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 ...

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 ...

Four germaphobes devised Sterilize-X, a small yet strong sterilizing light. It’s the ideal instrument for blasting UV-C rays into your surroundings. UV can kill 99 percent of bacteria and pathogens, ...

While a trip to the nail salon can be quite the treat, bi-monthly visits are often time-consuming and expensive. A simple way to save without giving up on the joy that is experimenting with cherry ...

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 ...

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 ...

Amanda Gardner is a health reporter whose stories have appeared in cnn.com, health.com, cnn.com, WebMD, HealthDay, Self Magazine, the New York Daily News, Teachers & Writers Magazine, the Foreign ...

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 when it ...

UV dryers are often used in nail salons to dry gel nail polish. Researchers wanted to better understand how the dryers and the radiation they admit impact the body. They they exposed human and mouse ...