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Possible correlation discovered between tattoos and lymphoma

A study published in eClinical Medicine suggests a possible link between tattoos and an increased risk of malignant lymphoma. The research indicates that tattoo ink, which often contains carcinogenic chemicals, may trigger low-grade inflammation and immune responses that could lead to cancer. 

Read more: The Jerusalem Post

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