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14 april
08h00
Do Astronauts Float Around While They Sleep?
Four astronauts returned to Earth recently, after a historic 10-day lunar flyby mission in which they ventured farther into space than any human has...
10 april
08h00
Everybody Poops So, Why Is It So Hard to Talk About?
Even though everyone poops, most of us don’t really want to be reminded of that fact: we downright avoid discussing bowel habits with anyone even our...
07 april
08h00
Do You Still Need Your Beta Blocker? Here’s the Latest
For decades, beta blockers were the go to prescription after a heart attack - meant to slow the heart rate and prevent future heart attacks. However,...
03 april
08h00
Did the iPhone Change Everything... Including Us?
When the first iPhone was unveiled, it sparked a tech revolution. But who could have imagined how much it would reshape our lives? In this episode,...
31 march
08h00
Want to Keep Your Eyes in Tip-Top Shape? Here’s How
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...
27 march
11h24
Is Cortisol Hurting You or Helping You?
Cortisol gets blamed for everything from sleepless nights to stubborn belly fat, but the real story is far more complicated. Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks...
24 march
08h00
How Early Should You Check Your Cholesterol?
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...
20 march
08h00
Why Allergies Are Getting Worse
All About Allergies is the new book by Dr. Zachary Rubin, a double-board certified allergist and immunologist who joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta to break...
17 march
08h00
Are Eggs as Bad for Your Cholesterol as People Think?
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 this...
13 march
08h00
Believe Your Brain is Destined to Decline? Think Again.
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 to keep...
10 march
08h00
Here’s Why You Should Take Your Shoes off at the Door...Please
Whether it’s a cultural custom or hygiene preference, many households keep a strict no-shoes policy. But, how much healthier does it really keep us?...
06 march
09h00
Could Caring for Others Change Your Brain for the Better?
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...
03 march
09h00
Denmark’s Vaccine Lessons for America
US health officials have recently reduced the childhood vaccine schedule, taking cues from Denmark’s leaner approach. Dr. Sanjay Gupta travels to...
27 february
09h00
The Miracle and Mystery of Consciousness
Can modern science explain, or even define, the mystery of human consciousness? Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with writer Michael Pollan to talk about...
24 february
09h00
Are Showerhead Filters and LED Face Masks Worth It?
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...
20 february
09h00
How Hibernation Could Redefine Space Travel and Medicine
Animals can hibernate, slowing down most metabolic functions heart rate, blood flow, brain activity, and body temperature then waking as if nothing...
17 february
09h00
Think You’re Too Young for Colorectal Cancer? Think Again.
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 States....
13 february
09h00
The Science Behind a Broken Heart
Love can be one of life’s greatest joys and heartbreak one of its deepest pains. Sanjay talks with psychiatrist and neuroscientist Yoram Yovell about...
10 february
10h00
Do Endurance Sports Damage Your Brain?
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...
06 february
09h00
How You Can Stay Motivated to Exercise
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 psychologist Dr....
03 february
09h00
What to Know Before Trying Cannabis for Arthritis Pain
CBD and THC are being used more than ever for arthritis and joint pain. But does microdosing cannabis really help with inflammation, and what should...
30 january
09h00
Why You Should Brush Your Teeth Before Breakfast
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 critical...
27 january
09h00
Should You Eat Before or After Strength-Training?
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. Dr....
23 january
09h00
What Matters to You? A New Way to Heal
Doctors have long prescribed pills and procedures. But for some people, that isn’t enough. Sanjay sits down with Julia Hotz, author of The Connection...
20 january
10h00
Cold Plunges: What the Science Shows
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,...
16 january
09h00
How Far Would You Go to Replace Your Body? Mary Roach Has Thoughts
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 where do we...
13 january
09h00
Why Does Everyone Have the Flu?
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 over yet....
09 january
10h00
Why You’re Breathing Wrong, and How to Fix It
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,...
06 january
09h00
Can Sense of Smell Be Recovered After Covid-19?
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...
02 january
10h00
Pain is in the Brain
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 discovering...
30 december
19h23
Pain Becomes Personal for Sanjay
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...
26 december
09h00
The Year in News: Deepfakes, MAHA AI
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...
23 december
09h00
Sanjay’s Top 10 Health Stories of 2025
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...
19 december
09h00
How Storytelling Shapes the Way You Remember the Holidays
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 happened ...
16 december
09h00
Should We Be Drinking Cow’s Milk?
Drink your milk, we are told as children. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta examines our practice of continuing to drinking cow’s milk...
12 december
09h00
Why Haven’t We Cured the Common Cold?
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,...
09 december
09h00
Why Everyone’s Talking About Mouth Taping
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 up...
05 december
09h00
A New Understanding of Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease, a progressive movement disorder whose hallmark is damage to the dopamine-producing neurons in the brain, afflicts almost 12...
02 december
09h00
Can Collagen Supplements Make Me Look Younger?
Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the science behind collagen supplements and what you should keep in mind if you’re considering them. Plus, how Transcranial...
28 november
09h00
How to Identify Medical Misinformation Fake AI Ads
As a practicing neurosurgeon and CNN’s chief medical correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta can spot false health claims from a mile away. Still, he...
25 november
09h00
How to Safely Store Your Leftovers
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...
21 november
09h00
What If Comfort Food Could Help You Live to 100?
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...
18 november
11h00
What You Need to Know About Hormone Therapy
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...
14 november
09h00
Anchoring Autism: How a Father’s Devotion Helped His Son Adapt to the World
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...
11 november
09h00
Do Bluetooth Headphones Cause Cancer?
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...
07 november
09h00
Can Your Smart Watch Actually Help You Live Longer?
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...
04 november
09h00
Do Imported Organic Foods Live Up to their Labels?
Americans are buying more organic food than ever, whether it’s apples from Washington or avocados from Mexico. But when that label says organic,...
31 october
08h00
Living with Incurable Cancer
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...
28 october
08h00
Why Seeing Blood Makes People Faint
Why do some people faint at the sight of blood, while others barely flinch? Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the surprising science behind blood phobia....
24 october
08h00
Why Teens Just Can’t Quit Nicotine
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...