survive in a sunburned country
Lately, sunscreen has received some controversial bad press from influencers on social media platforms like TikTok.
May 2, 2025
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Teachers need more support to deliver key health lessons to kids
Graduate teachers need more information to promote physical activity, sun safety, and sleep health to school children across Australia and New Zealand, according to new research.
Mar 24, 2025
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How often should I wash my exercise clothes?
When you come home from a run or a sweaty gym session, do you immediately fling your clothes into the washing machine for a hot cycle? Or do you leave them on a chair (or the floordrobe) so you can wear them again tomorrow?
Mar 16, 2025
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