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- India's rising heatwave triggers surge in eye problems; ophthalmologists urge preventative care
- Scientists Identify the Main Cause of Sunburns, and Now They Have to Update the TextbooksA groundbreaking study reveals a new cause for sunburn's immediate pain. Scientists now believe damage to RNA, not DNA, triggers the rapid ...28 Apr, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
- How to Maintain Your Patio Furniture Before Summer Sun Wears It OutProtect your patio furniture from the elements. Sunlight, rain, and harsh weather can damage wood, metal, plastic, and fabric. Regular clea...27 Apr, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
- Kerala records high UV index; public advisory issuedThe Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has issued a caution advisory due to high UV index levels recorded across the state. Orange ...26 Apr, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
- Extreme heatwave alert: Kerala records hazardous UV levels; IMD puts Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka and more states on high alertHeatwave alert: Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has issued a high UV index alert, warning residents about the health ris...15 Apr, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- Love the window seat? Experts warn it could be harming your health on long flightsA Canadian flight attendant, Aislinn Swain, recently sparked online discussions after sharing a TikTok warning travelers about skin risks f...02 Sep, 2025, 10.57 PM IST
- Think sunscreen is only for summer? Your winter skin needs it moreThe winter sun feels gentle and comforting, unlike summer's harsh rays that demand protection. This leads many to neglect sunscreen during ...16 Jan, 2025, 12.26 PM IST
- Why did several attendees at a Trump rally suffer mysterious eye injuries? Here's what an expert has saidAt a recent Trump rally in Tucson, numerous people had strange eye ailments, including pain and momentary blindness. Experts believe the re...23 Sep, 2024, 11.28 PM IST
- What is "extreme solar particle event"? How may it damage Earth's ozone layer?Scientists warn that extreme solar particle events, occurring every thousand years, could severely damage Earth's ozone layer, increasing U...14 Jul, 2024, 01.41 AM IST
- WHO-led study reveals working under sun causes one in three deaths from non-melanoma skin cancerThe study underscores the urgent need for protective measures, including policies, regulations, and training, to reduce the risk of sun-ind...10 Nov, 2023, 06.18 PM IST
- Gel nail polish dryers may cause cancer: StudyThese UV nail polish dryers are heavily used by nail salons.08 Feb, 2023, 10.00 AM IST
- Watch out, light-skinned folks! You may be more vulnerable to skin cancerRule one: No stepping out without sunscreen. Write that down!06 Feb, 2023, 07.27 PM IST
- How long does it take for skin to repair after sun exposure?Some 40 years of Slip Slop Slap (and more recently added, Seek and Slide) campaigns have reinforced this, not to mention the unpleasant exp...24 Jan, 2023, 01.10 PM IST
- If bananas are 'mildly radioactive', so are human bodies also radioactive despite us not being superheroes?Bananas contain high levels of potassium, and a small amount of this is radioactive.04 Nov, 2022, 07.25 PM IST
- Why does coronavirus spread faster in winter? Increase in Covid spread linked to UV level dipThe researchers added that it is also unclear what mechanism is driving this effect.17 Dec, 2020, 05.31 PM IST
- Researchers develop new metal oxide glass to block ultraviolet raysThe scientists demonstrated that the glass protects living cells and organic dyes, and believe it could be developed to protect electronics...21 Jan, 2016, 03.45 PM IST
- Delhi's UV index in high-risk zone, says analysis by SAFAROnce it starts raining the index falls as it's either cloudy or raining most of the time preventing UV rays from reaching the surface.20 Sep, 2015, 10.10 AM IST
- Ultraviolet radiation levels on the rise in Delhi, says MET departmentRising temperature has put Delhi at high risk of UV rays with the national capital receiving alarming levels of radiation this season, the ...27 May, 2015, 06.38 PM IST
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