Worried About Prostate Cancer? Here’s What to Know.

For something that’s a universal experience, pain has been pretty hard to measure, treat and even understand. That’s what Dr. Sanjay Gupta decided to write his forthcoming book, “It Doesn’t Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life.” And in this episode, he's switching over to the guest chair to talk about the rise of chronic pain, its mental toll, and the changing approaches to treatment.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A simple question about your filtered water leads to some surprising truths about fluoride. Then: what to eat to keep your brain sharp—Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares the best foods for your memory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every day, thousands of people use fitness trackers and glucose monitors to better understand their health. The next wave of personal health tech might just focus on something we usually overlook: sweat. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with Professor John Rogers, Director of Northwestern’s Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, to explore the science of sweat and why it holds so much promise for the future of health monitoring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Billy Joel canceled part of his tour because of a brain condition known as normal pressure hydrocephalus, a lot of you had questions. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains what it is, how it’s diagnosed, and what you should know if someone in your life is dealing with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The average American takes in about 34 gigabytes of information each day -- that's a lot for our brains to process and remember. Top memory expert Dr. Charan Ranganath sits down with Dr. Sanjay Gupta to share why the key to remembering more may be to memorize less. Plus, Ranganath weighs in on what could change for human memory in the age of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and President Biden’s recent diagnosis has many people asking: Am I at risk? Should I get screened? Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks down what to know about PSA tests, family history, screening age, and how your diet might factor in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can you maintain good health into your 80s and beyond? Cardiologist Dr. Eric Topol says yes. He joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta explain why preventing the onset of major diseases is key to extending your life and health-span. And he shares the new screening tools that might help us do it.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whole, skim, oat, almond, pistachio…the milk options seem endless! But which one's actually the healthiest? Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks it down. Plus, if someone’s in the middle of a bad dream, should you wake them? The answer might surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What actually happens in the brain during pregnancy? Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Laura Pritschet joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta to unpack the hormonal shifts and brain changes that support new parenthood and how understanding them could reshape the way we think about women’s health.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes us to Milwaukee, where rising concerns over lead paint in public schools have parents and health officials on high alert. Plus, answers to your questions about lead in everyday life — including whether that chocolate you're eating could be a hidden source of exposure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices