How Hibernation Could Redefine Space Travel and Medicine
Animals can hibernate, slowing down most metabolic functions — heart rate, blood flow, brain activity, and body temperature — then waking as if nothing happened. Humans have never done this, but what ...
20 Feb 24min
Think You’re Too Young for Colorectal Cancer? Think Again.
Colorectal cancer is rising quickly among young adults – in fact, it’s the leading cause of cancer deaths for adults under 50 in the United States. And after actor James Van Der Beek’s diagnosis and d...
17 Feb 15min
The Science Behind a Broken Heart
Love can be one of life’s greatest joys and heartbreak one of its deepest pains. Sanjay talks with psychiatrist and neuroscientist Yoram Yovell about how heartbreak affects the body, why emotional pai...
13 Feb 28min
Do Endurance Sports Damage Your Brain?
Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks down what research says about long-distance training and neurodegenerative diseases. Plus, he reports on which type of field is...
10 Feb 15min
How You Can Stay Motivated to Exercise
We all know exercise is good for our health, but have you already quit your New Year’s fitness goal? Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with psychologist Dr. Diana Hill to break down why we don’t want to move...
6 Feb 28min
What to Know Before Trying Cannabis for Arthritis Pain
CBD and THC are being used more than ever for arthritis and joint pain. But does microdosing cannabis really help with inflammation, and what should you know before trying it? We’ll dig into the scien...
3 Feb 17min
Why You Should Brush Your Teeth Before Breakfast
We all know we should brush and floss our teeth. But the reason goes beyond a sparkling smile and keeping bad breath at bay. The mouth is a critical and often overlooked organ when it comes to improvi...
30 Jan 30min
Should You Eat Before or After Strength-Training?
Strength training can be confusing enough on its own. But mix in what —and when— to eat, and you might just choose to sit on the couch instead. Dr. Sanjay Gupta serves up answers in this episode of Pa...
27 Jan 16min
