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

Tattoos may increase the risk of developing lymphoma and skin cancer, a recent study suggests. "We can see that ink particles accumulate in the lymph nodes, and we suspect that the body perceives them ...

How Did the Tattoo-Cancer Study Work? The Departments of Public Health and Clinical Research at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) teamed up with the University of Helsinki for studies that ...

People with multiple tattoo sessions may have a lower risk of melanoma, but the reason for this is unclear. More studies are needed, and tattoos should not be seen as protection against melanoma.

Using a database that tracks the health outcomes of twins, scientists have found more evidence that getting tattoos may be linked to skin cancer. In a new paper published in the journal BMC Public ...

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 ...

Getting that tattooed arm sleeve or back design of your dreams might protect you against deadly skin cancer, a new study says. People who've had two or more sessions under the tattoo needle show a ...

Your tattoo should be a true reflection of who you are, and let's be real—choosing from endless options can be overwhelming. If you want to mark your skin with art that's totally aligned with your ...

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 ...

An estimated 50% to 60% of cancer patients undergo radiation therapy as part of their treatment. The process leaves behind what’s known as radiotherapy “tattoos” — tiny, permanent marks used to ensure ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — An East Tennessee woman is helping breast cancer survivors reclaim their sense of self by offering tattoos after breast reconstruction surgeries, or breast removals. Lulu Padilla is ...