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 ...

Most of us are familiar with magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI. The MRI is a noninvasive medical imaging test that produces detailed images of internal structures in the human body, including the ...

Not every invention will change the world, but a disparate group of scientists pushing the limits of nuclear magnetic ...

In January of this year, TV presenter Maria Menounos received some of the worst news of her life. A full-body scan revealed that she had developed stage II pancreatic cancer. Though the diagnosis was ...

Heart MRI scans help create a detailed picture of the heart and surrounding blood vessels. A doctor can use this image to find and diagnose any potential issues. A heart MRI scan, which doctors may ...

MRI preparation depends on the type of scan, the area of your body being scanned, and whether the scan requires contrast dye. It’s important to discuss prep with your doctor beforehand. In rare, ...

Doctors may use an MRI scan to detect a brain aneurysm in specific cases. MRI scans and other imaging techniques can help detect a brain aneurysm and reveal its shape and precise location. A brain ...

For weeks, President Donald Trump has said that he received an MRI at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in October ...

Repeat MRI scans found active inflammation in nearly half of patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) with ongoing symptoms, with inflammatory scans prompting treatment escalation or change more ...