A recent study suggests that getting a tattoo could significantly raise the risk of cancer, with larger designs posing a greater threat. Analyzing data from over 2,000 Danish twins, researchers ...

They compared twins, finding that those who got tattoos had a significantly higher risk of being diagnosed with skin cancer and lymphoma. More research is needed to understand whether this ...

but a new study comparing twins has shown that people with tattoos are more likely to develop cancer. When tattoos are discussed, the focus is on fashion and social image, and the health effects ...

Tattoos appear to increase a person's risk of skin cancer between 33% and 62%, according to a new Danish study in the journal BMC Health. Adobe stock/HealthDay People put a lot of thought into ...

Tattoos may be linked to an increased risk of cancer, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of South Denmark and the University of Helsinki have found tattoo ink may increase the ...

The researchers are particularly concerned that tattoo ink may trigger chronic inflammation in the lymph nodes, which over time could lead to abnormal cell growth and an increased risk of cancer.

Danish and Finnish scientists analysed data from over 2,000 twins, comparing cancer rates in those who inked up versus those that didn't. They found participants with any tattoo were up to 62 per ...

According to a recent study led by Signe Bedsted Clemmensen, University of Southern Denmark, the exposure of tattoo ink on skin can increase the risk of skin cancer and lymphoma. Also read | How ...

Scientists involved in a recent study have expressed their 'concern' over the findings which suggest that long-term exposure to tattoo ink could heighten the risk of cancer. This comes at a time ...

They discovered that tattooed individuals are more frequently diagnosed with skin cancer and lymphoma compared to those without tattoos. The study found that tattooed individuals have a higher ...

Researchers have found that individuals with tattoos have a higher risk of developing skin cancer and lymphoma compared to their non-tattooed counterparts, especially for larger tattoos.

The researchers are particularly concerned that tattoo ink may trigger chronic inflammation in the lymph nodes, which over time could lead to abnormal cell growth and an increased risk of cancer.