“Many confounding factors in real life—including lifestyle, UV exposure, occupational hazards, and immune status—can influence cancer risk,” says Tung. “As with many environmental exposures, ...

Tattoos have been a part of human culture for thousands of years. From tribal symbols and religious markings to modern designs and personal stories, tattoos hold different meanings in different parts ...

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.

New research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers another reminder for tattoo parlor patrons to take precautions against potential risks before getting inked: the CDC finds ...

The Chinese language is difficult, and perhaps no one has struggled more with it than the inkers and bearers of America’s Chinese-character tattoos. Most infamous was probably the tattoo on Britney ...

Several new epidemiological studies hint at a possible link between tattoos and cancer. The results are not yet conclusive but warrant further investigation.

There is an open secret among tattoo artists, dermatologists, and the small group of researchers studying the effects of tattoo ink: Red ink causes the most problems. These problems include ...

Katie Lee receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council. Erin McMeniman does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that ...