At any given moment, more than 100,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant. Every day, 17 of them die waiting. This is a story of survival, bravery, and a medical breakthrough that could solve everything – using organs from animals.
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Jul 31
The Next Breakthrough Addiction Treatment May Be Here
The diabetes drugs that transformed weight loss may be key to treating addiction, too. Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with Dr. Dhruv Khullar about how GLP-1s affect the brain, its reward system, and maybe even addiction. This episode was produced by Jennifer Lai with assistance from Sof ... Show More
29m 14s
Sep 2024
Should We Legalize the Market for Human Organs?
Over 103,000 people need organ donations in the U.S. Some economists and health experts wonder whether creating a free or regulated market would resolve this. Those in support argue that with proper regulations, it can be safe, ethical, and financially beneficial for both sellers ... Show More
53m 15s