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Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Chasing Life means living life to its fullest. That’s what Dr. Sanjay Gupta aims to do, and he wants you to join him on the journey. Through conversations with leading voices in health and wellness, Sanjay demystifies complex issues at the expanding frontiers of science and shares insights from his decades-long quest to better understand the human body and mind — as a practicing neurosurgeon, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent, and, perhaps most importantly, a dad.
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Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaWe're Living Longer. Here's How to Die Better.
Palliative care and hospice physician Dr. BJ Miller explains how honest conversations about death can help us live -- and die -- on our own terms. Resources…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaDon’t Get a Facelift Until You Hear This
Plastic surgery is booming right now, as celebrities embrace transparency and GLP-1s change our skin. Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to longtime friend and…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaWhy So Much of What We Know About Dementia Has Changed
As scientists make strides against dementia with new tests and drugs, Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with journalist Robert Kolker about “The Vanishing Family,” his…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaCan We Really Wait Longer to Have Kids?
More people are using fertility treatments to have kids later. But how much time can science really buy? Sanjay talks with reproductive endocrinologist Dr…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaAntidepressants: The Kids Are Alright, But Are Adults?
Antidepressants are some of the most prescribed drugs in the US, but they may not be getting proper scrutiny. Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to psychopharmacologist…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaShould You Give AI Your Medical Records? Sanjay Did.
AI may be able to see things in your health records that a doctor wouldn’t... but it can also miss medical crises. AI researcher and urologist Dr. Ashwin…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaIs AI Rewiring Your Kid’s Brain?
Parents have spent years worrying about screens. Now the screen talks back. Dr. Sanjay Gupta asks early child development expert Dr. Dana Suskind what AI may…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaRevisiting: Exploring the Brain with 10-year-old 'Sean the Science Kid'
At 10 years old, brainiac 'Sean the Science Kid' Atitsogbe already has plenty in common with Dr. Sanjay Gupta: He loves to learn and explain science to his…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaA Doctor, a Dad, and a Player Talk Football Safety
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Andy Scholes and Coy Wire -- who played nine seasons in the NFL -- sit down to discuss their love of the game, what's changed, and what…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaRevisiting: Did You Take Your Vitamins Today? Maybe You Don’t Have To
Navigating supplement offerings, in a store or online, can be overwhelming. There’s a pill or a potion for everything, from losing weight to boosting brain…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaRevisiting: Why You're Breathing Wrong, and How to Fix It
Chronic disease, anxiety, ADHD, and even the shape of a person's face could be consequences of dysfunctional breathing. And most of us, it turns out, are doing…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaRevisiting: Relax, Jealousy is Normal
No, you’re not petty for feeling jealous. Research shows humans experience this emotion even before they can crawl. CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaYour Checklist for Medical Care Abroad
More Americans are traveling abroad for medical care. Sanjay talks with Harvard Law professor Glenn Cohen about vetting providers, understanding risks and…
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How to Protect Yourself from Extreme Weather
CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam has been covering the weather for more than 20 years, and sees the increasing rate of extreme weather events as our new…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Next Breakthrough Addiction Treatment May Be Here
The diabetes drugs that transformed weight loss may be key to treating addiction, too. Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with Dr. Dhruv Khullar about how GLP-1s affect…
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Why Peptides Are So Popular
An FDA panel has recommended allowing compounding pharmacies to make six unapproved peptides. Dr. Sanjay Gupta and CNN Health's John Bonifield discuss their…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaWhen Snoring Becomes a Danger to Your Health
Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with Dr. Paul Hoff, an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist (otolaryngologist) at the University of Michigan, about why sleep apnea is often…
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Ticks are on the Move, Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Climate change and land use are helping ticks spread into new areas, bringing serious diseases, including one that can trigger an allergy to red meat and…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaCyclosporiasis: Fact vs Fiction
UPDATE: Federal officials continue eyeing shredded lettuce as the cause of the cyclosporiasis outbreak centered in the Midwest. Food safety expert Dr. Jennifer…
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How to Get a Good Night's Sleep
It can be stressful making sure we get enough sleep, especially as we age. But the good news is there’s no rule that a full night's rest means being deeply…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaWhat Pro Soccer Taught Me About Saving Lives
Once defending goals in Major League Soccer, Dr. Marshall Leonard now defends lives as a physician. Today, he shares the wisdom that carried him through life…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaHow to Tap Into Your 'Flow State'
When Lionel Messi and fellow stars of the FIFA World Cup enter "the zone," what's happening in their brains? Today, neuroscientist Dr. Rui Costa tells Sanjay…
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Wake Up, Brush Teeth, Start Day
We all know we should brush and floss our teeth. But the reason goes beyond a sparkling smile and keeping bad breath at bay. The mouth is a critical and often…
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Eating Before or After Strength Training - What's Better?
Strength training can be confusing enough on its own. But mix in what —and when— to eat, and you might just choose to sit on the couch instead. Dr. Sanjay…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaWant a Better Memory? Start Here
What if it’s not your memory, but how you use it? Sanjay talks with six-time U.S. Memory Champion Nelson Dellis about sharpening focus, remembering more and…
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Hydration 101: From Caffeine to Electrolytes
At this year’s FIFA World Cup, athletes will be required to take hydration breaks during every game. It's a smart move for anyone spending time outside this…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaWhat Happens to Your Brain When You Become a Dad?
Becoming a dad can change your life overnight. But it may also be changing your brain in ways you don’t even realize. Sanjay sits down with USC psychologist…
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Can You Have Your Cake and Drink Wine, Too?
Is sugar in wine worse than the other sugar a person might eat in a day? Dr. Sanjay Gupta steps into the middle of this ongoing debate between friends. Plus, a…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaHow to Beat a Migraine
Migraine headaches are debilitating, and their triggers and underlying causes can be mysterious. Dr. Sanjay Gupta invites neurologist Alexander Mauskop, author…
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Your Summer Sunscreen Refresher
Summer is upon us, which means sunscreen should be, too. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the difference between mineral and chemical formulas, and how well they…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaMelinda French Gates Is Taking on the Women’s Health Gap. Here’s How
For a lot of women, getting the right care at the right time can make all the difference... but that doesn’t always happen. Too often, women’s health is…
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Why No One Should Ever Use Air Dryers in Public Bathrooms
Should you use an air dryer or paper towels to dry your hands after washing them in a public bathroom? Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares his take. Plus, plasma donation…
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How to Help Your Parents Cut Down Their Screen Time
Screen time worries aren’t just for kids anymore. Families are seeing the same habits in parents and grandparents. Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with psychiatrist Dr…
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Should You Be Worried About Ebola?
As a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa raises alarm, listeners have questions about what it is, how it spreads, and how worried they should be. Sanjay…
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Hope and Advice for Recent Grads
Dr. Sanjay Gupta returned to his alma mater, University of Michigan Medical School, where he addressed the Class of 2026. Today on Chasing Life, he shares that…
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What You Should Know About Nighttime Leg Cramps
If you’ve ever woken up to a sudden, painful leg cramp, you’re not alone. Sanjay takes a closer look at a listener's question about nighttime leg cramps -- and…
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What Your Hair Knows About Your Health That You Don’t
Thinning hair, shedding, and sudden graying can send people searching for answers. This week, Sanjay speaks with dermatologist and Harvard assistant professor…
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What You Need to Know About Hantavirus
After a deadly outbreak on an expedition cruise ship, listeners have questions about hantavirus and what it means for them. Sanjay breaks down what we know…
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AI Is in Your Healthcare Now. Here’s What to Know
More people are turning to AI for health advice, but how reliable is it? Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with Dr. Bob Wachter, author of "A Giant Leap," to unpack…
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Will Mocktails Help Reduce Your Cancer Risk?
We all know drinking alcohol is bad for our health, but how much can it reduce our risk of cancer if we drink less or even cut it out entirely? This week, Dr…
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Why GLP-1s May or May Not Be for You
GLP-1s are no longer only for weight loss or diabetes. Dr. Sanjay Gupta invites CNN's Meg Tirrell back to Chasing Life to update on the drug’s benefits and…
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Autism Doesn’t End at Childhood. Here’s the Reality
A listener named Victoria wants to know what comes next for her autistic teenage son. This week on Paging Dr. Gupta, we look at how the needs of autistic kids…
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What You’ve Wanted to Know About Autism but Were Too Afraid to Ask
In response to a listener's call about her autistic son, Dr. Sanjay Gupta invited leading autism researcher Dr. Matthew Lerner, Director of the Social…
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What Happens When Mom-To-Be Smokes Weed While Pregnant?
Can using cannabis help women manage health issues related to endometriosis and perimenopause? Should women use weed while pregnant or breast feeding? CNN…
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How Hypnosis May Be More Real, and Powerful, Than You Think
Most people might think hypnosis is just stage tricks. But the science tells a different story. Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with Stanford’s Dr. David Spiegel about…
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Do Astronauts Float Around While They Sleep?
Four astronauts returned to Earth recently, after a historic 10-day lunar flyby mission in which they ventured farther into space than any human has before…
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Everybody Poops— So, Why Is It So Hard to Talk About?
Even though everyone poops, most of us don’t really want to be reminded of that fact: we downright avoid discussing bowel habits with anyone — even our own…
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Do You Still Need Your Beta Blocker? Here’s the Latest
For decades, beta blockers were the go‑to prescription after a heart attack - meant to slow the heart rate and prevent future heart attacks. However, doctors…
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Did the iPhone Change Everything... Including Us?
When the first iPhone was unveiled, it sparked a tech revolution. But who could have imagined how much it would reshape our lives? In this episode, Sanjay sits…
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Want to Keep Your Eyes in Tip-Top Shape? Here’s How
As more of us spend our days staring at screens, keeping our eyes healthy matters more than ever. This week, Dr. Sanjay Gupta digs into the small habits, smart…
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Is Cortisol Hurting You or Helping You?
Cortisol gets blamed for everything from sleepless nights to stubborn belly fat, but the real story is far more complicated. Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with Dr…
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How Early Should You Check Your Cholesterol?
If you thought high cholesterol was something to worry about later in life, you’re not alone. But new advice has a lot of people wondering if they should be…
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Why Allergies Are Getting Worse
“All About Allergies” is the new book by Dr. Zachary Rubin, a double-board certified allergist and immunologist who joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta to break down what…
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Are Eggs as Bad for Your Cholesterol as People Think?
Americans eat hundreds of eggs a year. But when it comes to cholesterol, how much of an impact do those eggs make We crack open the science on this week’s…
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Believe Your Brain is Destined to Decline? Think Again.
Most of us assume major brain decline and memory loss are inevitable as we age, but research shows that’s not the case. So what does it take to keep your brain…
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Here’s Why You Should Take Your Shoes off at the Door...Please
Whether it’s a cultural custom or hygiene preference, many households keep a strict no-shoes policy. But, how much healthier does it really keep us? Dr. Sanjay…
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Could Caring for Others Change Your Brain for the Better?
We all know caregiving takes time, energy, and emotional bandwidth — but it may also change us for the better. Sanjay sits down with writer Elissa Strauss…
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Denmark's Vaccine Lessons for America
US health officials have recently reduced the childhood vaccine schedule, taking cues from Denmark's leaner approach. Dr. Sanjay Gupta travels to Copenhagen to…
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The Miracle and Mystery of Consciousness
Can modern science explain, or even define, the mystery of human consciousness? Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with writer Michael Pollan to talk about his new…
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Are Showerhead Filters and LED Face Masks Worth It?
Showerhead filters and LED face masks come with a lot of beauty claims...but do they deliver? Dr. Sanjay Gupta tackles two popular hair and skin trends, with…