Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jennifer Hanichak Farrell recently wrote “Spaceship to the Center of My Brain,” a children’s book about getting an MRI test.

MRI preparation depends on the type of scan, the area of your body being scanned, and whether the scan requires contrast dye. It’s important to discuss prep with your doctor beforehand. In rare, ...

Heart MRI scans help create a detailed picture of the heart and surrounding blood vessels. A doctor can use this image to find and diagnose any potential issues. A heart MRI scan, which doctors may ...