Consumers are paying cash for preventive health testing with full body scans, which typically use MRI technology. Mindful Media/Getty Images/E+ hide caption toggle caption Mindful Media/Getty Images/E+ Opinion Shots - Health News Full body scans miss the mark when it comes to improving U.S. disease prevention June 18, 2024 • Celebrity influencers are promoting the pricey scans to catch disease early, but a doctor argues the U.S. should focus instead on reaching everyone with proven screenings and prevention strategies.