Researchers at the University of Copenhagen and NTU Singapore have discovered that RNA damage, not DNA damage, is the real trigger for the acute effects of sunburn. This new understanding ...

New research reveals that sunburn may be caused by RNA damage, not DNA, challenging long-held beliefs about UV exposure ...

Direct exposure to the sun often makes our skin tan or it can even result in redness. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation may lead to a red skin reaction which is known as sunburn. From using ...

Spending enough time in the sun without adequate protection can leave us looking and presumably feeling like a lobster ready for the plate.

The surprising paradigm shift could lead to much more protective sunscreens and effective skin treatments.

Sunburn has traditionally been attributed to UV-induced DNA damage. However, a new study reveals that RNA, another vital cellular molecule, plays a major role in triggering acute sunburn reactions.

Sunburn can be a painful consequence of spending too much time in the sun or a tanning bed. In rare cases, people with sunburn may also experience an extreme, deep, painful itching called hell’s ...

Home remedies for mild cases of sunburn include bathing in cool water and colloidal oatmeal baths, applying moisturizer containing aloe vera, and more. If your sunburn is severe, or if you’re ...