Image courtesy the American Academy of Dermatology Findings from the American Academy of Dermatology’s (AAD) annual Practice Safe Sun Survey, released on May 1, 2026, show that misinformation, social media, and persistent tanning myths are driving many Americans to continue to engage in risky sun behaviours. A statement released by the AAD says the survey results underscore a perception gap between what Americans understand to be safe sun practices and the reality of good hab

Yu-Ying He, PhD. Photo courtesy the University of Chicago In a new study published in Nature Communications , researchers at the University of Chicago have discovered how prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can trigger inflammation in skin cells by degrading a key protein called YTHDF2. This protein acts as a gatekeeper in preventing normal skin cells from becoming cancerous. The finding reveals that YTHDF2 plays a crucial role in regulating RNA metabolism to mai