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Chasing Life

CNN Podcasts
Mental Health
Obesity
Chronic Pain
Nutrition
Covid-19
Public Health
Menopause
Ultra-Processed Foods
Health
Neuroscience
Alzheimer's Disease
Anxiety
Weight Loss
Happiness
Diabetes
Aging
Parenting
Artificial Intelligence
Breast Cancer
Vaccines

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 resilien... more

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More people are turning to AI for health advice. But how reliable is it? Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with Dr. Bob Wachter, author of A Giant Leap, to unpack how AI is already helping patients and doctors, where it can go wrong, and how to use these to... more

We all know drinking alcohol is bad for our health, but how much can it reduce our risk of cancer if we drink less or even cut it out entirely? This week, Dr. Sanjay Gupta digs into the correlation between consuming alcohol and risk of cancer as well... more

GLP-1s are no longer only for weight loss or diabetes. Dr. Sanjay Gupta invites CNN's Meg Tirrell back to Chasing Life to update on the drug’s benefits and risks. Plus, why they’ve personally considered -- and decided against – taking one.

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A listener named Victoria wants to know what comes next for her autistic teenage son. This week on Paging Dr. Gupta, we look at how the needs of autistic kids change as they grow up. Plus, common misconceptions about independence, college, and work f... more

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Recent Guests

Joshua Anbar
Public health professor at Arizona State University who studies autism and adulthood transitions
Arizona State University
Episode: Autism Doesn’t End at Childhood. Here’s the Reality
Matthew Lerner
Director of the Social Connections and Treatment Lab at the Drexel Autism Institute
Drexel University
Episode: What You’ve Wanted to Know About Autism but Were Too Afraid to Ask
David Spiegel
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine; world-renowned researcher on clinical hypnosis
Stanford University School of Medicine
Episode: How Hypnosis May Be More Real, and Powerful, Than You Think
Trisha Pasricha
Gastroenterologist and director of the Institute for Gut Brain Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Episode: Everybody Poops— So, Why Is It So Hard to Talk About?
Bill Weir
Colleague and filmmaker; writer/producer of a documentary on Apple
CNN
Episode: Did the iPhone Change Everything... Including Us?
Dr. Donald Dengel
Professor of exercise physiology
University of Minnesota
Episode: Want to Keep Your Eyes in Tip-Top Shape? Here’s How
Robert Sapolsky
Neuroscientist, biologist, professor at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: Is Cortisol Hurting You or Helping You?
Zachary Rubin
Pediatric allergist and author
Book: All About Allergies
Episode: Why Allergies Are Getting Worse
Dr. Andrew Freeman
Cardiologist, Director of Clinical Cardiology and Prevention at National Jewish Health
National Jewish Health
Episode: Are Eggs as Bad for Your Cholesterol as People Think?

Host

Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Host of Chasing Life, CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent, a neurosurgeon, and a doctor with over two decades of experience in reporting and health.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 10k ratings
  • good science based discusion on personal health and self-improvement etc

    Podcast Addict
    5
    aboethius
    2 months ago
  • Affronted Dental Hygienist

    Podcast Review: Dr. Kami Hoss on Oral Health

    I was disappointed by several comments made by Dr. Kami Haas during his recent podcast on oral health, particularly regarding prevention. Dr. Haas stated that he received only a few hours of education on preventing dental decay and implied that dentists and dental hygienists receive minimal training in this area.

    As a dental hygienist, I find this statement inaccurate and dismissive. Dental hygienists are preventive oral health therapists, and prevent... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    TrezEllicottville
    United States3 months ago
  • Thank you!

    I love the podcast and your CNN specials. Thank you so much for answering my question on the Alzheimer’s study updates. It really means a lot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heather MJ
    United States3 months ago
  • Great information

    Thank you so much for the oral health episode with Dr. Kami Hoss! Very informative!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    catgrrl02
    United States3 months ago
  • Brush Your Teeth Episode

    Thank you Dr. Gupta for providing evidence and recommendations on fluoride. This is not an issue that should be politicized, and I appreciate how you handled it here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luckytink
    United States3 months ago

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Will Mocktails Help Reduce Your Cancer Risk?
Q: How much difference does reducing alcohol intake make in cancer risk?
Reducing drinking lowers overall cancer risk and can reverse or attenuate risk for specific cancers; liver cancer risk declines gradually with abstinence, and some head/neck and esophageal cancers show notable risk reductions within years, though full normalization can take decades and depends on the cancer type.
Autism Doesn’t End at Childhood. Here’s the Reality
Q: What should families understand about how support needs can change as autistic kids grow into teens and young adults?
Dr. Anbar explains that supports should evolve and not disappear after secondary education; independence is possible but requires a system that provides wraparound services and individualized goals aligned with each person's desires.
Do Astronauts Float Around While They Sleep?
Q: First up, what types of health issues is NASA most worried about?
NASA focuses on how microgravity and deep-space conditions impact muscle and bone loss, fluid shifts that affect the face and head, sleep disruption, and potential immune changes that could reactivate latent infections, all of which are tracked with daily tests and wearable sensors.
Do Astronauts Float Around While They Sleep?
Q: You know, Sanjay, I too am a bit of a space enthusiast. And the whole time watching the Artemis II mission, live streamed, I was just so curious, you know, from a health perspective, what is NASA most concerned about when it comes to the crew?
The main concerns are grouped under RIDGE—radiation, isolation, distance from Earth, gravity, and environment—and NASA monitors how these factors affect brain function, immunity, fluid shifts, and overall cognitive performance, with ongoing testing and real-time data collection.
How Hypnosis May Be More Real, and Powerful, Than You Think
Q: Let's start with some basics here. What is hypnosis? How do you define it?
Hypnosis is a state of highly focused attention, where people dissociate from ordinary consciousness, reduce activity in the salience network, increase connectivity between key brain regions, and alter perception and control. It's a skill that people can learn and use to change how they experience pain and stress.

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Focused on showcasing insights into health, happiness, and longevity, content explores various strategies that contribute to exceptional living without major health issues such as heart disease and cancer. Episodes frequently feature expert guests who provide scientific perspectives on topics ranging from the implications of hibernation research to the complexities of managing emotional pain, indicating a commitment to balancing both physical and mental wellness. Unique aspects include an emphasis on storytelling through listener interactions, which enhances the educational experience and connects health discussions to relatable personal anecdotes.

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2. Matthew Lerner
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