Episodes

  • The Organ Transplant Revolution Starts Here

    The Organ Transplant Revolution Starts Here
    Jun 20 2025
    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 everything – using organs from animals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • How AI Might Be Helping Your Doctor Treat You

    How AI Might Be Helping Your Doctor Treat You
    Jun 17 2025
    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 different types of pain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • The Answer to Pain May Lie in Your Brain

    The Answer to Pain May Lie in Your Brain
    Jun 13 2025
    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 Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life.” And in this episode, he's switching over to the guest chair to talk about the rise of chronic pain, its mental toll, and the changing approaches to treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Does Your “Filtered” Water Still Have Fluoride?

    Does Your “Filtered” Water Still Have Fluoride?
    Jun 10 2025
    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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • What Your Sweat Could Reveal About Your Health

    What Your Sweat Could Reveal About Your Health
    Jun 6 2025
    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: sweat. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with Professor John Rogers, Director of Northwestern’s Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, to explore the science of sweat and why it holds so much promise for the future of health monitoring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Billy Joel’s Brain Condition, Explained

    Billy Joel’s Brain Condition, Explained
    Jun 3 2025
    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, and what you should know if someone in your life is dealing with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Unlock Your Memory by Memorizing Less

    Unlock Your Memory by Memorizing Less
    May 30 2025
    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 to share why the key to remembering more may be to memorize less. Plus, Ranganath weighs in on what could change for human memory in the age of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Worried About Prostate Cancer? Here’s What to Know.

    Worried About Prostate Cancer? Here’s What to Know.
    May 27 2025
    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 about PSA tests, family history, screening age, and how your diet might factor in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 mins