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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

AI may be able to see things in your health records that a doctor wouldn’t... but it can also miss medical crises. AI researcher and urologist Dr. Ashwin Ramaswamy talks to Dr. Sanjay Gupta about using a chatbot for health guidance.

Study mentioned in this episode: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-026-04297-7

Jennifer Lai, Leying Tang, and Madeleine Thompson produced this episode, with assistance from Sofia Sanchez. Video production by Jilanne Doom, with assistance from Jasmine Brooks. Andrea Kane is the medical writer. Dan Dzula is the technical director, and Dan Bloom is the showrunner. Ben Tinker is vice president of news at CNN, and Zach Goldbaum is senior director of podcasts at CNN.
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Should You Give AI Your Medical Records? Sanjay Did.

Parents have spent years worrying about screens. Now the screen talks back. Dr. Sanjay Gupta asks early child development expert Dr. Dana Suskind what AI may be doing to kids’ brains — and why “brain rot” may be the wrong worry. 

Resources mentioned in this episode: • Common Sense Media’s AI resources for families • The Anxious Generation movement • Dr. Dana Suskind’s book, Human Raised 

Jennifer Lai and Leying Tang produced this episode, with assistance from Madeleine Thompson and Sofia Sanchez. Video production by Jilanne Doom, with assistance from Jasmine Brooks. Andrea Kane is the medical writer. Dan Dzula is the technical director, and Dan Bloom is the showrunner. Ben Tinker is vice president of news at CNN, and Zach Goldbaum is senior director of podcasts at CNN.
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Is AI Rewiring Your Kid’s Brain?

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 to his million-plus Instagram followers. He's an advocate for positivity. And when he grows up, he wants to be a ("neuro-cardio") surgeon. So, Dr. Gupta passes the mic and lets Sean interview him about the things on his heart and brain.

Original Credits: 

Producer: Sofia Sanchez

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane

Showrunner: Amanda Sealy

Senior Producer: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula
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Revisiting: Exploring the Brain with 10-year-old 'Sean the Science Kid'

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Andy Scholes and Coy Wire -- who played nine seasons in the NFL -- sit down to discuss their love of the game, what's changed, and what all parents and kids need to know.

This episode was produced by Dan Bloom and Nadia Kounang.

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane

Showrunner: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula

Sr. Director of Podcats: Zach Goldbaum
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A Doctor, a Dad, and a Player Talk Football Safety

Navigating supplement offerings, in a store or online, can be overwhelming. There’s a pill or a potion for everything, from losing weight to boosting brain power. But how do you know what you need? Join Dr. Sanjay Gupta for a conversation with supplement safety expert Dr. Pieter Cohen to learn how these add-ons are policed and what to look for on the label.

This episode originally aired in July 2025.

This episode was produced by Madeleine Thompson and Leying Tang.

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane

Senior Producer: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula

Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum
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Revisiting: Did You Take Your Vitamins Today? Maybe You Don’t Have To

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 out, are doing it wrong – but it’s never too late to fix it. Sanjay sits down with journalist James Nestor to discuss the fifth anniversary edition of Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, and how simple changes to the way we breathe can start improving our health right away.

This episode originally aired in January 2025.

This episode was produced by Jesse Remedios and Leying Tang.Medical Writer: Andrea KaneSenior Producer: Dan BloomTechnical Director: Dan DzulaSr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum
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Revisiting: Why You're Breathing Wrong, and How to Fix It

No, you’re not petty for feeling jealous. Research shows humans experience this emotion even before they can crawl. CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with psychologist Dr. Joli Hamilton to demystify jealousy and why the complex emotion is not only natural but could actually be beneficial. 

This episode originally aired in February 2025. 

This episode was produced by Sofia Sanchez, Jesse Remedios, and Grace Walker.

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane

Senior Producer: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula

Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum
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Revisiting: Relax, Jealousy is Normal

More Americans are traveling abroad for medical care. Sanjay talks with Harvard Law professor Glenn Cohen about vetting providers, understanding risks and asking the right questions, plus a practical checklist for navigating the process.

Harvard Law Bulletin, “Patient Without Borders,” July 1, 2013 

We're taking a short summer break and will be back in September with plenty of exciting new episodes.

This episode was produced by Jennifer Lai and Sofia Sanchez.

Video production by Ross Helman, Bob Nebel, Jasmine Brooks

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane

Showrunner: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula

Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum
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Your Checklist for Medical Care Abroad

CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam has been covering the weather for more than 20 years, and sees the increasing rate of extreme weather events as our new reality. He shares some of his stories and tips for staying safe in dangerous conditions with Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

This episode was produced by Madeleine Thompson and Leying Tang 

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane 

Showrunner: Dan Bloom 

Technical Director: Dan Dzula 

Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum 
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How to Protect Yourself from Extreme Weather

The diabetes drugs that transformed weight loss may be key to treating addiction, too. Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with Dr. Dhruv Khullar about how GLP-1s affect the brain, its reward system, and maybe even addiction.

This episode was produced by Jennifer Lai and Sofia Sanchez. 

Video production by Ross Helman, Bob Nebel and Jasmine Brooks. 

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane 

Showrunner: Dan Bloom 

Technical Director: Dan Dzula 

Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum 
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The Next Breakthrough Addiction Treatment May Be Here

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
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What You Need to Know About Hormone Therapy

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