Historically, tattoos existed at the fringe of society. But today, tattoos are mainstream — gracing the skin of athletes, celebrities, professionals and everyday people. According to the Pew Research ...

“Many confounding factors in real life—including lifestyle, UV exposure, occupational hazards, and immune status—can ...

Share on Pinterest The overall risk of bacterial infection from being tattooed is low, but tighter regulations on tattoo ink could help prevent adverse events. Francesco Carta fotografo/Getty Images ...

In the modern landscape of self-expression, the allure of tattoos has only continued to grow. But a new study contains a startling revelation: People with tattoos may have a 21% higher risk of ...

Tattoos have long been seen as a form of personal expression, cultural identity, and artistic creativity. From intricate full-body designs to small, minimalist symbols, body art has become a ...

Danish twin study found people with large tattoos (bigger than palm-sized) had 2.73 times higher rate of developing lymphoma and 2.37 times higher rate of skin cancer Tattoo ink particles migrate ...

However, there is little research into whether or not having a tattoo raises a person’s risk of cancer. Researchers from Lund University Sweden used national registries to identify cases of lymphoma ...

About this time last year Madie Ley did something daring. Or foolish — depending on whom you ask. She lay on a couch while a friend gently stuck a sewing needle dipped in ink into her arm. Over and ...

It may seem counterintuitive, but new research suggests that people with multiple tattoos may be at lower risk of developing melanoma – the most dangerous type of skin cancer. People with three or ...

New research is challenging long‑held assumptions about how tattoos and skin cancer interact, suggesting that inked skin may be tied to a higher risk of melanoma in some people while appearing ...

While the overall risk of bacterial infection from tattoos remains low, experts call for tighter regulations on tattoo ink. Tattoos are increasingly common and generally considered safe in sterile ...