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 ...

Two colors of Sacred Tattoo Ink-brand tattoo ink are being recalled due to being contaminated with infection-causing microorganisms, the FDA announced Wednesday. The FDA became aware that specific ...

New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York reveals that the chemicals listed on tattoo ink labels often don't match what's actually in the bottle. When you get a tattoo, do ...

Tattoo ink ingredients don't always match what's labeled on the bottle. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Tattoos are an incredibly ...

Rachel Feltman: Nearly a third of U.S. adults have tattoos, so plenty of you listeners can probably rattle off the basic guidelines of tattoo safety: Make sure you go to a reputable tattoo artist who ...

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 ...

Aug. 24 (UPI) --What's in tattoo inks is widely unknown because they aren't regulated in the United States, and new research suggests they may contain potentially cancer-causing dyes as well as tiny ...

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- If you plan on getting a tattoo, consider this: A new study from Binghamton University, State University of New York looking at green and blue tattoo inks from Europe found that ...

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 ...

Scientists at Binghamton University (State University of New York) have analyzed nearly 100 different tattoo inks and found that the manufacturers’ ingredient labels (when used) are often inaccurate ...

Mad scientist kind of moments happen fairly often for nanoengineer Carson Bruns. A few months ago in his lab at the University of Colorado Boulder, he tested his latest invention on his own arm and ...