Tattoo ink doesn’t just sit inertly in the skin. New research shows it moves rapidly into the lymphatic system, where it can persist for months, kill immune cells, and even disrupt how the body ...

Grimes is putting her tattooed face forward. The "Genesis" singer (real name Claire Boucher) revealed that she got inked on her face "a few months ago and literally nobody noticed," sharing a ...

Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said he has covered up a tattoo after learning of its resemblance to a Nazi symbol. Facing scrutiny for his controversial tattoo, Platner said Tuesday ...

As we age, skin changes, chronic health conditions, and medications can affect how tattoos heal and raise the risk of infection. Older adults need to consider the health risks before getting tattoos.

For years, South Korean tattooists have had to work in underground studios or windowless backrooms. They may soon be able to practice their craft in the open. By Jin Yu Young Reporting from Seoul When ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

Archaeologists have used cutting edge techniques to reveal new information about the intricate tattoos of a woman that lived in Siberia during the Iron Age. Although the prehistoric remains date from ...

“Lymphfluencers” claim this type of massage can filter out toxins, help you lose weight, and boost your immune system. Here’s what science says. Lymphatic drainage massages have become a popular ...

Sure, it’s a cool craze, but experts are giving it the cold shoulder. Reveling in wildly dangerous, stupid stunts is, frighteningly, on brand for daredevil youngsters. However, healthcare ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Tattoos might tell a story, but they rarely tell the truth ...

When it comes to buzzy beauty treatments, lymphatic drainage has really stood the test of time. Dry brushing, gua sha and massage are all popular ways to tap into this trend, which focuses on lightly ...