From minimalist wrist designs to full sleeves, body art has become so common that it barely raises an eyebrow. But while the personal meaning of a tattoo may be obvious, the biological consequences ...

With summer a time for showing off skin, you may be considering a new tattoo or two. If so, you'd be part of a long-running tradition — we've been inking ourselves for thousands of years. Ötzi the ...

This story was featured in The Must Read, a newsletter in which our editors recommend one can’t-miss story every weekday. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. The worst part of getting a tattoo ...