Chasing Life
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Antidepressants: The Kids Are Alright, But Are Adults?
Should You Give AI Your Medical Records? Sanjay Did.
Is AI Rewiring Your Kid’s Brain?
Revisiting: Exploring the Brain with 10-year-old 'Sean the Science Kid'
A Doctor, a Dad, and a Player Talk Football Safety
Revisiting: Did You Take Your Vitamins Today? Maybe You Don’t Have To
Revisiting: Why You're Breathing Wrong, and How to Fix It
Revisiting: Relax, Jealousy is Normal
Your Checklist for Medical Care Abroad
How to Protect Yourself from Extreme Weather
The Next Breakthrough Addiction Treatment May Be Here
Why Peptides Are So Popular
When Snoring Becomes a Danger to Your Health
Ticks are on the Move, Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Cyclosporiasis: Fact vs Fiction
How to Get a Good Night's Sleep
What Pro Soccer Taught Me About Saving Lives
How to Tap Into Your 'Flow State'
Wake Up, Brush Teeth, Start Day
Eating Before or After Strength Training - What's Better?
Want a Better Memory? Start Here
Hydration 101: From Caffeine to Electrolytes
What Happens to Your Brain When You Become a Dad?
Can You Have Your Cake and Drink Wine, Too?
How to Beat a Migraine
Your Summer Sunscreen Refresher
Melinda French Gates Is Taking on the Women’s Health Gap. Here’s How
Why No One Should Ever Use Air Dryers in Public Bathrooms
How to Help Your Parents Cut Down Their Screen Time
Should You Be Worried About Ebola?
Hope and Advice for Recent Grads
What You Should Know About Nighttime Leg Cramps
What Your Hair Knows About Your Health That You Don’t
What You Need to Know About Hantavirus
AI Is in Your Healthcare Now. Here’s What to Know
Will Mocktails Help Reduce Your Cancer Risk?
Why GLP-1s May or May Not Be for You
Autism Doesn’t End at Childhood. Here’s the Reality
What You’ve Wanted to Know About Autism but Were Too Afraid to Ask
What Happens When Mom-To-Be Smokes Weed While Pregnant?
How Hypnosis May Be More Real, and Powerful, Than You Think
Do Astronauts Float Around While They Sleep?
Everybody Poops— So, Why Is It So Hard to Talk About?
Do You Still Need Your Beta Blocker? Here’s the Latest
Did the iPhone Change Everything... Including Us?
Want to Keep Your Eyes in Tip-Top Shape? Here’s How
Is Cortisol Hurting You or Helping You?
Cortisol gets blamed for everything from sleepless nights to stubborn belly fat, but the real story is far more complicated. Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with Dr. Robert Sapolsky, a neuroscientist, biologist, and Stanford University professor, and author of Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers, about what this stress hormone actually does and why it matters. Sapolsky explains how chronic stress affects sleep, metabolism, mood, and long‑term health, and shares what we can learn from creatures who manage stress far better than we do... including how you might do the same. Our show was produced by Jennifer Lai. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Amanda Sealy Senior Producer: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Early Should You Check Your Cholesterol?
If you thought high cholesterol was something to worry about later in life, you’re not alone. But new advice has a lot of people wondering if they should be getting checked sooner. Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks down the new guidelines, who should pay attention, and what it actually means for you. Want to check your risk? Try the American Heart Association’s PREVENT calculator. Producer: Kyra Dahring Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Amanda Sealy Senior Producer: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why Allergies Are Getting Worse
“All About Allergies” is the new book by Dr. Zachary Rubin, a double-board certified allergist and immunologist who joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta to break down what distinguishes an allergy from an intolerance, what flags to watch out for before a reaction, and explain what to expect from a trip to the allergist’s office. Plus, Dr. Gupta shares a surprising story about a time he swelled up from eating a mango. Produced by Sofia H. Sanchez Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Amanda Sealy Senior Producer: Dan Bloom Technical Producer: Dan Dzula Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are Eggs as Bad for Your Cholesterol as People Think?
Americans eat hundreds of eggs a year. But when it comes to cholesterol, how much of an impact do those eggs make We crack open the science on this week’s Paging Dr. Gupta. Plus, what really happens to your pelvic floor when you lift heavier weights? This episode was produced by Jennifer Lai Showrunner: Amanda Sealy Senior Producer: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices