Which sex is the worst about washing up? Why is it so important? We’ve got the dirty truth on how and when to wash your hands.
MRI Directory
A magnetic resonance imaging test (MRI) uses magnetism and radio waves to create a detailed image of what the doctor needs to see inside your body -- such as tumors, injuries, infections, and more. There are certain precautions and preparation tasks that you will need to be aware of before the test. MRI magnets may react with any metal in your body, including pacemakers. Discuss these risks with your doctor. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how an MRI is done, what an MRI scan looks like, what to expect, and much more.
Medical Reference
Features
New advances in MRIs, CT scans and echocardiography reveal the mysteries of the malfunctioning heart.
News Archive
Hot Topics
- Which Drugstore Tooth Whiteners Work Best?
- Is Your Psoriasis Treatment Working?
- Eating Out? Cut Calories, Heartburn
- 16 Tips for Clear Skin
- Top 12 Dog Behavior Problems
- Generic Drugs: What You Need to Know
- Causes and Cures of Bad Breath
- Depression, Pain & Anxiety: What's the Link?
- How Diabetes Affects Your Teeth
- Ulcerative Colitis: Check Your Symptoms
