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

By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio, Cara Anthony and Katherine Ruppelt, Nashville Public Radio, KFF Health News · October 6, 2026

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

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