Calvin Sun was a healthy 37-year-old when a full-body MRI scan showed a cyst in his kidney. ... Meanwhile, the technology for whole-body MRI scans continues to improve.

Full-body scans are making headlines for potentially catching diseases early, but some doctors urge caution. Here's what you need to know about the pricey screenings.

What is a full-body MRI scan? First offered in the early 2000s, a whole-body MRI is like looking at a city from a distance, says Dr. Heide Daldrup-Link, professor of pediatric oncology at Stanford.

“With the current level of technology, I am against full-body scans in favor of more directed workups initiated by expert physicians who know what they are looking for,” he told Fox News Digital.

Rebecca Keen believes a full-body MRI may have saved her life, but doctors say getting one could cause more harm than good.

Craft Body Scan wants to help you take control of your health with early detection. Market Leader Jeremy Morgan spoke with Studio 512 about what Craft Body Scan offers. “With a full body scan ...

Preventative health startup Prenuvo, which offers a full-body MRI scan technology lauded by celebrities, has raised $120m in funding. The US-based company said it closed the Series B fundraising ...

From their full body scans to their virtual colonoscopies and carotid artery exam, Life Guard Imaging provides innovative screening technology. Early detection can increase your chances of survival.

C alvin Sun was a healthy 37-year-old when a full-body MRI scan showed a cyst in his kidney. ... Here’s what to know about this relatively new technology—both its promise and shortcomings.

Credit - Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling for TIME (Source Images: Lu ShaoJi—Getty Images, cscredon/Getty Images via Canva.com) Calvin Sun was a healthy 37-year-old when a full-body MRI scan ...