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Smart Tattoos as the Next Big Diagnostic Tool?
Body art may soon serve a function far beyond any personal statement or aesthetic appeal. Research into smart tattoos could revolutionize basic medical diagnostics, with the possibility of replacing some blood tests with patches of chemical-reactive ink. “Smart tattoos,” made with high-tech, chemical-reactive ink, could someday replace some common diagnostics. Research has been underway for combining...
June 10, 2020
Thinking About Getting Inked? Know the Health Risks First
Tattoos can be a fun and personal form of self-expression, remembrance, and more, but they can also come with their own potential hazards. Some people are at higher risk of serious health issues than others, but anyone can develop an allergy or infection. Some inks may even be toxic. Let's get fully informed before we take the plunge whether this is the first time or the twentieth. Risk of Infection...
April 6, 2020
How Tattoos Affect Sweat Rate and Nutrient Absorption
Tattoos are personal permanent images on our body that carry meaning and commemoration. At least 14% of U.S. adults have at least one tattoo and the popularity of getting inked is on the rise. Nearly 36% of millennials have a tattoo and it seems to be a reoccurring trend. The athletic community also has a high incidence of players with tattoos. As much color as these skin decorations bring to the body,...
January 23, 2020