Washington, D.C. is seeing heated debate over whether biometric tattoos — designs that monitor heart rate, blood sugar, or stress levels — should have stricter age requirements. While some argue they’re essential for health monitoring, others believe teenagers shouldn’t access tattoos with medical or tracking functions.
The FDA is investigating after reports of teens using health-monitor tattoos to hack athletic performance scores in schools. Tattoo studios in California and Texas are lobbying against age restrictions, saying these tattoos are safer than piercings or cosmetic surgeries.
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