New research suggests sunlight has unexpected benefits, but this doesn't mean everyone should ditch their sunscreen.

We’ve been taught to avoid the sun at all costs. Is that right? Ask Well We’ve been taught to avoid the sun at all costs. Is that right? Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By ...

Sunlight is often perceived as a threat to your health, but research suggests exposure to sunlight may actually be beneficial in small doses.

Sunlight is a natural elixir for your body and mind, but timing is everything. Which is the safest and most effective way to enjoy sun benefits? By staying mindful of duration, skin protection, and ...

Then, in 2023, a consortium of Australian public-health groups did something surprising: It issued new advice that takes careful account, for the first time, of the sun’s positive contributions. The ...

Many people worry that spending too much time in the hot summer sun could have serious consequences. And it’s true that people are at a heightened risk of skin damage, sun poisoning, melanoma, and ...