Share on Pinterest The overall risk of bacterial infection from being tattooed is low, but tighter regulations on tattoo ink could help prevent adverse events. Francesco Carta fotografo/Getty Images ...

You might want to rethink getting a tattoo in the near future. Two types of tattoo inks are being recalled due to contamination with “pathogenic microorganisms,” according to a warning from the U.S.

The Food and Drug Administration is warning tattoo artists and their clients of issues with two specific colors of ink that may cause infections. In an announcement made Wednesday, the FDA says ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Once you get over the initial nervousness about getting a tattoo, the process is typically smooth sailing. Sure, it’s ...

New research reveals that tattoo pigments don’t just stay in the skin, they migrate into lymph nodes, trigger months of inflammation, and reshape how the body responds to different vaccines. Study: ...

Tattoo ink is under recall for a possible health risk to consumers, according to a notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Sierra Stain LLC is recalling three water-based tattoo ...

For years, tattoo enthusiasts and medical professionals alike have focused on general tattoo aftercare and hygiene. While those are undoubtedly vital, new insights are emerging regarding the very ...

While tattoos continue to become ever more prevalent, recent years have brought a steady drumbeat of scientific studies linking tattoo ink to an elevated cancer risk—findings that might give you pause ...