There's no shortage of products and procedures promising a quick way to weight loss. But do they work? Or is it all just marketing and hype? In this episode, Sanjay speaks with Dr. Mikhail Varshavski – better known as Doctor Mike — who has made it his mission to debunk medical misinformation. He’ll dive into popular weight loss methods, how they supposedly w ... Show More
Jul 24
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 Thomp ... Show More
27m 18s
Jul 21
Ticks are on the Move, Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Climate change and land use are helping ticks spread into new areas, bringing serious diseases, including one that can trigger an allergy to red meat and dairy. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how to protect yourself, while Meg Tirrell reports from one tick hotspot. This episode was pr ... Show More
15m 22s
Aug 2021
Weight loss supplements: how hype triumphs over substance
Weight loss supplements are big business. Fat burners, fat blockers, metabolism boosters, appetite suppressants – these are just some of the popular kinds of pills, potions and herbal concoctions that fly off pharmacy and health food store shelves. But how effective are any of th ... Show More
12m 31s
May 2022
Weight Loss and Diet Myths - Part Two
Lose belly fat, the best diet pills, how to lose weight fast, fat loss cream, burn fat while eating your favorite foods, detoxes, herbal cleanses, and the grapefruit diet . . .Those are the obvious weight loss myths that I hope you’re not falling for. But that’s not what this epi ... Show More
28m 53s
Jun 2023
How To Lose Weight Without Dieting
“Lose weight while eating your favorite foods!”“Burn fat without doing a strict diet!”“Drop pounds without dieting!”These headlines are specifically designed to catch your attention and promise something that you really, really want, but will they deliver? Ehh, maybe … but probab ... Show More
17m 48s