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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.
Episodes
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaInside the World’s Longest Lockdown
The Philippine capital Manila currently holds the record for the world’s longest and strictest lockdown. During that time, tens of thousands of people were…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaHopeful News About Antibodies
Throughout the pandemic there’s been a big question: Will recovering from the virus or being treated by an effective vaccine provide lasting immunity? CNN…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaAsk Me Anything
In today's episode, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers important new questions from listeners. From vaccines and testing delays to…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaKickoff: Football's Big Test
This year’s NFL season is scheduled to start on September 10, but players are headed to training camps starting this week. The league and its players have been…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta‘The Perfect Storm’: Covid-19 and the Latino Population
More likely to be essential workers and less likely to have insurance, the country’s Latino population has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Child Care Centers That Never Closed
When the pandemic hit, most schools and child care centers in the country closed. But a few places throughout the country stayed open. Even when the pandemic…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaRealist or Alarmist? Q&A with Dr. Fauci
As coronavirus cases in the United States near four million, CNN checks in with the nation’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci. CNN anchor Jake…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaDemystifying the Vaccine
A recent vaccine trial from Oxford University shows promising preliminary results, suggesting the vaccine can produce immune responses that may protect people…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaMixed Messages
CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to Dr. James Curran, dean of Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, about setbacks possibly…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaAre the Kids All Right?
As the start of the school year fast approaches, there is more confusion about whether it will be safe to return to the classroom. Many teachers and families…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe View from Africa
Many experts braced for the worst and predicted a Covid-19 crisis in Africa. But while numbers have climbed up in some countries like South Africa, the…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaBehind the N95 Mask
Peter Tsai isn’t exactly a household name, but his invention is. In 1995 he patented the fabric used to make N95 masks, which are one of the most effective…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaTrouble in the Sunshine State
Over the weekend, Florida set a record for the most coronavirus cases reported in a single day. CNN correspondent Rosa Flores has been reporting from the state…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaClearing Up Some Covid Confusion
How long is a Covid-19 test accurate for? Is it safe for visitors to see your newborn? CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers these…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaDelta CEO Ed Bastian on the Future of Flying
The airline industry has been hit hard by the pandemic. Potential flyers have serious questions about whether airlines are doing enough to protect their…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaImmune System 101
CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta hands things over to immunologist and CNN contributor Erin Bromage to talk about how our bodies respond to…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaClassroom Chaos
How do we safely reopen schools in the middle of a pandemic? CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta turns to CNN’s Bianna Golodryga and Evan…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaProtect Yourself Against Contact Tracing Scams
Contact tracing is an essential part of the public health effort to slow the spread of the virus. But it has also become a new opportunity for scammers trying…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaDr. Elmer Huerta on Coronavirus in Latin America
Several of the top 10 countries with the highest coronavirus fatality rates are in Latin America. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to CNN…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaHappy Birthday, America. Get Well Soon.
This Fourth of July isn’t just a day of celebration - it’s a test of our discipline to slow the spread of Coronavirus. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThis Is Going to Be a House on Fire for a Long Time
We’re really just at the beginning of this pandemic. Until there’s a vaccine, we could be living with this virus for a long time. How did we lose control? And…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaAnxiety and Depression on the Rise
The pandemic is taxing everyone’s mental health. But not all people are impacted equally. According to the CDC, young people and people of color are the most…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaBill Gates on the Search for a Vaccine
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is contributing hundreds of millions of dollars toward Covid-19 vaccine trials. In this episode, Bill Gates sits down…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaLearning from the AIDS Epidemic
As Pride Month comes to a close, we reflect on 40 years ago when the world lived through another epidemic that suffered from misinformation and government…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaBob Costas on the Future of Sports
The pandemic forced nearly every sports league in the world to cancel or postpone games. But now, athletes are considering a return to the game. CNN’s Chief…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaWhen Can I See My Grandkids?
One of the top concerns we hear from listeners is whether it is safe for grandparents to visit their grandchildren in person. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaLessons from South Korea
South Korea has been widely praised as a Covid-19 success story. How did they do it? CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to CNN reporter…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaWork-From-Home Burnout
The ability to work from home is a privilege for many but it also comes with unique stressors. While working remotely decreases your exposure to the…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe U.S. Wasn’t Prepared for COVID-19
We are over four months into the Covid-19 pandemic and the U.S. still doesn't have the testing capabilities, contact tracing, or political buy-in that many…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe First Wave Is Not Over
President Trump and Vice President Pence made comments this week suggesting panic about an increase in infections is overblown. But in nearly half the country…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaSuper Spreaders
Some people are responsible for spreading the virus more than others. These people have been called "super spreaders," but are they really different from the…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta“It’s a Little Bit Like Living on Mars”: Inside a Covid-19 ICU
It sometimes seems like country’s attention is shifting away from Covid-19's devastating death toll, which is projected to reach 200,000 by October, as several…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaAsymptomatic Infection: Clearing up Confusion
Last week, an official at the World Health Organization said asymptomatic transmission of the coronavirus appears to be rare. They’ve since clarified their…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaCovid-19 in the World's Largest Refugee Camp
It’s World Refugee Day on June 20, a time to commemorate the most vulnerable populations around the world. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaQuarantine Fatigue
For many of us, it's been months since we started sheltering-in-place. And it's exhausting. Now, as states begin to reopen and social distancing rules are…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaDisease Detectives
Across the country, local officials are hiring people to track down anyone who may have been exposed to Covid-19. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaRoad to Recovery
The majority of Covid-19 patients will recover from the virus, but what does that recovery look like? CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaDr. Gupta Answers Your Covid-19 Questions
From washing masks to house visits and summer travel, CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta tackles some recent questions from our listeners. To…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Future of Higher Education
The pandemic forced many American college campuses to close and move classes online. Some are now wondering whether the high cost of college tuition is worth…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaTwo Viruses
Covid-19 isn’t the only health crisis threatening our nation right now. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to epidemiologist Dr. Camara…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaSocial Distancing in Summer
As the weather heats up, many of us are contemplating how to safely go out into the world and enjoy the summer. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Future of Work
As workplaces around the country are reopening, some employees have big questions. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta is joined by CNN Business…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta“It Broke Me”: A Conversation with Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms
In the wake of nationwide protests in response to the death of George Floyd, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaLike Riding a Roller Coaster in the Dark
When a family member is hospitalized with Covid-19, often a single relative is chosen to be the primary line of communication between doctors and the rest of…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaAvoiding a Bummer Summer
Summer’s coming, but for many, it will look very different. Camps and activities are getting cancelled, so families are getting creative. CNN Chief Medical…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaTogether, We Grieve
As the coronavirus’ death toll in the U.S. surpasses 100,000 victims, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes a moment to reflect on this…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaHow to Fly Safely
Flying can be risky these days, so what should you do if you need to travel? CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Erin Bromage, Associate…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaWhy Small Decisions Feel So Difficult
During the pandemic, many people are struggling to make even the smallest decisions. Why does choosing what to eat for dinner or what to watch on TV suddenly…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaCovering a Crisis: Wolf Blitzer & Dr. Sanjay Gupta
CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta is joined by colleague and veteran anchor, Wolf Blitzer, to discuss covering the unprecedented story of this…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaDr. Gupta’s Special Message to the Class of 2020
Graduates all over the country heard virtual commencement speeches from celebrities to presidents. In this episode, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaWhen Staying Home Isn’t Safe
For some of us, sheltering at home could mean being isolated with an abusive relative or partner, unable to get help. As the lockdown continues, experts are…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaMultisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
Health officials in Europe and the United States have reported cases of a rare but serious new syndrome affecting children. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaListener Questions Answered
CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta goes through his inbox and answers some listeners’ questions about Covid-19. To learn more about how CNN…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaBONUS: Need a Break? Take a Stretch
Jeanette Jenkins, founder of The Hollywood Trainer, walks you through a few stretches that target your back and can be done at your desk between Zoom meetings…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaStaying Fit, Staying Safe
Fitness centers are starting to reopen around the country. Whether you are ready to go back or prefer to exercise at home, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Future of Surveillance
Mobile apps, QR codes, facial recognition. Everyone is looking to technology for help in this pandemic, but some experts worry that this could infringe on…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Future of Restaurants
During this pandemic, restaurants have no longer been able to perform their role as social and cultural hubs. Even when they reopen, they may not function as…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Future of Travel
Our experience in airports and airplanes changed dramatically after 9/11. And experts now expect a similar transformation as a result of the pandemic. CNN…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Future of Education
With this school year disrupted for so many, students and families are wondering what may happen in the fall. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaRethinking Normal with Fareed Zakaria
As most states begin to reopen, much of the country is thinking about the future. Which aspects of our lives will have changed forever? CNN Chief Medical…