Episodes 624
Avg. Duration 20m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.5 (7,959)
Since Feb 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Episodic
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81%
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About This Podcast

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.

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Recent Episodes

Your Summer Sunscreen Refresher

Jun 09, 2026 14m

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 protect the body’s largest organ. Plus more…

Melinda French Gates Is Taking on the Women’s Health Gap. Here’s How

Jun 05, 2026 29m

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 underfunded, under-researched, or…

Why No One Should Ever Use Air Dryers in Public Bathrooms

Jun 02, 2026 14m

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 is a growing trend across the…

How to Help Your Parents Cut Down Their Screen Time

May 29, 2026 28m

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. Sue Varma about risks to the aging…

Should You Be Worried About Ebola?

May 26, 2026 17m

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 breaks down what we know — including why…

Hope and Advice for Recent Grads

May 22, 2026 19m

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 warm welcome to the newest grads, full…

What You Should Know About Nighttime Leg Cramps

May 19, 2026 15m

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 why popular remedies like bananas and…

What Your Hair Knows About Your Health That You Don’t

May 15, 2026 29m

Thinning hair, shedding, and sudden graying can send people searching for answers. This week, Sanjay speaks with dermatologist and Harvard assistant professor Dr. Maryanne Makredes Senna about what…

What You Need to Know About Hantavirus

May 12, 2026 19m

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 about how it spreads, and how worried you…

AI Is in Your Healthcare Now. Here’s What to Know

May 08, 2026 30m

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 how AI is already helping patients and…

Will Mocktails Help Reduce Your Cancer Risk?

May 05, 2026 15m

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. Sanjay Gupta digs into the correlation…

Why GLP-1s May or May Not Be for You

May 01, 2026 31m

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 risks. Plus, why they’ve personally…

Autism Doesn’t End at Childhood. Here’s the Reality

Apr 28, 2026 16m

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 change as they grow up. Plus, common…

What You’ve Wanted to Know About Autism but Were Too Afraid to Ask

Apr 24, 2026 30m

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 Connections and Treatment Lab at the A.J. Drexel…

What Happens When Mom-To-Be Smokes Weed While Pregnant?

Apr 21, 2026 18m

Can using cannabis help women manage health issues related to endometriosis and perimenopause? Should women use weed while pregnant or breast feeding? CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr Sanjay Gupta…

How Hypnosis May Be More Real, and Powerful, Than You Think

Apr 17, 2026 28m

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 how clinical hypnosis may help with…

Do Astronauts Float Around While They Sleep?

Apr 14, 2026 15m

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. They were part of Artemis II,…

Everybody Poops— So, Why Is It So Hard to Talk About?

Apr 10, 2026 29m

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 doctor. But what happens in our gut is…

Do You Still Need Your Beta Blocker? Here’s the Latest

Apr 07, 2026 11m

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 are now reconsidering…

Did the iPhone Change Everything... Including Us?

Apr 03, 2026 33m

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 down with CNN’s Chief Climate…

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