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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.

Chasing Life

Should you use an air dryer or paper towels to dry your hands after washing them in a public bathroom? Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares his take. Plus, plasma donation is a growing trend across the country. Dr. Gupta digs into the reasons why and if there are any long-term health consequences.

This episode was produced by Leying Tang.

Medical Writer: Andrea KaneShowrunner: Dan BloomTechnical Director: Dan Dzula
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Why No One Should Ever Use Air Dryers in Public Bathrooms

Screen time worries aren’t just for kids anymore. Families are seeing the same habits in parents and grandparents. Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma about risks to the aging brain, warning signs and what families can do.

Our show was produced by Kyra Dahring and Jennifer Lai.

Medical Writer: Andrea KaneShowrunner: Dan BloomTechnical Director: Dan Dzula
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How to Help Your Parents Cut Down Their Screen Time

As a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa raises alarm, listeners have questions about what it is, how it spreads, and how worried they should be. Sanjay breaks down what we know — including why Ebola is highly infectious but not easily contagious — and why this outbreak has experts on alert. Plus, what it could mean for travel and the upcoming World Cup. 

This episode was produced by Andrea Kane and Leying Tang

Senior Producer: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula
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Should You Be Worried About Ebola?

Dr. Sanjay Gupta returned to his alma mater, University of Michigan Medical School, where he addressed the Class of 2026. Today on Chasing Life, he shares that warm welcome to the newest grads, full of lessons from the field.

Our show was produced by Sofía Sanchez

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane

Senior Producer: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula
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Hope and Advice for Recent Grads

If you’ve ever woken up to a sudden, painful leg cramp, you’re not alone. Sanjay takes a closer look at a listener's question about nighttime leg cramps -- and why popular remedies like bananas and magnesium don’t always help. Plus, what swollen feet and ankles can reveal about your health. 

This episode was produced by Jennifer Lai with assistance from Elizabeth Corallo

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane

Senior Producer: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula
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What You Should Know About Nighttime Leg Cramps

Thinning hair, shedding, and sudden graying can send people searching for answers. This week, Sanjay speaks with dermatologist and Harvard assistant professor Dr. Maryanne Makredes Senna about what could be driving hair loss, what to watch for, and which treatments are actually worth it. Plus, practical tips and the biggest myths to avoid.

This episode was produced by Jennifer Lai and Kyra Dahring. 

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane 

Senior Producer: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula
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What Your Hair Knows About Your Health That You Don’t

After a deadly outbreak on an expedition cruise ship, listeners have questions about hantavirus and what it means for them. Sanjay breaks down what we know about how it spreads, and how worried you actually need to be. Plus, what experts are saying about the pandemic potential of the virus. 

This episode was produced by Andrea Kane, Jennifer Lai and Kyra Dahring.

Senior Producer: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula
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What You Need to Know About Hantavirus

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 tools safely without over relying on them. Dr. Gupta is a practicing neurosurgeon and member of the National Academy of Medicine’s AI Code of Conduct Steering Committee. He has previously provided limited consulting to OpenEvidence as a medical advisor.

Our show was produced by Kyra Dahring with support from Jennifer Lai and Elizabeth Corallo

Medical Writer: Andrea KaneSenior Producer: Dan BloomTechnical Director: Dan Dzula
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AI Is in Your Healthcare Now. Here’s What to Know

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 as alternatives to alcohol if you’re feeling pressured to drink. Plus, we explain if silicone is a better alternative to replace plastic and what the differences between these two materials are. 

This episode was produced by Leying Tang 

Showrunner: Amanda Sealy 

Senior Producer: Dan Bloom 

Technical Director: Dan Dzula 
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Will Mocktails Help Reduce Your Cancer Risk?

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.

Our show was produced by Sofia Sanchez

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane

Showrunner: Amanda Sealy

Senior Producer: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula
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Hope and Advice for Recent Grads

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