Even Hippocrates believed that the changing seasons had something to do with health—and that the key was how much available daylight there was during different times of the year. Many centuries later, ...

Sun exposure has long been framed as something to avoid, but science shows that moderate, intentional sunlight plays an essential role in physical and mental health. When managed responsibly, time in ...

Summer is upon us again. Sunlight and warm temperatures encourage us to be outside, soaking in those lovely rays, especially after a long, cold, and gray winter. Studies have shown that exposure to ...

According to doomsday predictions, the end of the world will arrive on the winter solstice this year, which will be next Friday, Dec. 21. I imagine the predictions of dire circumstances will end up ...

What happens inside the brain when the body doesn't get enough vitamin D, especially during the winter months? Dr. Vinit Banga, Director- Neurology, Fortis Hospital, Faridabad, explains the hidden ...

Over the last two decades researchers have tried to untangle a tricky question: can modest sun exposure reduce the risk of certain internal cancers while also increasing the risk of skin cancers?

It's summertime for another few weeks, despite the common assumption that Labor Day brings summer's end. But this weekend still frequently brings the last chance to hit the beach or the pool, or to ...

The sun has a major impact on Earth: It provides the light and energy that are vital to life on our planet and dramatically shapes Earth’s climate. But the sun’s activity is not always constant, and ...

Researchers have developed a sunlight-activated nanospray that can rapidly kill drug-resistant bacteria, stop bleeding and relieve pain, significantly accelerating the healing of infected diabetic ...