Sun exposure has long been framed as something to avoid, but science shows that moderate, intentional sunlight plays an ...

Q: I recently adopted Rosie, a greyhound who is mostly white. Earlier this summer, she was out in the sun too long and got sunburned. When we go on vacation together later this summer, I'll try to ...

For years, medical advice on sun exposure has remained largely consistent: limit direct sunlight, apply sunscreen liberally, and wear protective clothing to minimize the risk of skin cancer. But as ...

As we get older, our skin becomes more vulnerable to the damaging effects of the sun. The natural aging process causes the skin to become thinner, making it easier to sunburn and leading to a higher ...

It’s not only skin that should be protected from excess sun exposure; the eyes also can be harmed. One risk is pterygium, a yellow film on the white part of the eye; a thin tissue that can’t be rubbed ...

YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. DO YOU WORK HARD TO PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF SUN DAMAGE, AND THE RISK OF SKIN CANCER? ALWAYS. SUNBLOCK. CAN’T SAY NO TO IT. I USUALLY DON’T USE ANY SUNSCREEN.

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: I recently adopted Rosie, a greyhound who is mostly white. Earlier ...