After losing both parents to bone cancer, one listener wants to know what that means for their own risk. Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks it down—then tackles another question millions wonder about: Is taking a sleep pill every night worse than waking up over and over again?
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Oct 7
Can Tiger Balm Help With Aches and Pains?
Does tiger balm, that intense-smelling ointment that we rub into our muscles to relieve aches and pains, actually do anything? We get to the bottom of that on this week’s Paging Doctor Gupta. Plus, can already being on an antibiotic protect you from someone else’s pneumonia? This ... Show More
15m 26s
Oct 3
Beyond the Headlines of MAHA With the FDA
Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with Dr. Marty Makary, U.S. FDA Commissioner to dig beyond the headlines of this Administration’s latest efforts to “Make America Healthy Again.” This conversation took place on Friday, September 26th, 2025. Our show was produced by Jennifer Lai, with a ... Show More
29m 49s
Dec 2024
125. Kristen Holmes: WHOOP’s Principal Scientist Reveals Game-Changing Research
Could sleep consistency, not duration, be the hidden key to elite performance? In this conversation with WHOOP's Global Head of Performance & Science, Kristen Holmes, we uncover revolutionary findings that are reshaping our understanding of sleep science. Together, we dive deep i ... Show More
1h 9m
Feb 2025
375: The Future of Aging: Ancient Secrets for Healthy Longevity | Dr. Anurag Singh
Dr. Motley welcomes Dr. Anurag Singh, MD, medical researcher and chief medical officer at Timeline, for a conversation about the future of longevity and healthspan. We all want to age well, with our minds and mobility intact. Dr. Singh gives us the latest research on reversing th ... Show More
37m 31s
Dec 2024
123. Dr. Peter Diamandis: The Future of Health with Stem Cells, Blood Filtration, & AI
What if you could become biologically 20 years younger in just 12 months? According to Dr. Peter Diamandis, XPRIZEFoundation founder and author of the “Longevity Guidebook,” we’re closer than you think. In this episode, Dr. Peter Diamandis reveals why 2024 marks the beginning of ... Show More
1h 17m
May 2021
Cancer, body image, and wearing that swimsuit
One in every two of us will be affected by cancer at some point in our lives. Today Dr. Philippa Kaye, GP and author, comes on the show to talk about cancer and body image.
When Dr. Philippa was 39, she was told she had bowel cancer. It changed everything. “I spent my whole life ... Show More
22m 29s
Aug 20
Why numeracy counts in everyday life, with Ellen Peters, PhD
From deciding whether to buy a house to weighing the risks and benefits of taking a new medication, many important life decisions hinge on understanding numbers, statistics and probability. Ellen Peters, PhD, author of “Innumeracy in the Wild: Misunderstanding and Misusing Number ... Show More
35m 22s
Sep 2024
2693: Is Stressing Out Over Money Hurting Your Health? by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2693:Stressing over finances isn't just a mental burden; it's a serious threat to your physical health, relationships, and o ... Show More
13m 18s