How Early Should You Check Your Cholesterol?

How Early Should You Check Your Cholesterol?

If you thought high cholesterol was something to worry about later in life, you’re not alone. But new advice has a lot of people wondering if they should be getting checked sooner. Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks down the new guidelines, who should pay attention, and what it actually means for you. Want to check your risk? Try the American Heart Association’s PREVENT calculator. Producer: Kyra Dahring Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Amanda Sealy Senior Producer: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Why Allergies Are Getting Worse

Why Allergies Are Getting Worse

“All About Allergies” is the new book by Dr. Zachary Rubin, a double-board certified allergist and immunologist who joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta to break down what distinguishes an allergy from an intoleran...

20 Mar 31min

Are Eggs as Bad for Your Cholesterol as People Think?

Are Eggs as Bad for Your Cholesterol as People Think?

Americans eat hundreds of eggs a year. But when it comes to cholesterol, how much of an impact do those eggs make We crack open the science on this week’s Paging Dr. Gupta. Plus, what really happens t...

17 Mar 15min

Believe Your Brain is Destined to Decline? Think Again.

Believe Your Brain is Destined to Decline? Think Again.

Most of us assume major brain decline and memory loss are inevitable as we age, but research shows that’s not the case. So what does it take to keep your brain healthy and even help it grow? Dr. Sanja...

13 Mar 38min

Here’s Why You Should Take Your Shoes off at the Door...Please

Here’s Why You Should Take Your Shoes off at the Door...Please

Whether it’s a cultural custom or hygiene preference, many households keep a strict no-shoes policy. But, how much healthier does it really keep us? Dr. Sanjay Gupta gets to the bottom of your shoes -...

10 Mar 16min

Could Caring for Others Change Your Brain for the Better?

Could Caring for Others Change Your Brain for the Better?

We all know caregiving takes time, energy, and emotional bandwidth — but it may also change us for the better. Sanjay sits down with writer Elissa Strauss, author of When You Care: The Unexpected Magi...

6 Mar 30min

Denmark's Vaccine Lessons for America

Denmark's Vaccine Lessons for America

US health officials have recently reduced the childhood vaccine schedule, taking cues from Denmark's leaner approach. Dr. Sanjay Gupta travels to Copenhagen to understand why some Americans think Denm...

3 Mar 16min

The Miracle and Mystery of Consciousness

The Miracle and Mystery of Consciousness

Can modern science explain, or even define, the mystery of human consciousness? Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with writer Michael Pollan to talk about his new book, A World Appears: A Journey Into Consci...

27 Feb 27min

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