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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I know this might sound crazy coming from a beauty writer, but I truly dread going to the nail salon.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Regular nail polish will always be a mainstay for me, but I also don’t see myself breaking up with gel ...

Many nail salons use ultraviolet lamps, which utilize the same hazardous rays as tanning beds to dry nail polish. But a new study suggests that it would take multiple manicures for these lamps to ...

Did you know UV nail lamps have the risks of causing cancer? In recent times, UV nail lamps have become one of the most popular items in salons. This is especially for ladies who love getting that ...

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 ...

Despite being recognized for significantly improving airflow and heat-transfer efficiency levels and lowering the costs associated with HVACR systems, ultraviolet light in the 253.7-nm germicidal ...

NEWARK, Del, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global ultraviolet (UV) lamp market is estimated to create an opulent opportunity by registering a robust CAGR of 11.2% from 2022 to 2032. The ...

Starting in January, traditional incandescent bulbs will be on their way out the door. A 2007 bill is setting new efficiency standards for light bulb manufacturers, stating that 40 watt bulbs must ...

Donald Milton tests people for colds and flu in his lab at the University of Maryland. Among other experiments, his students use a “sneeze machine” to measure how far viruses fly out of the nose and ...