Chasing Life

Want to Keep Your Eyes in Tip-Top Shape? Here’s How

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As more of us spend our days staring at screens, keeping our eyes healthy matters more than ever. This week, Dr. Sanjay Gupta digs into the small habi...

Is Cortisol Hurting You or Helping You?

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cortisol gets blamed for everything from sleepless nights to stubborn belly fat, but the real story is far more complicated. Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks wi...

How Early Should You Check Your Cholesterol?

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Why Allergies Are Getting Worse

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

“All About Allergies” is the new book by Dr. Zachary Rubin, a double-board certified allergist and immunologist who joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta to bre...

Are eggs as bad for your cholesterol as people think?

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Believe Your Brain Destined to Decline? Think Again

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

  Most of us assume major brain decline and memory loss are inevitable as we age, but research shows that’s not the case. So what does it take...

Here’s Why You Should Take Your Shoes off at the Door...Please

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it’s a cultural custom or hygiene preference, many households keep a strict no-shoes policy. But, how much healthier does it really ke...

Could Caring for Others Change Your Brain for the Better?

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We all know caregiving takes time, energy, and emotional bandwidth — but it may also change us for the better. Sanjay sits down with writer Elissa S...

Denmark's Vaccine Lessons for America

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US health officials have recently reduced the childhood vaccine schedule, taking cues from Denmark's leaner approach. Dr. Sanjay Gupta travels to Cope...

The Miracle and Mystery of Consciousness

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can modern science explain, or even define, the mystery of human consciousness? Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with writer Michael Pollan to talk abo...

Are Showerhead Filters and LED Face Masks Worth It?

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Showerhead filters and LED face masks come with a lot of beauty claims...but do they deliver? Dr. Sanjay Gupta tackles two popular hair and skin tr...

How Hibernation Could Redefine Space Travel and Medicine

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Animals can hibernate, slowing down most metabolic functions — heart rate, blood flow, brain activity, and body temperature — then waking as if ...

Think You’re Too Young for Colorectal Cancer? Think Again.

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Colorectal cancer is rising quickly among young adults – in fact, it’s the leading cause of cancer deaths for adults under 50 in the United ...

The Science Behind a Broken Heart

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Love can be one of life’s greatest joys and heartbreak one of its deepest pains. Sanjay talks with psychiatrist and neuroscientist Yoram Yovell ab...

Do Endurance Sports Damage Your Brain?

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks down what research says about long-distance training and neurodegenerative...

How You Can Stay Motivated to Exercise

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We all know exercise is good for our health, but have you already quit your New Year’s fitness goal? Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with psychol...

What to Know Before Trying Cannabis for Arthritis Pain

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

DEK CBD and THC are being used more than ever for arthritis and joint pain. But does microdosing cannabis really help with inflammation, and what sho...

Why You Should Brush Your Teeth Before Breakfast

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We all know we should brush and floss our teeth. But the reason goes beyond a sparkling smile and keeping bad breath at bay. The mouth is a...

Should You Eat Before or After Strength-Training?

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Strength training can be confusing enough on its own. But mix in what —and when— to eat, and you might just choose to sit on the couch instead. ...

What Matters to You? A New Way to Heal

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Doctors have long prescribed pills and procedures. But for some people, that isn’t enough. Sanjay sits down with Julia Hotz, author of The Connec...

Cold Plunges: What the Science Shows

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks through the benefits and risks of cold plunges, and what the limited science tells us about its impacts on inflammation. Plus, ...

How Far Would You Go to Replace Your Body? Mary Roach Has Thoughts

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For centuries, humans have tried to repair and replace our body parts -- from brass noses and pig organs to today’s lab-grown tissue. So wher...

Why Does Everyone Have the Flu?

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If it seems like everyone you know has the flu right now, you’re not that far off.  The US has had a record-breaking flu season and isn’t ov...

Why You're Breathing Wrong, and How to Fix It

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Can Sense of Smell Be Recovered After Covid-19?

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many people lost their sense of smell and taste during the early waves of Covid-19. Is there help for those who have yet to recover? CNN Chief Medical...

Pain is in the Brain

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We often think of pain starting at the source of an injury, but the truth is, it’s all starts in our brain. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores how disc...

Pain Becomes Personal for Sanjay

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Even as a trauma neurosurgeon, Dr. Sanjay Gupta thought he understood pain. But, when his mother fell and broke her back, it changed the way he thou...

The Year in News: Deepfakes, MAHA & AI

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a head-spinning year in the worlds of health and technology, Audie Cornish of The Assignment sat down with Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Clare Duffy from...

Sanjay’s Top 10 Health Stories of 2025

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From the resurgence of measles to a new way to treat pain, 2025 was a challenge for public health while still offering moments of hope. Sanjay recaps...

How Storytelling Shapes the Way You Remember the Holidays

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays are full of stories, laughter, and maybe a little disagreement. Ever try telling a story and hear someone say, “That’s not what ha...

Should We Be Drinking Cow’s Milk?

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Drink your milk,” we are told as children. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta examines our practice of continuing to drinking ...

Why Haven't We Cured the Common Cold?

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The average person gets two to four colds a year. With all the missed school and work, that adds up to an economic impact of about $40 billion, accord...

Why Everyone’s Talking About Mouth Taping

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a new sleep trend making waves: taping your mouth shut at night. Advocates say it can help you breathe better, sleep deeper, and even wake u...

A New Understanding of Parkinson’s Disease

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Parkinson’s disease, a progressive movement disorder whose hallmark is damage to the dopamine-producing neurons in the brain, afflicts almost 12 mil...

Can Collagen Supplements Make Me Look Younger?

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the science behind collagen supplements and what you should keep in mind if you’re considering them. Plus, how Transcrania...

How to Identify Medical Misinformation & Fake AI Ads

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As a practicing neurosurgeon and CNN’s chief medical correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta can spot false health claims from a mile away. Still, he recent...

How to Safely Store Your Leftovers

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all have our cooking rituals, but are some of them unsafe? Dr. Sanjay Gupta gets to the bottom of handwashing hygiene, especially when handling raw...

What If Comfort Food Could Help You Live to 100?

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Could the secret to living longer be as simple as what’s for dinner? Sanjay sits down with explorer and bestselling author Dan Buettner to discuss t...

What You Need to Know About Hormone Therapy

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The FDA is planning to remove the “black box” warning from many hormone treatments for menopause -- a major shift that could change care...

Anchoring Autism: How a Father’s Devotion Helped His Son Adapt to the World

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the 1980s, Leland Vittert’s parents were told that nothing could be done about their son’s autism. But that didn’t stop them from tryin...

Do Bluetooth Headphones Cause Cancer?

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like everyone’s wearing Bluetooth headphones these days. But should you be worried about the risk of cancer from this technology? D...

Can Your Smart Watch Actually Help You Live Longer?

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've come a long way in integrating technology into our daily lives, but could wearable tech actually help you live longer? From detecting heartbe...

Do Imported Organic Foods Live Up to their Labels?

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Americans are buying more organic food than ever, whether it’s apples from Washington or avocados from Mexico. But when that label says “organic...

Living with Incurable Cancer

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Author Jonathan Gluck says most cancer stories take one of two forms:  “He or she fought valiantly and died, or he or she fought valiantly and ...

Why Seeing Blood Makes People Faint

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do some people faint at the sight of blood, while others barely flinch? Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the surprising science behind blood phobia. Plus...

Why Teens Just Can't Quit Nicotine

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A few years ago, vaping was at the top of every parent’s list of worries — including Sanjay’s. But in just a few short years, the landscape has ...

What You Need to Know for Open Enrollment

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of year again when many Americans have to choose a health insurance plan — a decision that will affect, and possibly haunt them thr...

Why It Costs So Much to Get Sick

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Since the 1990s, healthcare has been at the heart of America’s political debate and it’s still being contested today. Why is our health sy...

Are the Plastic Straws in Water Bottles Safe?

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are the straws from our reusable water bottles leaching microplastics or toxic chemicals? We sip to the bottom of that question on this week’s Pagin...

Why Are So Many Young People Getting Cancer?

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cancer used to be something you worried about later in life — but not anymore. More and more young adults are being diagnosed, and doctors are tryi...

Can Tiger Balm Help With Aches and Pains?

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does tiger balm, that intense-smelling ointment that we rub into our muscles to relieve aches and pains, actually do anything? We get to the bottom of...

Beyond the Headlines of MAHA With the FDA

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with Dr. Marty Makary, U.S. FDA Commissioner to dig beyond the headlines of this Administration’s latest efforts to “Ma...

What the Science Says About Tylenol and Autism

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump has linked the use of acetaminophen — brand name: Tylenol — during pregnancy to autism in children. In this episode of Paging Dr G...

How To Use Technology and Not Lose Our Minds

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is delegating tasks and even thinking to digital devices making us lose our minds, or at least some brain function? Dr. Sanjay Gupta and neuroscientis...

Kissing Bug Disease Is Spreading; How To Stay Safe

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The kissing bug disease — aka: Chagas disease — is slowly becoming endemic in certain parts of the United States. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains what y...

Why You Should Care About Public Health

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Public health is, in the words of this week’s guest, “the organized actions of society to make people safer and healthier.” Unfortunately, to so...

The Dirty Truth About Showering and Handwashing

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Diffusers, with their different scents, are meant to create a mood and relax you. But is it healthy to breathe in mist enhanced by essential oils? Dr ...

What Ultra-Marathoner Rich Roll Learned From His Chronic Pain

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You may feel pain in the body, but it really begins in the brain. To explain, Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down at 92nd Street Y in New York to talk about hi...

Can You Eat or Meditate Your Way to Less Pain?

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An estimated 51 million Americans live with chronic pain. But our understanding of pain has evolved and so has the ways we can treat and reduce pain. ...

Can AI Hear Cancer in Your Voice?

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Voices are powerful. They can signal that we’re feeling sick, show our age, and reveal our secrets. One day, with the help of artificial intelligenc...

Is Your Immune System Ready for Fall? Here’s How to Support It

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can years teaching in a classroom make you less likely to get sick? Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers a listener’s question about immunity and shares smart s...

The Lessons of Katrina: Coping With the Next Crisis

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

1,800 lives lost and hundreds of thousands displaced. But the storm left behind more than physical damage. It exposed the lasting psychological toll d...

The Belly Fat You Actually Need to Worry About

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Not all belly fat is created equal. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains what makes some belly fat “toxic,” how to know if you have it, and what you can do t...

Exploring the Brain with 10-Year-Old ‘Sean the Science Kid’

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

The New Healthy Blood Pressure Rules

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly half of Americans have high blood pressure — and the guidelines for managing it just changed. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the new rules, includ...

Parenting Has Changed. Here’s What You Need To Know

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling overwhelmed as a new parent? Sleep-deprived and drowning in advice? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Parenting can have many different appro...

Sanjay: No, That’s Not Me Hawking Cures 

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s an ad going around on social media claiming Dr. Sanjay Gupta has discovered a natural cure for Alzheimer’s. Spoiler: it’s a deepfake. Sa...

Beyond Smiley Faces: A New Way to Diagnose Pain

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most challenging aspects of treating chronic pain is the fact that there’s no objective way to measure it – no number or test like bloo...

Can You Lower Your Risk for Dementia?

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

It's Not Your Metabolism's Fault

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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’...

Here's Why You May Be a Mosquito Magnet

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How to Avoid Mosquito Bites and the Diseases They Carry

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Is Frozen Produce Healthier Than Fresh?

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 sti...

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

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with researcher and clinical therapist Dr. Eric Garland to explore how mindfulness meditation can be as effective as opioid...

When to Blame Aging—and When Not To

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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’...

Did you take your vitamins today? Maybe you don’t have to

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Navigating supplement offerings, in a store or online, can be overwhelming. There’s a pill  or a potion for everything, from losing weight to boost...

Do We All Have a ‘Cancer Gene’?

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 tackle...

How Surgeons Balance Hope with Honesty

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every day, in hospitals across the country, surgeons make countless life-or-death decisions. For those who operate on children, those stakes can feel ...

A Doctor-Approved Guide to the Sun This Summer

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

The Man with the Pig Kidney

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On January 25th, 2025, Tim Andrews became a medical pioneer: He received a kidney transplant from a pig. Dr. Sanjay Gupta follows the incredible journ...

How Far Are We from Animal Organs Saving Lives?

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Xenotransplantation, using animal organs in humans, may sound like science fiction, but it’s quickly becoming a reality. Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers yo...

The Organ Transplant Revolution Starts Here

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, bra...

How AI Might Be Helping Your Doctor Treat You

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

The Answer to Pain May Lie in Your Brain

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Does Your “Filtered” Water Still Have Fluoride?

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

What Your Sweat Could Reveal About Your Health

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every day, thousands of people use fitness trackers and glucose monitors to better understand their health. The next wave of personal health tech migh...

Billy Joel’s Brain Condition, Explained

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Unlock Your Memory by Memorizing Less

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Worried About Prostate Cancer? Here’s What to Know.

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

How to Become a Super Ager

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 onse...

Wait…Is Whole Milk Actually Good for You Now?

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whole, skim, oat, almond, pistachio…the milk options seem endless! But which one's actually the healthiest? Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks it down. Plus, i...

How Pregnancy Reshapes the Brain

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What actually happens in the brain during pregnancy? Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Laura Pritschet joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta to unpack the hormonal shifts...

Lead Poisoning: What We Learned on the Ground in Milwaukee

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

Making Sense of Menopause

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Can You Get Too Many Vaccines?

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, t...

How Samantha Bee Is Surviving Menopause

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha Bee is tired of the stigma that still surrounds talking about menopause. The Emmy-winning comedian and writer sits down with CNN Medical Corr...

What You Need to Know About Food Dyes

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 n...

How 'The Pitt' Isn't Just Another ER Drama

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Overcrowded waiting rooms. End-of-life decisions. Pandemic fatigue. These are the realities of working in emergency medicine. It’s also one of sever...

Is There a Natural Equivalent to Ozempic?

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The blockbuster release of GLP-1 drugs for diabetes management and weight loss have left people with a lot of unanswered questions, including this one...

Go Outside, Doctor's Orders

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How does our relationship with nature affect our health, for better and worse? Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores this idea by pulling from personal experience...