MRI scans are among the latest imaging technologies in contemporary medicine. They're commonly used to identify a variety of conditions, ranging from brain tumors to spinal problems. But are they safe for all? Dr. Sudhir Kumar, a well-known Hyderabad-based ...

One patient summed it up this way: Having a traditional MRI was like being jammed into a garden hose for 40 minutes. An MRI scan can be traumatic for people who are large or for people who are claustrophobic because it require that patients be inserted ...

Levels of iron in the brain could be a warning sign of future Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. High levels of the chemical element have been shown to increase brain toxins and trigger neurodegeneration, resulting in cognitive decline ...

From fetal stages through adolescence, the brain undergoes rapid, layered development—from basic motor skills to complex emotional regulation. Yet this very dynamism, coupled with children's physical and behavioral traits, makes brain imaging ...