The Lucy actress's sunrise tattoo on her left forearm is her only piece of body art with colorful ink. It depicts a rising sun among a cluster of clouds and an ocean. "I've had the tattoo of a ...

It was a special occasion for the mother-daughter duo Vanna White/Instagram Vanna White waited decades to get her first tattoo and when she finally took the plunge, she knew exactly who to call.

People put a lot of thought into getting a tattoo -- the design they desire, the location they prefer and the message their body art will send to others. Most don't think about the impact their ...

Gran Canaria's airport has reopened after flash flooding meant planes were unable to take off and land. Torrential downpours across the island caused widespread disruption - with dramatic footage ...

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 ...

Research has shown that tattoo ink does not just remain where it is injected. Particles from the ink can migrate to the lymph nodes, where they accumulate. People often put a lot of thought into ...

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.

Tattoos are no longer taboo. One in every three Americans now has at least one tattoo. As getting inked becomes more common, potential risks and side effects are being more intensely scrutinized.

Our desire to use art as a reflection of a personal triumph or transformation is nothing new, with many choosing body art in the form of tattoos for a variety of reasons. Beyond the surface ...