UV Exposure & Lifestyle

Sunshine and Supplements: Rethinking the Vitamin D–Skin Cancer Trade-Off

The question of how much sun exposure is necessary for adequate vitamin D production — and whether that amount meaningfully raises skin cancer risk — sits at the intersection of endocrinology, dermatology, and nutrition science. Recent research offers a more nuanced answer than either sun advocates or dermatologists have historically presented.

Jul 25, 2026

Glass, Screens, and the Work-From-Home Era: How Much UV Radiation Actually Reaches You Indoors

As remote work and screen-heavy lifestyles become the norm across the United States, questions about indoor UV exposure have moved from niche dermatology circles into everyday conversation. But how much UV radiation genuinely penetrates your office window or car windshield—and should you be concerned about your laptop screen? The answers may surprise you, and they carry real implications for how you approach daily sun protection.

Jul 25, 2026