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

MRIs are an effective diagnostic tool for pituitary tumors. Although MRI scans can miss very small tumors, newer machines are better equipped to detect them. Most pituitary tumors are noncancerous, or ...

Full-body MRI scans are gaining popularity, but doctors warn their benefits may not outweigh the risks for healthy, ...

MRI scans create detailed images of soft tissues and tumors, making them highly effective for detecting cancer in various parts of the body. However, they have limitations and may not detect all types ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have had an acoustic neuroma for 10 years. When it was first diagnosed, I had fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery. Since then, I've had 18 MRIs with gadolinium injections. Have ...

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, ...

The result is Ezra (Hebrew for “help”), the full-body MRI scanning company Gal founded in 2018. In 2025, it was acquired by Function Health, a personalized health-testing platform, and the cost of an ...