A lawsuit has been filed over the death of Keith McAllister, who was fatally pulled into an MRI machine in New York. His widow alleges staff failed to enforce basic safety protocols, allowing him to ...

For years, researchers and medical companies have explored low-field MRI systems (those with a magnetic field strength of less than 1 T) — searching for a feasible alternative to the loud, expensive ...

When your healthcare provider orders an MRI, they give you a very strict rule: absolutely no metal allowed in the machine.

Wearing a large metallic chain, an unauthorized 61-year-old man entered an MRI room in Westbury, N.Y., on July 16 and was drawn into the machine. He died the next day, according to local authorities.

In July 2025, social media posts claimed a 61-year-old man died after being pulled into an MRI machine while wearing a metal chain. The man was not a patient but walked into the MRI room while a scan ...

With MRI machines known for their powerful magnetic fields, people have begun wondering whether the trace amounts of iron in this viral nail trend could make them unsafe.

A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine can produce a powerful magnetic field that can pull on any ferromagnetic material. (Photo: Getty) Don’t bring a gun into a room with an MRI machine. Just don ...

MRI scans are essential for diagnosis, but they can be intimidating due to noise, confined spaces, and safety precautions. Newer technologies and thoughtful preparation can make the process far more ...

A man who was violently sucked into an MRI machine by a metal chain around his neck has died, police in New York said. The man was wearing a large metallic chain around his neck, which caused him to ...