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.
Latest episodes
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41 min
Don’t Get a Facelift Until You Hear This
Plastic surgery is booming right now, as celebrities embrace transparency and GLP-1s change our skin. Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to longtime friend and board-certified plastic surgeon…
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38 min
Why So Much of What We Know About Dementia Has Changed
As scientists make strides against dementia with new tests and drugs, Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with journalist Robert Kolker about “The Vanishing Family,” his new book chronicling on…
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37 min
Can We Really Wait Longer to Have Kids?
More people are using fertility treatments to have kids later. But how much time can science really buy? Sanjay talks with reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Lucky Sekhon about what…
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40 min
Antidepressants: The Kids Are Alright, But Are Adults?
Antidepressants are some of the most prescribed drugs in the US, but they may not be getting proper scrutiny. Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to psychopharmacologist Dr. Joseph Goldberg abo…
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35 min
Should You Give AI Your Medical Records? Sanjay Did.
AI may be able to see things in your health records that a doctor wouldn’t... but it can also miss medical crises. AI researcher and urologist Dr. Ashwin Ramaswamy talks to Dr. San…
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32 min
Is AI Rewiring Your Kid’s Brain?
Parents have spent years worrying about screens. Now the screen talks back. Dr. Sanjay Gupta asks early child development expert Dr. Dana Suskind what AI may be doing to kids’ brai…
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29 min
Revisiting: Exploring the Brain with 10-year-old 'Sean the Science Kid'
At 10 years old, brainiac 'Sean the Science Kid' Atitsogbe already has plenty in common with Dr. Sanjay Gupta: He loves to learn and explain science to his million-plus Instagram…
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26 min
A Doctor, a Dad, and a Player Talk Football Safety
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Andy Scholes and Coy Wire -- who played nine seasons in the NFL -- sit down to discuss their love of the game, what's changed, and what all parents and kids…
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31 min
Revisiting: 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 kn…
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30 min
Revisiting: Why You're Breathing Wrong, and How to Fix It
Chronic disease, anxiety, ADHD, and even the shape of a person's face could be consequences of dysfunctional breathing. And most of us, it turns out, are doing it wrong – but it’s…
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29 min
Revisiting: Relax, Jealousy is Normal
No, you’re not petty for feeling jealous. Research shows humans experience this emotion even before they can crawl. CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with…
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31 min
Your Checklist for Medical Care Abroad
More Americans are traveling abroad for medical care. Sanjay talks with Harvard Law professor Glenn Cohen about vetting providers, understanding risks and asking the right question…
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26 min
How to Protect Yourself from Extreme Weather
CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam has been covering the weather for more than 20 years, and sees the increasing rate of extreme weather events as our new reality. He shares some of h…
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29 min
The Next Breakthrough Addiction Treatment May Be Here
The diabetes drugs that transformed weight loss may be key to treating addiction, too. Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with Dr. Dhruv Khullar about how GLP-1s affect the brain, its reward…
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25 min
Why Peptides Are So Popular
An FDA panel has recommended allowing compounding pharmacies to make six unapproved peptides. Dr. Sanjay Gupta and CNN Health's John Bonifield discuss their popularity, safety conc…
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27 min
When Snoring Becomes a Danger to Your Health
Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with Dr. Paul Hoff, an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist (otolaryngologist) at the University of Michigan, about why sleep apnea is often missed, how it can ha…
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15 min
Ticks are on the Move, Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Climate change and land use are helping ticks spread into new areas, bringing serious diseases, including one that can trigger an allergy to red meat and dairy. Dr. Sanjay Gupta ex…
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32 min
Cyclosporiasis: Fact vs Fiction
UPDATE: Federal officials continue eyeing shredded lettuce as the cause of the cyclosporiasis outbreak centered in the Midwest. Food safety expert Dr. Jennifer McEntire explains ho…
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14 min
How to Get a Good Night's Sleep
It can be stressful making sure we get enough sleep, especially as we age. But the good news is there’s no rule that a full night's rest means being deeply unconscious for eight ho…
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27 min
What Pro Soccer Taught Me About Saving Lives
Once defending goals in Major League Soccer, Dr. Marshall Leonard now defends lives as a physician. Today, he shares the wisdom that carried him through life transitions. Plus, the…