WHETHER it’s an ex’s name, a cancelled celeb or an embarrassing spelling mistake, there are plenty of reasons to regret ...

A recently published Utah study suggests that greater exposure to tattoos may be associated with a lower melanoma risk, providing a pathway for future cancer research.

American women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime — often leading to long and arduous treatments that change the ...

Can tattoos protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays, or do they make things worse? A new study I conducted with colleagues suggests there may be cause for concern. We found that people with ...

It may seem counterintuitive, but new research suggests that people with multiple tattoos may be at lower risk of developing melanoma – the most dangerous type of skin cancer. People with three or ...

Getting that tattooed arm sleeve or back design of your dreams might protect you against deadly skin cancer, a new study says. People who've had two or more sessions under the tattoo needle show a ...

An estimated 50% to 60% of cancer patients undergo radiation therapy as part of their treatment. The process leaves behind what’s known as radiotherapy “tattoos” — tiny, permanent marks used to ensure ...

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Could tattoos be the secret weapon in the fight against skin cancer? It might sound incredibly unlikely at first, ...

Christel Nielsen receives funding from The Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development, The Crafoord Foundation, and The Magnus Bergvall Foundation. Can tattoos protect your skin from the sun ...