Chasing Life
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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 545
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
The Man with the Pig Kidney
On January 25th, 2025, Tim Andrews became a medical pioneer: He received a kidney transplant from a pig. Dr. Sanjay Gupta follows the incredible journey of this groundbreaking procedure – and the man…
00:21:28 |
Fri 27 Jun 2025
How Far Are We from Animal Organs Saving Lives?
Xenotransplantation, using animal organs in humans, may sound like science fiction, but it’s quickly becoming a reality. Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers your questions about the progress we have made using …
00:13:34 |
Tue 24 Jun 2025
The Organ Transplant Revolution Starts Here
At any given moment, more than 100,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant. Every day, 17 of them die waiting. This is a story of survival, bravery, and a medical breakthrough that could solve…
00:28:27 |
Fri 20 Jun 2025
How AI Might Be Helping Your Doctor Treat You
From early detection to writing your doctor’s notes—Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how AI is showing up in medicine. And when it comes to pain relief, he’s got tips for which medications to take for diffe…
00:16:24 |
Tue 17 Jun 2025
The Answer to Pain May Lie in Your Brain
For something that’s a universal experience, pain has been pretty hard to measure, treat and even understand. That’s what Dr. Sanjay Gupta decided to write his forthcoming book, “It Doesn’t Have to H…
00:30:15 |
Fri 13 Jun 2025
Does Your “Filtered” Water Still Have Fluoride?
A simple question about your filtered water leads to some surprising truths about fluoride. Then: what to eat to keep your brain sharp—Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares the best foods for your memory.
Learn mo…
00:13:56 |
Tue 10 Jun 2025
What Your Sweat Could Reveal About Your Health
Every day, thousands of people use fitness trackers and glucose monitors to better understand their health. The next wave of personal health tech might just focus on something we usually overlook: sw…
00:22:20 |
Fri 06 Jun 2025
Billy Joel’s Brain Condition, Explained
When Billy Joel canceled part of his tour because of a brain condition known as normal pressure hydrocephalus, a lot of you had questions. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains what it is, how it’s diagnosed, an…
00:11:48 |
Tue 03 Jun 2025
Unlock Your Memory by Memorizing Less
The average American takes in about 34 gigabytes of information each day -- that's a lot for our brains to process and remember. Top memory expert Dr. Charan Ranganath sits down with Dr. Sanjay Gupta…
00:37:30 |
Fri 30 May 2025
Worried About Prostate Cancer? Here’s What to Know.
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and President Biden’s recent diagnosis has many people asking: Am I at risk? Should I get screened? Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks down what to know …
00:12:37 |
Tue 27 May 2025
How to Become a Super Ager
Can you maintain good health into your 80s and beyond? Cardiologist Dr. Eric Topol says yes. He joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta explain why preventing the onset of major diseases is key to extending your life…
00:33:45 |
Fri 23 May 2025
Wait…Is Whole Milk Actually Good for You Now?
Whole, skim, oat, almond, pistachio…the milk options seem endless! But which one's actually the healthiest? Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks it down. Plus, if someone’s in the middle of a bad dream, should yo…
00:15:53 |
Tue 20 May 2025
How Pregnancy Reshapes the Brain
What actually happens in the brain during pregnancy? Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Laura Pritschet joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta to unpack the hormonal shifts and brain changes that support new parenthood an…
00:25:24 |
Fri 16 May 2025
Lead Poisoning: What We Learned on the Ground in Milwaukee
Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes us to Milwaukee, where rising concerns over lead paint in public schools have parents and health officials on high alert. Plus, answers to your questions about lead in everyday…
00:12:43 |
Tue 13 May 2025
Making Sense of Menopause
Author and physician Dr. Jen Gunter has earned the title ‘the Internet’s Ob/gyn’ for her work demystifying menopause – and de-bunking some of the misinformation surrounding this stage of life. Dr. Gu…
00:33:33 |
Fri 09 May 2025
Can You Get Too Many Vaccines?
Proponents of vaccines have contended with waves of skepticism and controversy in recent years, and even if you’re first in line for your booster, the doses have stacked up in a way that inspires que…
00:13:52 |
Tue 06 May 2025
How Samantha Bee Is Surviving Menopause
Samantha Bee is tired of the stigma that still surrounds talking about menopause. The Emmy-winning comedian and writer sits down with CNN Medical Correspondent Meg Tirrell to share why she’s opening …
00:26:44 |
Fri 02 May 2025
What You Need to Know About Food Dyes
Cereals, frostings, and other snacks in the U.S. are about to get a lot less colorful with the FDA moving to phase out artificial food dyes from the nation’s food supply. Will they also get healthier…
00:17:23 |
Tue 29 Apr 2025
How 'The Pitt' Isn't Just Another ER Drama
Overcrowded waiting rooms. End-of-life decisions. Pandemic fatigue. These are the realities of working in emergency medicine. It’s also one of several storylines a new Max medical drama ‘The Pitt’ ta…
00:34:18 |
Fri 25 Apr 2025
Is There a Natural Equivalent to Ozempic?
The blockbuster release of GLP-1 drugs for diabetes management and weight loss have left people with a lot of unanswered questions, including this one: can you naturally boost the hormone GLP-1 witho…
00:16:31 |
Tue 22 Apr 2025
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