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.
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 meat. Plus, how to best store those hot and cold leftovers this holiday season.Producers: Sofia Sanchez, Leying Tang, Jesse RemediosMedical writer: Andrea KaneShowrunner: Amanda SealySenior producer: Dan BloomTechnical Director: Dan DzulaExecutive Producer: Steve Lickteig
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 the science behind longevity, why taste (not willpower) drives healthy habits, and how affordable, plant-based recipes inspired by the world’s longest-living communities can help you thrive. Plus, hear how AI cracked the code on America’s favorite flavor trends -- and inspired the recipes in his new cookbook, The Blue Zones Kitchen: One Pot Meals. Our show was produced by Jennifer Lai. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Amanda Sealy Senior Producer: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula
The FDA is planning to remove the “black box” warning from many hormone treatments for menopause -- a major shift that could change care for millions of women in this country. On this week’s Paging Dr. Gupta, we break down what who this treatment could help and what you still need to know about its risks. This episode was produced by Jennifer Lai with assistance from Kyra Dahring and Leying Tang. Showrunner: Amanda Sealy Senior Producer: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Executive Producer: Steve Lickteig
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 trying. In his new memoir, anchor and reporter Vittert reveals his autism diagnosis for the first time and details how his family, especially his father, helped him achieve personal and professional success.Producer & Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Amanda Sealy Senior Producer: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan DzulaExecutive Producer: Steve Lickteig
It seems like everyone’s wearing Bluetooth headphones these days. But should you be worried about the risk of cancer from this technology? Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks it down. Plus, are protein shakes actually a shortcut to bad nutrition?Producer: Jesse RemediosShowrunner: Amanda SealySenior Producer: Dan BloomTechnical Director: Dan DzulaExecutive Producer: Steve Lickteig
We've come a long way in integrating technology into our daily lives, but could wearable tech actually help you live longer? From detecting heartbeat irregularities to flagging signs of hypertension and hearing loss, devices like the Apple Watch are becoming unexpected players in preventive care. In a conversation taped before a live audience at The Paley Center for Media in New York, Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with Dr. Sumbul Desai, Apple’s Vice President of Health, about how these tools are quietl...Show morey transforming the way we think of health – and putting more control in the hands of users, one tap at a time. Our show was produced by Jennifer Lai, with assistance from Leying Tang and Kyra Dahring. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Amanda Sealy Senior Producer: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula
Americans are buying more organic food than ever, whether it’s apples from Washington or avocados from Mexico. But when that label says “organic,” especially on something grown thousands of miles away, how do you know it’s truly organic? We get to the bottom of that on this week’s Paging Dr. Gupta. Plus, grounding sheets claim to help with sleep and pain...but does the science back that up?This episode was produced by Jennifer Lai with assistance from Leying Tang.Showrunner: Amanda SealySenior Producer: Dan BloomTechnical Director: Dan DzulaExecutive Producer: Steve Lickteig
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 survived.” But Gluck, who was told in the prime of life that he had an incurable type of blood cancer, has a different kind of story. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with Gluck to discuss his new book, “An Exercise in Uncertainty: A Memoir of Illness and Hope,” and what two decades of living with cancer have taught him – and might teach us – about living well.Producer & Medical Writer: Andrea KaneShowrunner: Amanda Sealy Senior Producer: Dan BloomTechnical Director: Dan DzulaExecutive Producer: Steve Lickteig
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, what you need to know about artificial sweeteners.Producer: Jesse RemediosShowrunner: Amanda SealyMedical Writer: Andrea KaneSenior Producer: Dan BloomTechnical Director: Dan DzulaExecutive Producer: Steve Lickteig
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 shifted again. Teen vaping rates have dropped, but new nicotine products have quickly taken their place. Dr. Pamela Ling, a professor at University of California San Francisco who has spent her career studying the tobacco industry’s tactics, joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta to talk about why nicotine remains such a moving target — and how parents can help their ki...Show moreds stay ahead of it.We have updated this episode after Phillip Morris International, the maker of ZYN, provided additional information regarding its product.Producer: Jesse RemediosSenior Producer: Dan BloomShowrunner: Amanda SealyTechnical Director: Dan DzulaExecutive Producer: Steve Lickteig
