Chasing Life

Dr. Sanjay Gupta returned to his alma mater, University of Michigan Medical School, where he addressed the Class of 2026. Today on Chasing Life, he shares that warm welcome to the newest grads, full of lessons from the field.

Our show was produced by Sofía Sanchez

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane

Senior Producer: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’ve ever woken up to a sudden, painful leg cramp, you’re not alone. Sanjay takes a closer look at a listener's question about nighttime leg cramps -- and why popular remedies like bananas and magnesium don’t always help. Plus, what swollen feet and ankles can reveal about your health. 

This episode was produced by Jennifer Lai with assistance from Elizabeth Corallo

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane

Senior Producer: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thinning hair, shedding, and sudden graying can send people searching for answers. This week, Sanjay speaks with dermatologist and Harvard assistant professor Dr. Maryanne Makredes Senna about what could be driving hair loss, what to watch for, and which treatments are actually worth it. Plus, practical tips and the biggest myths to avoid.

This episode was produced by Jennifer Lai and Kyra Dahring.  

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane 

Senior Producer: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a deadly outbreak on an expedition cruise ship, listeners have questions about hantavirus and what it means for them. Sanjay breaks down what we know about how it spreads, and how worried you actually need to be. Plus, what experts are saying about the pandemic potential of the virus. 

This episode was produced by Andrea Kane, Jennifer Lai and Kyra Dahring.

Senior Producer: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More people are turning to AI for health advice, but how reliable is it? Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with Dr. Bob Wachter, author of "A Giant Leap," to unpack how AI is already helping patients and doctors, where it can go wrong, and how to use these tools safely without over relying on them. Dr. Gupta is a practicing neurosurgeon and member of the National Academy of Medicine’s AI Code of Conduct Steering Committee. He has previously provided limited consulting to OpenEvidence as a medical advisor.

Our show was produced by Kyra Dahring with support from Jennifer Lai and Elizabeth Corallo

Medical Writer: Andrea KaneSenior Producer: Dan BloomTechnical Director: Dan Dzula
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices