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 ...

Do tattoos cause cancer? Are inks fully regulated? Can you get an MRI or donate blood after getting inked? Experts separate tattoo myths from medical reality.

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 ...

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday proposed rules to help prevent contamination of tattoo inks, an under-regulated product that researchers have found to contain ...

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 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Tattoos are no longer taboo. One in every three Americans now has ...