Ultraviolet technology isn’t new; it’s been used in hospitals, research labs, and other areas that need to be germ-free. UV light kills up to 99.9 percent of germs, bacteria, and viruses—and that may ...

We must admit to wondering how Adafruit’s [Becky Stern] gets anything done with those fingernails of hers. They’re always long and beautifully painted without any chips, dings, or dents. As it turns ...

A typical salon manicure involves drying freshly painted nails under a lamp that emits ultraviolet-A (UV-A) rays -- a spectrum of light long linked to skin cancers. But a new study suggests that the ...

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Marisa Garshick, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Cornell-New York Presbyterian Medical Center. Jan Arnold is the co-founder and style ...

A UV protection lens filter is an accessory that attaches to the front of your camera lens and blocks ultraviolet light rays. Many photographers argue that UV filters are essential, while others ...

I never feel complete without fresh nails. That said, getting regular manicures may be great for my nail game, but it's absolutely tragic for my wallet. Doing my gel nails at home, though? A game ...

As businesses reopen, some look for innovative ways to keep surfaces clean. For guests checking into a high-profile California hotel, they might be staying in rooms that have been sanitized in part by ...

HealthinationWhen + How to Use Hand Sanitizer Properly for COVID-19 ProtectionJust rubbing it into your palms? That’s a big mistake. Ultraviolet (UV) light has become a focal point of interest ...

Ultraviolet light systems have started to gain popularity as a way to clean large swathes of schools quickly and frequently. For example, according to a February EdWeek Reseach Center survey, 13 ...