Episodes

  • The Next Breakthrough Addiction Treatment May Be Here

    The Next Breakthrough Addiction Treatment May Be Here
    Jul 31 2026
    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 with assistance from 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Why Peptides Are So Popular

    Why Peptides Are So Popular
    Jul 28 2026
    An FDA panel has recommended allowing compounding pharmacies to make six unapproved peptides. Dr. Sanjay Gupta and CNN Health's John Bonifield discuss their popularity, safety concerns and what comes next. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • When Snoring Becomes a Danger to Your Health

    When Snoring Becomes a Danger to Your Health
    Jul 24 2026
    Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with Dr. Paul Hoff, an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist (otolaryngologist) at the University of Michigan, about why sleep apnea is often missed, how it can harm the body and mind, and the latest treatment options. This episode was produced by Madeleine Thompson and Andrea Kane. Video production: Bob Nebel and Jasmine Brooks. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Dan Bloom Techical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Ticks are on the Move, Here’s How to Protect Yourself

    Ticks are on the Move, Here’s How to Protect Yourself
    Jul 21 2026
    Climate change and land use are helping ticks spread into new areas, bringing serious diseases, including one that can trigger an allergy to red meat and dairy. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how to protect yourself, while Meg Tirrell reports from one tick hotspot. This episode was produced by Leying Tang, Madeleine Thompson, and Andrea Kane. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Cyclosporiasis: Fact vs Fiction

    Cyclosporiasis: Fact vs Fiction
    Jul 17 2026
    UPDATE: Federal officials continue eyeing shredded lettuce as the cause of the cyclosporiasis outbreak centered in the Midwest. Food safety expert Dr. Jennifer McEntire explains how cyclospora spreads and why outbreaks are hard to trace. This episode was produced by Jennifer Lai with assistance from Sofia Sanchez and Andrea Kane. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • How to Get a Good Night's Sleep

    How to Get a Good Night's Sleep
    Jul 14 2026
    It can be stressful making sure we get enough sleep, especially as we age. But the good news is there’s no rule that a full night's rest means being deeply unconscious for eight hours straight. Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers listeners’ questions about whether to be worried about sleep habits, with help from internist Dr. Brienne Miner. This episode was produced by Madeleine Thompson Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • What Pro Soccer Taught Me About Saving Lives

    What Pro Soccer Taught Me About Saving Lives
    Jul 10 2026
    Once defending goals in Major League Soccer, Dr. Marshall Leonard now defends lives as a physician. Today, he shares the wisdom that carried him through life transitions. Plus, the time he faced Brazilian soccer legend, Ronaldinho. This episode was produced by Sofia Sanchez. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • How to Tap Into Your 'Flow State'

    How to Tap Into Your 'Flow State'
    Jul 7 2026
    When Lionel Messi and fellow stars of the FIFA World Cup enter "the zone," what's happening in their brains? Today, neuroscientist Dr. Rui Costa tells Sanjay how you can think like a top athlete and find your own "flow state." This episode was produced by Sofía Sanchez. Medical writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins