“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, ...

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.

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

Humans have been getting tattoos since at least 3000 B.C. However, inks and techniques have changed considerably over the centuries. While the typical environment where you get tattooed is likely far ...

SALT LAKE CITY — For years, tattoos have been a form of self-expression, but now researchers with the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah believe they have found a surprising health ...