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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

From Right to Left: Pig's brain; standard MRI brain scan; new MRI scan showing differences in molecular makeup in different parts of the brain. Credit: Shir Filo/Hebrew University MRI's give us a ...

ThedaCare has a new, minimally invasive treatment for brain tumors and lesions using MRI-guided laser technology. It's the first health system to offer the treatment in northeastern Wisconsin. The ...

An advantage of whole-body MRIs over CTs is that they use magnets and radio waves, which eliminate the type of radiation linked to cancer. But that doesn’t mean they’re risk-free or the right choice ...