Tattooing increases risk of blood cancer, study

PNP DeskMay 28, 2024September 20, 202403 mins

Stockholm: A new study suggests that tattooing on the body increases the risk of lymphoma by 21 percent. Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that affects the body’s immune system. With the growing popularity of tattoos around the world, the incidence of malignant lymphoma is increasing. In a study conducted at Lund University in…

Tattooing light is dangerous to organs

PNP DeskFebruary 29, 2024September 18, 202403 mins

New York: A new study shows that more than 90 percent of people who get tattoos in the United States are unintentionally exposed to chemicals that have the potential to damage their organs. In a study published in the journal Analytical Chemistry, scientists obtained lighting samples from nine local companies in the US. Among 54…