New Delhi, March 16 -- When was the last time you got a sunburn? If you are like nearly a third of American adults, you probably experienced at least one last year, but did you know that what's in your cup could be making it worse? [Also read: Drinking alcohol good for your cholesterol levels? Study reveals unexpected health benefit you won't believe]

A revealing new study from Florida Atlantic University shed light on the surprising patterns in how Americans think about skin cancer risk and how alcohol, wealth, and lifestyle choices play a role.

The research published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine found that more than one in five sunburned individuals were drinking alcohol at the time. That's right-your beachside margar...