Tattoos have become a popular way for people to express themselves, but new research is raising concerns about the safety of tattoo ink. Scientists have found evidence suggesting that certain ...

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

In a new study, German researchers were able to track how the liquid components of tattoo ink behave in the body. Scientists in Germany’s Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, or the BfR, were ...

Researchers are looking into using temporary tattoo ink on cancer patients as an alternative to permanent tattoos during radiation therapy Ephemeral Tattoo and Henry Ford Health A recent study tested ...

Today’s youth are more colorful than their parents, at least when it comes to permanent body art. Once considered taboo in mainstream cultures in the US and Europe, tattoos are more accepted socially ...

Tattoos are more mainstream than ever – with nearly one in five Australian adults now sporting at least one. But new Australian research has reignited questions about what’s actually in tattoo ink, ...

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For many people, the hardest part of getting a tattoo isn’t the needle—it’s the decision-making process. Traditional tattoo planning often comes with challenges like: Limited Options: Browsing through ...

Rachel Feltman: Nearly a third of U.S. adults have tattoos, so plenty of you listeners can probably rattle off the basic guidelines of tattoo safety: Make sure you go to a reputable tattoo artist who ...