How Safe Are Your Food Storage Habits?

Most of us try to avoid stress at all costs. But Dr. Sharon Bergquist, author of ‘The Stress Paradox,’ says too little stress can be just as bad for you. Bergquist sits down with Dr. Sanjay Gupta to explain the surprising science behind how some stress can make you healthier, and the steps you can take to harness it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever find yourself staring at cooking oils in the store, wondering which ones are actually good for you? Dr. Sanjay Gupta clears up the confusion on which oils are healthier. Plus, how much water do you really need each day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Research shows that kids are starting puberty earlier than ever, with the average age now beginning at 8 for girls and 9 for boys. But what does this mean for their long-term health? Sanjay sits down with Dr. Cara Natterson, a pediatrician and expert on adolescent health, to discuss the implications of early puberty, what's driving the shift, and what anyone with a young person in their life needs to know to navigate this crucial time.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been five years since Covid-19 was declared a pandemic, but for some, the symptoms are still lingering—just how common is that? Plus, if you’ve ever wondered whether natural deodorant is really better for you, Dr. Sanjay Gupta weighs in.    Want to learn more about personal hygiene habits? Check out our episode, 'One Doctor's Decision to Stop Showering’ or read the article, ‘How often should you shower? Advice from a doctor who bucked social norms.’  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Covid-19 pandemic unleashed a new level of conspiracy theories and medical misinformation that some dubbed an ‘infodemic.’ Science influencer and infectious disease researcher Laurel Bristow made a name online de-bunking false claims. Now, five years after COVID was declared a pandemic, she joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta to talk about her new approach to spotting shoddy science.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pneumonia is a serious threat; what can you do to lower your risk? Plus, for all the night owls out there, Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers a listener’s question: are your late-night habits lazy, or is there actual science behind them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What can a doctor learn from becoming a patient? That’s what Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, a surgeon and president-elect of the American Medical Association, set his mind on when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor last year. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with his old friend, before and after surgery, to see what Mukkamala’s experience taught him about U.S. healthcare being on the other side of the stethoscope.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever been told to let hot food cool before putting it in the fridge? And what about those "microwave-safe" plastic containers—are they actually safe? Dr. Sanjay Gupta weighs in on these common kitchen debates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We haven’t talked much about measles since it was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000. But measles is one of the most contagious viruses on the planet, and lower vaccination rates have given it a chance to spread—just like we’re seeing in West Texas. Dr. Sanjay Gupta traveled there to find out how the outbreak started, what’s being done to contain it, and how the community is coping.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Measles was considered eliminated in the United States in 2000 — so why is it making a comeback? Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports from West Texas where there’s a growing outbreak to answer your pressing questions on the virus and explain how to protect yourself and your family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices