Health
Regret your tattoo? Here's advice on how to get rid of it
Does your tattoo sport your old flame's name? Or the one you got on a whim no longer fits your image?
Jul 31, 2019
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Are tattoos linked with individuals' health and risky behaviors?
In a survey-based study published in the International Journal of Dermatology, having tattoos was not significantly related to overall health status, but individuals with tattoos were more likely to be diagnosed with a mental ...
Jan 24, 2019
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Having a tattoo of your lover's name has been a bad idea for hundreds of years
Every Valentine's Day we are reminded about the importance of showing our commitment to our lovers – whether we are married to them or not. For some people this might mean getting a tattoo of their lover's name (or initials).
Feb 12, 2018
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Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics announces its first recommendations on tattoos, piercings
Tattoos and body piercings are an increasingly popular form of self-expression, but it is important for young people to carefully consider the consequences and potential risks associated with body modifications, according ...
Sep 18, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
US group helps breast cancer survivors get tattoos
For women who have survived breast cancer, breast or nipple reconstruction can be a first step toward looking like their old selves. A Colorado organization is helping some of those women, and others who don't choose reconstruction, ...
Jan 14, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer-screening software wins wireless competition
A software program for screening for cervical cancer, particularly in developing countries with limited resources, earned the top award and $10,000 in the Qualcomm Wireless Innovation Prize at UW-Madison. The AlgoCerv software ...
Apr 19, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
AAD: Complications of tattoos and tattoo ink discussed
(HealthDay)—Complications linked to tattoos and tattoo inks include allergic reactions, serious infections, and reactions that can be mistaken for skin cancer, according to information presented at the annual meeting of ...
Mar 1, 2013
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Suit: Hospital granted request for no black nurses
(AP)—An African-American nurse claims a Michigan hospital agreed to a man's request that no black nurses care for his newborn.
Feb 19, 2013
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Studies show limits, promise of laser removal of tattoos
(HealthDay)—Romances may fade, but until relatively recently "you-and-me-4ever" tattoos were just that: permanent.
Sep 18, 2012
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Tattoos, piercings, and drinking linked
Tattoos and body piercings have become so popular in western societies that many consider them fashion trends. While people acquire tattoos and piercings for different reasons, prior research has shown that individuals who ...
Apr 16, 2012
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