Some doctors caution against full-body MRIs as celebrity endorsements drive up demand
Celebrity endorsements are driving up demand for full-body MRIs, which scan for anything lurking in your body that might not show up in more routine check-ups. But some experts say these expensive scans turn healthy people into patients.
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Celebrity endorsements are driving up demand for full-body MRIs, which scan for anything lurking in your body that might not show up in more routine check-ups. But some experts say these expensive scans turn healthy people into patients.