What these buzzy new tests can and can't tell you.
Q: I keep hearing that a full-body MRI screening can spot serious health risks early and help me live longer and healthier. What do you think? -- David P., Philadelphia A: Body scans are a wonderful ...
Preventive healthcare is about choosing the right tests at the right age, not undergoing unnecessary full-body check-ups ...
Whole-body screening MRI (wb-MRI) for asymptomatic patients has become a relevant topic for U.S. cancer centers. There is a growing number of for-profit centers offering wb-MRI scans for asymptomatic ...
SEATTLE — Oct. 7, 2025 — Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch Cancer Center research findings, patient stories and other news. October is breast cancer awareness month and hereditary cancer ...
A health screening refers to a medical examination, test, or procedure that’s used in a person experiencing no specific symptoms to help determine their risk of developing a health condition.
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. Lung cancer screening remains strikingly underused, with ...
When Mehmet, a 52-year-old engineer from Amsterdam, landed in Istanbul for what he thought would be a routine business trip, ...