Three-quarters of U.S. adults are overweight or obese. But Kevin Hall, a former researcher at the National Institutes of Health and one of the world’s top experts in food science, is on a mission to take the shame out of weight gain. He joins Sanjay to talk about his new book, Food Intelligence: The Science of How Food Both Nourishes and Harms Us, and why ou ... Show More
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
Apr 2025
Ultra-Processed People: How Big Food Is Rewiring Our Brains | Chris Van Tulleken
Ultra-processed food is the new cigarette—and it's fueling a global health crisis hiding in plain sight. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Chris van Tulleken—infectious disease physician, BBC broadcaster, and author of Ultra-Processed People—to expose the truth behind ultra-p ... Show More
1h 24m
May 2025
Harvard Doctor: Obesity, cancer, and the real cost of convenience food | Dr. Andy Chan
Ultra-processed foods now make up over half of what many of us eat - and the health consequences are only just coming into focus. In this episode, we reveal what’s really happening inside your body when you eat these foods daily. Our guest is Dr. Andy Chan, a Harvard professor an ... Show More
51m 29s
Oct 2024
The Science of Obesity | Dr. Layne Norton
In this episode of The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show, I sit down with Dr. Layne Norton, a scientist and nutrition expert, to unpack the complex truths behind obesity, weight management, and diet myths. Together, we discuss what truly drives weight gain beyond the “calories in vs. calor ... Show More
2h 6m
Apr 2025
2962: Weight: Is It Simply a Matter of Will Power? by Nancy Clark on Healthy Weight Management
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Episode 2962:
Nancy Clark challenges the notion that weight control is simply about willpower, highlighting how genetics, environme ... Show More
12m 27s
Feb 2025
3 simple steps to transform your metabolism | Shawn Stevenson and Prof. Tim Spector
Only 12% of American adults are considered metabolically healthy - meaning the vast majority are at increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and strokes. But what exactly is metabolism, and why does it matter so much for our health? In this episode, bestselling author and healt ... Show More
59m 18s
May 2024
068: Debunking Nutrition Myths, A Different Approach To Pain Management & Exposing Fitness Lies With Layne Norton
This week, I am excited to have Layne Norton with me on the podcast. Layne has been a huge inspiration and a source of knowledge since my health and fitness journey began. After years of study and research, he obtained a PhD in nutritional sciences, and his extensive knowledge is ... Show More
2h 23m
May 2025
Diversify Your Diet, Forget Calories & Change Your Mindset to Heal Your Metabolism with Ben Azadi
Dr. Mindy is joined by Ben Azadi to chat about metabolic health and Ben's new book, 'Metabolic Freedom.' Ben shares the main reasons behind the increase in metabolic diseases and busts common myths like the idea that weight loss is all about calories in, calories out. He stresses ... Show More
1h 9m