When Snoring Becomes a Danger to Your Health

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Andy Scholes and Coy Wire -- who played nine seasons in the NFL -- sit down to discuss their love of the game, what's changed, and what all parents and kids need to know. This episode was produced by Dan Bloom and Nadia Kounang. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcats: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Navigating supplement offerings, in a store or online, can be overwhelming. There’s a pill  or a potion for everything, from losing weight to boosting brain power. But how do you know what you need? Join Dr. Sanjay Gupta for a conversation with supplement safety expert Dr. Pieter Cohen to learn how these add-ons are policed and what to look for on the label. This episode originally aired in July 2025. This episode was produced by Madeleine Thompson and Leying Tang. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Senior Producer: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chronic disease, anxiety, ADHD, and even the shape of a person's face could be consequences of dysfunctional breathing. And most of us, it turns out, are doing it wrong – but it’s never too late to fix it. Sanjay sits down with journalist James Nestor to discuss the fifth anniversary edition of Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, and how simple changes to the way we breathe can start improving our health right away. This episode originally aired in January 2025. This episode was produced by Jesse Remedios and Leying Tang.Medical Writer: Andrea KaneSenior Producer: Dan BloomTechnical Director: Dan DzulaSr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No, you’re not petty for feeling jealous. Research shows humans experience this emotion even before they can crawl. CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with psychologist Dr. Joli Hamilton to demystify jealousy and why the complex emotion is not only natural but could actually be beneficial.   This episode originally aired in February 2025.  This episode was produced by Sofia Sanchez, Jesse Remedios, and Grace Walker. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Senior Producer: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More Americans are traveling abroad for medical care. Sanjay talks with Harvard Law professor Glenn Cohen about vetting providers, understanding risks and asking the right questions, plus a practical checklist for navigating the process. Harvard Law Bulletin, “Patient Without Borders,” July 1, 2013 We're taking a short summer break and will be back in September with plenty of exciting new episodes. This episode was produced by Jennifer Lai and Sofia Sanchez. Video production by Ross Helman, Bob Nebel, Jasmine Brooks Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam has been covering the weather for more than 20 years, and sees the increasing rate of extreme weather events as our new reality. He shares some of his stories and tips for staying safe in dangerous conditions with Dr. Sanjay Gupta. This episode was produced by Madeleine Thompson and Leying Tang  Medical Writer: Andrea Kane  Showrunner: Dan Bloom  Technical Director: Dan Dzula  Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 and Sofia Sanchez.  Video production by Ross Helman, Bob Nebel and Jasmine Brooks.  Medical Writer: Andrea Kane  Showrunner: Dan Bloom  Technical Director: Dan Dzula  Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An FDA panel has recommended allowing compounding pharmacies to make six unapproved peptides. Dr. Sanjay Gupta and CNN Health's John Bonifield discuss their popularity, safety concerns and what comes next. This episode was produced by Madeleine Thompson and Leying Tang. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with Dr. Paul Hoff, an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist (otolaryngologist) at the University of Michigan, about why sleep apnea is often missed, how it can harm the body and mind, and the latest treatment options. This episode was produced by Madeleine Thompson and Andrea Kane.  Video production: Bob Nebel and Jasmine Brooks.  Medical Writer: Andrea Kane  Showrunner: Dan Bloom  Techical Director: Dan Dzula  Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Climate change and land use are helping ticks spread into new areas, bringing serious diseases, including one that can trigger an allergy to red meat and dairy. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how to protect yourself, while Meg Tirrell reports from one tick hotspot.  This episode was produced by Leying Tang, Madeleine Thompson, and Andrea Kane. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices