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  • Ultraprocessed Foods: How Bad Could They Be?

    Ultraprocessed Foods: How Bad Could They Be?
    Feb 21 2025
    We’ve all heard that so-called “ultraprocessed” foods aren’t great for us—but why? It turns out scientists are still trying to figure that out. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with his friend and colleague, CNN’s Meg Tirrell, to talk about her recent visit to the National Institutes of Health, where researchers are studying the effects of these foods in ways that could shape future food policy and change how we shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 min
  • A Breakthrough in Pain Management Without Opioids

    A Breakthrough in Pain Management Without Opioids
    Feb 18 2025
    Big news in pain management, the FDA has approved a new opioid-free pain medication. So how is it different from what’s already out there? Plus, if you missed your flu shot in the fall, is it still worth getting one now? Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    13 min
  • Relax, Jealousy is Normal

    Relax, Jealousy is Normal
    Feb 14 2025
    No, you’re not petty for feeling jealous. Research shows humans experience this emotion even before they can crawl. CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with psychologist Dr. Joli Hamilton to demystify jealousy and why the complex emotion is not only natural but could actually be beneficial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 min
  • Fasting and Fighting Cruise Ship Viruses: What You Need to Know

    Fasting and Fighting Cruise Ship Viruses: What You Need to Know
    Feb 11 2025
    Curious about intermittent fasting? Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers a listener’s question by breaking down the science and shares his own experience. Plus, with cruise season in full swing, he shares essential tips to help you avoid norovirus and stay healthy on your next vacation. For a deeper dive into intermittent fasting, check out our episode, “Do Diets Really Work?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 min
  • How to Hack Your Brain’s Reward System

    How to Hack Your Brain’s Reward System
    Feb 7 2025
    What if staying motivated wasn’t about willpower, but strategy? ADHD coach Eric Tivers created the Dopamenu, a personalized menu of small, satisfying activities designed to boost focus, motivation, and well-being. He joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta to explain how this simple strategy helped him manage ADHD and why it might work for anyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 min
  • Want a Healthier Mocktail? Here’s How

    Want a Healthier Mocktail? Here’s How
    Feb 4 2025
    You can find mocktails on just about any menu these days, but can you enjoy the trend without the sugar overload? Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers a listener’s question and shares tips from a mixologist on crafting healthier zero-proof drinks. Want to learn more about alcohol's health impacts? Check out our episode, 'Your Shame-Free Guide to Cutting Back on Booze.’ Need inspiration? Discover 32 of the best nonalcoholic drinks for Dry January and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    12 min
  • What If Healing Your Mind Starts in Your Body?

    What If Healing Your Mind Starts in Your Body?
    Jan 31 2025
    Trauma has become a buzzword in the zeitgeist over the years, but do we really understand what it means and how it impacts the body? Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with psychiatrist Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score, to explore what both psychologists and the public often get wrong about trauma—and why he believes our bodies hold the key to healing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 min
  • One Doctor's Decision to Stop Showering

    One Doctor's Decision to Stop Showering
    Jan 24 2025
    Dr. James Hamblin stopped taking regular showers. And no, he didn’t stink. The doctor and journalist joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta to explain why he set out to challenge this social norm and the science behind doing less to stay clean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 min