Tattoos

From cancer fears and MRI risks to ink safety, infections, and laser removal, dermatologists and aesthetic specialists explain what science actually says about getting inked

Do tattoos cause cancer? Are inks fully regulated? Can you get an MRI or donate blood after getting inked? In this episode of our fact-check series, experts debunk common tattoo health myths

Researchers in Australia have documented 40 cases of tattoo-linked immune reaction that can inflame the eyes and potentially lead to permanent vision loss

As tattoos grow in popularity, dermatologists warn of overlooked risks linked to hygiene, ink composition, immune reactions and long-term skin health

Researchers at the University of Texas have developed a soft, wireless 'electronic tattoo' that tracks brainwaves in real time-promising safer, smarter monitoring in fields like aviation and surgery

Argentina forward Yamila Rodiguez has tattooed two footballers on her leg - Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Maradona. Fans trolled her for not having a tattoo of Argentina legend Lionel Messi

Tattoos are decorative, often metaphoric, sometimes regrettable, but always injurious