As summer approaches and sun exposure increases, experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are shedding light on what really happens to our skin when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and ...

The skin microbiomes of patients with breast cancer who received radiation therapy may affect whether they get radiation dermatitis, a study showed. Patients with breast cancer who received radiation ...

UV radiation comes primarily from the sun. It comprises UVA, UVB, and UVC rays, each with unique properties. While some types of UV radiation provide health benefits, they can also pose risks. The sun ...

While we all benefit from some exposure to the sun, the sun's rays are known to be harmful when we aren't protected; UV radiation in sunlight can damage DNA. But scientists have now also determined ...

Ultraviolet radiation, a high-frequency form of energy from the sun, is classified in the same risk category as X-rays and nuclear radiation. As temperatures and sun exposure increase, experts at the ...

Results from a retrospective cohort study analyzing patients with breast cancer bolster reports of an association between radiation therapy and subsequent risks of skin cancers. Radiation therapy in ...

Patients who underwent breast cancer radiation had higher rates of skin cancer, although altering their treatment plan is unnecessary, an expert said. Breast cancer radiation was associated with an ...

Doctors may use radiation therapy to treat benign tumors. Radiation can shrink and eliminate benign growths without doctors having to perform surgery. Benign tumors are noncancerous growths that can ...

Recently, teams led by Prof. Yiming Zhang from Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University,Prof. Fazhi Qi from Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, and Prof. Junli Zhou from the Tenth Affiliated ...

Weather alert: Sun exposure is one of the main causes of skin cancer. “Too much exposure to UV radiation is the main cause of ...