Keto. High protein. Intermittent fasting. So many diets claim to be the best way to lose weight. But do diets actually work? Research shows that diets don’t lead to long-term weight loss for most people, and that even two people following the same “healthy” diet can have wildly different results. Stanford University nutrition professor Dr. Christopher Gardne ... Show More
May 26
Should You Be Worried About Ebola?
As a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa raises alarm, listeners have questions about what it is, how it spreads, and how worried they should be. Sanjay breaks down what we know — including why Ebola is highly infectious but not easily contagious — and why this outbreak has ... Show More
17m 42s
May 22
Hope and Advice for Recent Grads
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: ... Show More
19m 42s
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 2021
What Do You Think About a 'Raw Foods, Vegan, Low-Fat, Mostly Fruit, With a Lot of Walking' Plan for Weight Loss?
"What do you think about a 'raw foods, vegan, low-fat, mostly fruit, with a lot of walking' plan for weight loss?" asks letsgoski from Instagram. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Sugar Impact Diet.
According to JJ, there are som ... Show More
9m 35s
Mar 2023
How a Busy Mom of 3 Finally Lost Weight After Slim Fast, Weight Watchers, and Keto Didn’t Work For Her
“Food has been my hiding place and comfort for so long.”“The physical weight that I was hanging onto is a result of the mental burden that I’ve been carrying for many, many years.”
That’s just two quotes from this powerful episode. Today you’re going to hear incredible weight los ... Show More
44m 34s
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