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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 GuptaAn Immunologist Challenges the Status Quo
Immunologist Akiko Iwasaki has gained a huge online following during the pandemic for tweeting out explainers of the latest Covid-19 research, as well as…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaAn American Success Story
At the end of 2020, the vaccine rollout was chaotic: appointments were hard to schedule, vaccine supplies were tight, and the U.S. had administered fewer than…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaI Got Vaccinated, But My Family Can’t
There are still several countries that have no access to Covid-19 vaccines. CNN reporter Melissa Mahtani shares her opinion about global inequities in vaccine…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Race Between Variants and Vaccines
How worried should we be about these new virus variants? CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how variants arise, why they’re a threat…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaBrazil's Covid Crisis
Covid-19 is wreaking havoc in Brazil right now, with a record number of daily deaths in recent weeks. CNN International Correspondent Matt Rivers provides an…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaHitting Pause on the J&J Vaccine
CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta walks through what we currently know about the CDC and FDA's decision to pause the use of Johnson &…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaVaccine Passports
Vaccine passports might help people feel safe returning to normal and may allow the economy to recover faster, but between freedom and privacy concerns, some…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaMore Than Just a Hospital
More than a century ago, the people of San Francisco’s Chinatown came together in the face of racism and built their own hospital. Now, Covid-19 has brought…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaWhat About Vaccinating Kids?
While three Covid-19 vaccines are now available for adults in the U.S., none have been approved yet for kids under 16. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Songs of Spring
Spring is here again, and you might be hearing the birds busting out their pipes. In this episode, scientists Elizabeth Derryberry and Jennifer Phillips take…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaWhat If the Vaccine Came to You?
President Joe Biden recently announced that all American adults will be eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine by April 19, but expanding eligibility does not…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaOld Drugs, New Disease
As medical professionals search for new treatments to help Covid-19 patients, some researchers are taking a second look at drugs that have already been…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaMost Schools Closed in 1918. What Happened?
Just over 100 years ago, the U.S. was in a similar position as it is today. As more schools across the country reopen, we're revisiting CNN Chief Medical…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaPfizer's Moonshot
The rapid development and rollout of the Covid-19 vaccines has been called a moonshot – an amazing scientific discovery that will change the course of history…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaPlay Ball!
Baseball's Opening Day is finally here, and Major League Baseball has stepped up to the plate with new safety precautions for the pandemic. CNN Chief Medical…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaBalancing Faith and Safety
With Passover upon us, Easter this weekend and Ramadan not far after that, we decided to revisit a story about faith. CNN Senior Writer Thomas Lake spoke with…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaWhat Went Wrong at the CDC
Dr. Robert Redfield, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention during the Trump administration, opens up to CNN’s Chief Medical…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaInside the White House with Dr. Deborah Birx
Dr. Deborah Birx’s tenure as the Trump White House’s Coronavirus Response Coordinator was contentious, with accusations of mismanagement. Now, Dr. Birx tells…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Debate Over Vaccine Mandates
Suppressing the spread of Covid-19 in the United States is going to require vaccinating 70-85% of the population. But what happens if not enough Americans…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaShould I Stay or Go?
As more and more Americans get their COVID-19 vaccinations, some people are making travel plans, and airports are seeing bigger crowds. CNN Chief Medical…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaJumping the Vaccine Line
If you’re not eligible for the vaccine yet, should you still try to get the shot early anyway? CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Sanjay Gupta speaks with Arthur…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaHow to Vaccinate the Entire World
As wealthier nations have bought up most of the world’s supply of vaccines, many lower and middle-income countries have been left behind. Today, CNN’s Chief…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaAn Update on Airborne Transmission
How important is airflow to preventing the spread of Covid-19? As schools and other public buildings begin to reopen, Dr. Sanjay Gupta revisits a conversation…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaReducing Loneliness by Lending a Hand
There’s tons of evidence that loneliness can have negative impacts on our mental and even physical health. But when it comes to interventions that reduce…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaMe, Myself and BMI
Many states are making people with a certain Body Mass Index eligible for vaccines. But because weight carries such a stigma, showing up to an appointment may…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Perfect Storm
For those struggling with an opioid addiction, COVID-19 has created a perfect storm of stress and isolation. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaIn Sickness and in Health
Last December, the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine became the first covid-19 vaccine to be authorized for use in the world following large-scale clinical…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaAtlanta Returns to School
Last month, the C.D.C. released new guidelines to help schools stay safe as they reopened, and now educators across the country are beginning the tricky work…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaSaying Goodbye
With over 2.5 million global coronavirus deaths, millions more have faced the daunting task of saying goodbye to a loved one from a distance. CNN Chief Medical…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaOne Year Later
One year ago this week, CNN called the spread of the coronavirus a pandemic. Two days later, the World Health Organization followed. At this official one-year…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaVaccine Hesitancy in Flint, Michigan
This pandemic has highlighted how essential it is for people to feel like they can trust public health officials. But that’s easier said than done in Flint…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaSo You’re Vaccinated ... Now What?
The CDC just released new guidelines for fully vaccinated people. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the latest recommendations for what…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaInstagramming the Pandemic
Infectious disease researcher Laurel Bristow has made a name for herself disseminating helpful, pandemic-related information on Instagram, and that name is…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Art of Caring
Seattle-based artist Jayashree Krishnan has painted more than 150 portraits of first responders from around the world since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe New 9 to 5
Coronavirus has fundamentally changed the American workplace, but which changes can we expect to stick around permanently? Analyst and remote work expert…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaShould the Games Go On?
We’re just months away from the start of the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics. The games were supposed to showcase Japan’s recovery from the deadly Fukushima…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaOlympic Dreams Postponed
Almost a year ago, athletes around the world learned that the Olympics would be postponed. For those who hoped to compete in the games, navigating this…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Bumpy Road to Herd Immunity
What will it take to achieve herd immunity? CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with Dr. Christopher Murray, who directs the Institute for…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaGood News from Indian Country
Covid-19 has disproportionately impacted Native American communities, but when it comes to vaccine distribution, tribal health providers are actually outpacing…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaNot So Sweet Dreams
CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to Harvard dream researcher Deirdre Barrett about her Covid-19 dream survey and why we're having good…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Latest from Wuhan
Zoologist and president of EcoHealth Alliance Peter Daszak has just returned from Wuhan, China. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to him…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaCovid’s Long Haulers
The United States reached an unfathomable milestone: 500,000 deaths from COVID-19. As we honor those lost to the pandemic, there are still many among us who…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaHonoring a Forgotten Medical Pioneer
Black women have made significant contributions to medicine and public health but all too often, their stories are overlooked and forgotten. Today, we’re…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaAsian Americans are Americans, Too
A disturbing spate of recent attacks on Asian Americans is the latest reminder of the bigotry this community has faced throughout the pandemic. CNN Chief…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaAre We Still Uncomfortably Numb?
In the United States alone, nearly half a million people have now died from the coronavirus. Rationally, we know this is devastating. But emotionally, why can…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaWhen Will Schools Truly Be Safe?
What does the latest CDC guidance mean for the safe return to classrooms? Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Evan McMorris-Santoro explain why parents and teachers don’t…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaVaccine FAQs
In this episode, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers listeners’ questions about the vaccine, from new avenues of distribution to side…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaDeath Can Wait
Black faith leaders around the country are working together to combat vaccine hesitancy in their communities. Today, Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN's senior writer…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaWhy I'm Optimistic
More than 33 million Americans have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer/BioNtech or Moderna. Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine candidate…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaWhen Cupid Met Corona
As Valentine’s Day approaches, we explore how our relationships and dating lives have been impacted by this pandemic. Biological anthropologist and Match.com…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaNo, You Can’t Buy a Vaccine Online
Be careful as authorities warn of emerging scams related to the Covid-19 vaccine. CNN’s law enforcement and national security correspondent, Josh Campbell…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaPregnancy And Vaccines
With the authorization of two Covid-19 vaccines, pregnant women around the country are wondering if they should get the shot when their time comes. CNN Chief…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaWhy Some Black People Aren't Ready to Get the Vaccine
Surveys have shown that Black Americans have been more hesitant than White Americans to get a Covid-19 vaccine. CNN Correspondent Stephanie Elam enrolled in a…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaA Pandemic Super Bowl
Super Bowl LV is happening this weekend and it won't be your regular championship game. The CDC and the NFL teamed up to study not only how the league played…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaPredictions for Post-Pandemic Life
The light at the end of the tunnel is in sight, but there are still a lot of unknowns. When will life go back to normal? How do we grieve all the people we’ve…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaRedressing Racism in US Health Care
Inequities and racism continue to exist within the U.S. health care system and profoundly impact Black communities. It’s a complex history that’s often…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Vaccine Hustle
Older adults around the country are struggling to get a vaccine appointment thanks to limited supply, overwhelmed phone lines, dysfunctional websites. Today…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaDouble Masking, N95s, and the Latest Mask Guidance
Masks are crucial, but not all of them are created equal. The N95 respirator mask has been the gold standard from the beginning, and our need for its efficacy…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaPresenting Science Vs.: Hunting A Killer Virus
An adventuring Swedish doctor takes on a decades-long medical mystery: What exactly was the 1918 flu? This week, we’re sharing an episode of Science Vs, a…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaBiden’s New Covid Team
The Biden administration is beginning to put its Covid-19 strategy into action and lay out their plans to bring this pandemic to an end. CNN Chief Medical…