Episodes

  • Pneumonia Affects Millions Each Year—Here’s How to Stay Safe

    Pneumonia Affects Millions Each Year—Here’s How to Stay Safe
    Mar 11 2025
    Pneumonia is a serious threat; what can you do to lower your risk? Plus, for all the night owls out there, Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers a listener’s question: are your late-night habits lazy, or is there actual science behind them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • A Doctor. His Brain Tumor. A New Perspective.

    A Doctor. His Brain Tumor. A New Perspective.
    Mar 7 2025
    What can a doctor learn from becoming a patient? That’s what Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, a surgeon and president-elect of the American Medical Association, set his mind on when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor last year. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with his old friend, before and after surgery, to see what Mukkamala’s experience taught him about U.S. healthcare being on the other side of the stethoscope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • How Safe Are Your Food Storage Habits?

    How Safe Are Your Food Storage Habits?
    Mar 4 2025
    Have you ever been told to let hot food cool before putting it in the fridge? And what about those "microwave-safe" plastic containers—are they actually safe? Dr. Sanjay Gupta weighs in on these common kitchen debates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Measles is Back. How Worried Should We Be?

    Measles is Back. How Worried Should We Be?
    Feb 28 2025
    We haven’t talked much about measles since it was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000. But measles is one of the most contagious viruses on the planet, and lower vaccination rates have given it a chance to spread—just like we’re seeing in West Texas. Dr. Sanjay Gupta traveled there to find out how the outbreak started, what’s being done to contain it, and how the community is coping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • What People Should Know About Measles

    What People Should Know About Measles
    Feb 25 2025
    Measles was considered eliminated in the United States in 2000 — so why is it making a comeback? Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports from West Texas where there’s a growing outbreak to answer your pressing questions on the virus and explain how to protect yourself and your family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Ultraprocessed Foods: How Bad Could They Be?

    Ultraprocessed Foods: How Bad Could They Be?
    Feb 21 2025
    We’ve all heard that so-called “ultraprocessed” foods aren’t great for us—but why? It turns out scientists are still trying to figure that out. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with his friend and colleague, CNN’s Meg Tirrell, to talk about her recent visit to the National Institutes of Health, where researchers are studying the effects of these foods in ways that could shape future food policy and change how we shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • A Breakthrough in Pain Management Without Opioids

    A Breakthrough in Pain Management Without Opioids
    Feb 18 2025
    Big news in pain management, the FDA has approved a new opioid-free pain medication. So how is it different from what’s already out there? Plus, if you missed your flu shot in the fall, is it still worth getting one now? Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Relax, Jealousy is Normal

    Relax, Jealousy is Normal
    Feb 14 2025
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins