Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Your Checklist for Medical Care Abroad

More Americans are traveling abroad for medical care. Sanjay talks with Harvard Law professor Glenn Cohen about vetting providers, understanding risks and asking the right questions, plus a practical checklist for navigating the process. Harvard Law Bulletin, “Patient Without Borders,” July 1, 2013 [https://hls.harvard.edu/today/patients-without-borders-i-glenn-cohen-on-the-rise-of-medical-tourism/] We're taking a short summer break and will be back in September with plenty of exciting new episodes. This episode was produced by Jennifer Lai and Sofia Sanchez. Video production by Ross Helman, Bob Nebel, 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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

How to Protect Yourself from Extreme Weather

CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam has been covering the weather for more than 20 years, and sees the increasing rate of extreme weather events as our new reality. He shares some of his stories and tips for staying safe in dangerous conditions with Dr. Sanjay Gupta. 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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Next Breakthrough Addiction Treatment May Be Here

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 and 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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Why Peptides Are So Popular

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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

When Snoring Becomes a Danger to Your Health

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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]