In recent years, celebrities like Kim Kardashian have taken to social media to tout the supposed benefits of whole-body MRI scans. Companies that offer the service promise that the scans can spot a range of conditions, including cancer, aneurysms, liver disease and multiple sclerosis, in as little as an hour. And if the initial scan looks clear, the companies encourage clients to return periodically to check up on their health status.
But are full-body MRIs really a silver bullet, or just another expensive health fad?
