From minimalist wrist designs to full sleeves, body art has become so common that it barely raises an eyebrow. But while the personal meaning of a tattoo may be obvious, the biological consequences ...

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Tattoos have gained widespread popularity, with nearly one in three Americans having at least one. But beneath the colorful designs lurks a hidden journey. According to a new study, tattoo ink doesn’t ...

Tattoo ink collects in lymph nodes and interferes with the immune system, causing potentially lifelong changes to the body’s disease-fighting mechanisms. That is the conclusion of a study in mice, in ...

Tattoo ink doesn’t just sit inertly in the skin. New research shows it moves rapidly into the lymphatic system, where it can persist for months, kill immune cells, and even disrupt how the body ...

Biometric tattoos are revolutionizing future wearables through seamless health monitoring and digital tattoo tech. Pixabay, ilovetattoos Wearable technology has evolved rapidly over the past decade, ...

Grimes is putting her tattooed face forward. The "Genesis" singer (real name Claire Boucher) revealed that she got inked on her face "a few months ago and literally nobody noticed," sharing a ...

Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said he has covered up a tattoo after learning of its resemblance to a Nazi symbol. Facing scrutiny for his controversial tattoo, Platner said Tuesday ...

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SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s parliament has passed a bill to legalize tattoo artists, ending a decades-long ban on tattooing by those without medical licenses. The Tattooist Act passed ...

When Kim Chan-hoe goes to work, he locks the door and checks the security cameras to make sure no police are hanging around. He doesn’t list his full-time job when applying for bank loans, knowing ...