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Before Saying Yes to the Medical Test, Know the Risks and Benefits

Tests like full-body scans marketed directly to consumers are pitched as a way to detect diseases early and establish a baseline of health markers.

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Tests like full-body scans marketed directly to consumers are pitched as a way to detect diseases early and establish a baseline of health markers. But there are financial, physical, and psychological risks to all medical tests — and in some cases, not getting a test could be better for your health.

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