Depending on whom you ask, a full-body MRI is either an early-detection breakthrough or an unnecessary procedure that harms more than helps. Why it matters: Scans from companies like Prenuvo and Ezra ...

As exciting as full-body MRIs seem, many in medicine are skeptical. But there are useful cases.

A woman with a family history of cancer paid out-of-pocket for a full-body MRI scan (Prenuvo) as a proactive health measure. The scan detected a walnut-sized brain tumor in her temporal lobe, a rare ...

What these buzzy new tests can and can't tell you.

I’ve always believed in being proactive about my health, but like most people, I usually only see a doctor when something feels wrong or if I’m overdue for an annual exam. That changed when I learned ...

Actor Pauly Shore recently made headlines for undergoing a full-body MRI scan. The move highlighted a growing trend among celebrities of prioritizing comprehensive health screenings. Stars like Kim ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I’ve always believed in being proactive about my health, but like most people, I usually only see a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Full-body MRIs promise to help detect cancer and other issues early. But they can also be expensive and unneeded medical tests.

Commercial full-body MRI or CT scans are becoming increasingly popular in the UK, marketed as a way to detect disease early or to provide peace of mind. Yet the growing demand is placing added ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Emi Gal’s work is personal. He has more than 200 moles on his body, which puts him in the highest risk category for skin cancer, and his mother died from ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I’ve always believed in being proactive about my health, but like most people, I usually only see a ...