Chasing Life
CNN
All over the world, there are people who are living extraordinary lives, full of happiness and health – and with hardly any heart disease, cancer or diabetes. Dr. Sanjay Gupta has been on a decades-long mission to understand how they do it, and how we can all learn from them. Scientists now believe we can even reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia, and in fact grow sharper and more resilient as we age. Sanjay is a dad – of three teenage daughters, he is a doctor - who operates on the brain, and he is a reporter with more than two decades of experience - who travels the earth to uncover and bring you the secrets of the happiest and healthiest people on the planet – so that you too, can Chase Life.
Location:
United States
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CNN
Description:
All over the world, there are people who are living extraordinary lives, full of happiness and health – and with hardly any heart disease, cancer or diabetes. Dr. Sanjay Gupta has been on a decades-long mission to understand how they do it, and how we can all learn from them. Scientists now believe we can even reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia, and in fact grow sharper and more resilient as we age. Sanjay is a dad – of three teenage daughters, he is a doctor - who operates on the brain, and he is a reporter with more than two decades of experience - who travels the earth to uncover and bring you the secrets of the happiest and healthiest people on the planet – so that you too, can Chase Life.
Language:
English
Episodes
How Surgeons Balance Hope with Honesty
7/4/2025
Every day, in hospitals across the country, surgeons make countless life-or-death decisions. For those who operate on children, those stakes can feel even higher. Dr. David Sandberg, author of “Brain and Heart: The Triumphs and Struggles of a Pediatric Neurosurgeon,” sits down with Sanjay, a fellow neurosurgeon, to swap stories from the operating room and give a glimpse into how surgeons think under pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:33:19
A Doctor-Approved Guide to the Sun This Summer
7/1/2025
Dr. Sanjay Gupta is here with your summer sunlight guide — exactly when it’s safe to soak up some unfiltered sun, how to truly protect your eyes, and sunscreen mistakes you might be making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:16:42
The Man with the Pig Kidney
6/27/2025
On January 25th, 2025, Tim Andrews became a medical pioneer: He received a kidney transplant from a pig. Dr. Sanjay Gupta follows the incredible journey of this groundbreaking procedure – and the man at the center of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:23:28
How Far Are We from Animal Organs Saving Lives?
6/24/2025
Xenotransplantation, using animal organs in humans, may sound like science fiction, but it’s quickly becoming a reality. Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers your questions about the progress we have made using pig organs in humans and explores what this breakthrough could mean for the future of medicine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:14:34
The Organ Transplant Revolution Starts Here
6/20/2025
At any given moment, more than 100,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant. Every day, 17 of them die waiting. This is a story of survival, bravery, and a medical breakthrough that could solve everything – using organs from animals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:30:27
How AI Might Be Helping Your Doctor Treat You
6/17/2025
From early detection to writing your doctor’s notes—Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how AI is showing up in medicine. And when it comes to pain relief, he’s got tips for which medications to take for different types of pain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:17:24
The Answer to Pain May Lie in Your Brain
6/13/2025
For something that’s a universal experience, pain has been pretty hard to measure, treat and even understand. That’s what Dr. Sanjay Gupta decided to write his forthcoming book, “It Doesn’t Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life.” And in this episode, he's switching over to the guest chair to talk about the rise of chronic pain, its mental toll, and the changing approaches to treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:32:15
Does Your “Filtered” Water Still Have Fluoride?
6/10/2025
A simple question about your filtered water leads to some surprising truths about fluoride. Then: what to eat to keep your brain sharp—Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares the best foods for your memory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:14:56
What Your Sweat Could Reveal About Your Health
6/6/2025
Every day, thousands of people use fitness trackers and glucose monitors to better understand their health. The next wave of personal health tech might just focus on something we usually overlook: sweat. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with Professor John Rogers, Director of Northwestern’s Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, to explore the science of sweat and why it holds so much promise for the future of health monitoring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:24:20
Billy Joel’s Brain Condition, Explained
6/3/2025
When Billy Joel canceled part of his tour because of a brain condition known as normal pressure hydrocephalus, a lot of you had questions. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains what it is, how it’s diagnosed, and what you should know if someone in your life is dealing with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:12:48
Unlock Your Memory by Memorizing Less
5/30/2025
The average American takes in about 34 gigabytes of information each day -- that's a lot for our brains to process and remember. Top memory expert Dr. Charan Ranganath sits down with Dr. Sanjay Gupta to share why the key to remembering more may be to memorize less. Plus, Ranganath weighs in on what could change for human memory in the age of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:39:30
Worried About Prostate Cancer? Here’s What to Know.
5/27/2025
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and President Biden’s recent diagnosis has many people asking: Am I at risk? Should I get screened? Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks down what to know about PSA tests, family history, screening age, and how your diet might factor in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:13:37
How to Become a Super Ager
5/23/2025
Can you maintain good health into your 80s and beyond? Cardiologist Dr. Eric Topol says yes. He joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta explain why preventing the onset of major diseases is key to extending your life and health-span. And he shares the new screening tools that might help us do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:34:44
Wait…Is Whole Milk Actually Good for You Now?
5/20/2025
Whole, skim, oat, almond, pistachio…the milk options seem endless! But which one's actually the healthiest? Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks it down. Plus, if someone’s in the middle of a bad dream, should you wake them? The answer might surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:16:53
How Pregnancy Reshapes the Brain
5/16/2025
What actually happens in the brain during pregnancy? Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Laura Pritschet joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta to unpack the hormonal shifts and brain changes that support new parenthood and how understanding them could reshape the way we think about women’s health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:27:24
Lead Poisoning: What We Learned on the Ground in Milwaukee
5/13/2025
Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes us to Milwaukee, where rising concerns over lead paint in public schools have parents and health officials on high alert. Plus, answers to your questions about lead in everyday life — including whether that chocolate you're eating could be a hidden source of exposure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:13:43
Making Sense of Menopause
5/9/2025
Author and physician Dr. Jen Gunter has earned the title ‘the Internet’s Ob/gyn’ for her work demystifying menopause – and de-bunking some of the misinformation surrounding this stage of life. Dr. Gunter and CNN Medical Correspondent Meg Tirrell break down what’s actually going on in women’s bodies during this stage of life, and how to spot the signs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:35:33
Can You Get Too Many Vaccines?
5/6/2025
Proponents of vaccines have contended with waves of skepticism and controversy in recent years, and even if you’re first in line for your booster, the doses have stacked up in a way that inspire questions. Today, Dr. Sanjay Gupta sets the record straight on whether you can ever be too vaccinated. He also answers a question related to menopause and the supplement, creatine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:14:52
How Samantha Bee Is Surviving Menopause
5/2/2025
Samantha Bee is tired of the stigma that still surrounds talking about menopause. The Emmy-winning comedian and writer sits down with CNN Medical Correspondent Meg Tirrell to share why she’s opening up about this phase of her life. Plus, how she realized her body was changing – from night sweats to an ‘emotional roller coaster’ of rage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:27:44
What You Need to Know About Food Dyes
4/29/2025
Cereals, frostings, and other snacks in the U.S. are about to get a lot less colorful with the FDA moving to phase out artificial food dyes from the nation’s food supply. Will they also get healthier? Plus, Dr. Gupta gets a page to compare whether frozen vegetables store vitamins better than fresh produce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:18:23