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The truth about 'cat eye' nails: When your polish might interfere with your MRI

April 17, 2026 5:21 pm

With MRI machines known for their powerful magnetic fields, people have begun wondering whether the trace amounts of iron in this viral nail trend could make them unsafe.

6-year-old dies during MRI scan, family alleges medical negligence

February 13, 2026 10:20 pm

The child was administered an injection before the scan.

Full-body MRI scans may not be as effective as believed to be; know why

December 22, 2024 4:50 pm

MRI scans are diagnostic imaging procedures that use powerful magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of the entire body

New muscle layer discovered on the human jaw

December 27, 2021 7:42 pm

The team described an additional, deeper layer in the masseter muscle, a prominent jaw muscle which is found in the rear part of the cheek and helps in chewing.

MRI scans may predict dementia risk before symptoms appear

November 26, 2018 5:42 pm

A recent study by the researchers of Washington University and University of California has found that MRI brain scans can help predict whether a person will develop dementia in the next three years, before the symptoms of the disorder appear.

Tiny magnetic robots could treat hard-to-reach body parts

November 27, 2017 8:31 pm

Scientists have developed a swarm of robots measuring about the size of a blood cell that can be remotely operated to diagnose and treat illness in hard-to-reach areas of the human body.

New type of MRI scan to accurately predict stroke risk

August 25, 2017 6:05 pm

Scientists have developed a new type of MRI scan that can accurately predict the risk of life-threatening strokes. The new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique was developed to differentiate between the risky plaques, and those that are more stable.

New technique enables radiation-free detection of tumours

February 25, 2014 10:22 am

Although the new technology does help in detecting cancer, a single scan exposes a patient to as much radiation as 700 chest X-rays.

Boxer Haye advised to retire after surgery

November 19, 2013 4:33 am

Former world heavyweight champion David Haye has been advised by doctors to consider retiring after undergoing shoulder surgery.

Boxer Haye advised to retire after surgery

November 19, 2013 4:33 am

Former world heavyweight champion David Haye has been advised by doctors to consider retiring after undergoing shoulder surgery.

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