Podcast Episodes

Can You Lower Your Risk for Dementia?

Close to #1 on anyone’s list for healthy aging is avoiding dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. From diabetes to learning a new language, Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains some of the factors that can im…

Published on 1 month ago

It's Not Your Metabolism's Fault

Episode 510

Three-quarters of U.S. adults are overweight or obese. But Kevin Hall, a former researcher at the National Institutes of Health and one of the world’s top experts in food science, is on a mission to …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Here's Why You May Be a Mosquito Magnet

Episode 509

Are you always the one getting eaten alive while everyone else walks away bite-free? Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains why some people attract more mosquitoes and shares tips on how to avoid getting bitten i…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

How to Avoid Mosquito Bites and the Diseases They Carry

Man’s deadliest predator takes more than a million lives each year and is no bigger than your fingernail. To mark mosquito season, history professor Dr. Timothy Winegard sits down with Dr. Sanjay Gup…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is Frozen Produce Healthier Than Fresh?

Episode 507

You’ve likely stood in the grocery aisle wondering—what’s actually healthier: fresh or frozen produce? And when it comes to salt, should you stick with regular or go for pink Himalayan? Dr. Sanjay Gu…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Should You ‘Lean Into’ Your Chronic Pain to Relieve It?

Episode 506

Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with researcher and clinical therapist Dr. Eric Garland to explore how mindfulness meditation can be as effective as opioids in treating chronic pain – without any of the s…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

When to Blame Aging—and When Not To

Episode 505

Is it just part of getting older, or something you shouldn’t ignore? From your balance to the ringing in your ears, Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains what’s normal, what’s not, and what to do about it. 

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Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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 power. But how do you know what you need? …

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Do We All Have a ‘Cancer Gene’?

Episode 503

After losing both parents to bone cancer, one listener wants to know what that means for their own risk. Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks it down—then tackles another question millions wonder about: Is taking…

Published on 2 months ago

How Surgeons Balance Hope with Honesty

Episode 502

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…

Published on 2 months ago