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Sanjay: No, That's Not Me Hawking Cures - Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta - Podcast on CNN Podcasts
Dr. Sanjay Gupta 00:00:04 Welcome to Paging Dr. Gupta. This is the place I get to answer your health questions. I love doing it. So if you've got something on your mind, you've come to the right place. On this program, we try and take your real life questions and then do some homework and try and answer them for you using science and facts. Kyra, who do we have first today? Kyra Dahring 00:00:27 Hi, Sanjay. So today's first question is very personal. It's actually about you. Here, take a listen. Caller, Helena 00:00:36 Hi, my name is Helena, and I'm curious to see whether you're behind a product called IQ Blast. I saw a video that looks like you were featured in that, but I'm not sure if that's the real you or someone else. And that really will make a determination as to whether I purchase this product or not. Thank you. Dr. Sanjay Gupta 00:01:05 Okay, thank you very much for this question. This has been something that's been on my mind a lot. So first of all, the short answer is no. That is not me in the video. But I want to fill you in on what's really happening here, after this. Dr. Sanjay Gupta 00:01:23 'Okay, so the question was whether I was hawking, promoting, selling any brain-boosting products on the internet. There's one ad in particular that's been making a lot of rounds. FAKE AI Audio 00:01:33 The key isn't some new drug. It all comes down to a simple honey recipe and a powerful traditional Indian root developed by Dr. Sanjay Gupta himself. I want to say that this is truly a landmark... Dr. Sanjay Gupta 00:01:44 'So let me reiterate and be very clear about this. No, that is not me. And it's not my colleague Anderson Cooper either who you hear in the clip as well. What you just heard is fake, a deepfake AI. Now look, this is going to become an increasing concern. So it's something we're going to all need to be more mindful about. And at the same time when it comes to medical things, there are a lot of people who want answers. They want real solutions, especially when it comes to things like Alzheimer's, how to prevent it, treat it, maybe even cure it. But to be clear, that's not what this is about. This is a total scam designed to take away your money. I'll tell you, you're not the only one asking this question, I've gotten so many voicemails, so many emails, so many people reaching out about this. People who I think are legitimately suffering, legitimately looking for some sort of answers, and think that maybe they've stumbled upon it. These ads are designed to look very convincing so don't feel bad if you've been fooled or duped by this. There are a couple things I do want you to keep in mind especially when it comes to potentially fake medical breakthroughs. Look and listen carefully. If something seems too good to be true, then it probably is, meaning it's not true. If the voice or the recording sounds off, pay attention to that. Maybe it's just something that you can't quite put your finger on. It sounds flat. It sounds unnatural. Be very skeptical of that. Lip sync issues. Do the lip movements match the words? That's something else you can find. If the face appears to be too smooth or alternatively too asymmetrical or if the lighting and background are inconsistent that usually means they are pulling from several different clips and trying to mash it together to make it look like just one thing. So if any or all of those things are true then there's a really good chance that what you're listening to or watching is AI-generated. You gotta trust your gut a bit on this one. Now if you do see something that sort of piques your interest, look at the source. Who put the video out? Is it a reputable organization? Then double check it, triple check it. See if you can find evidence of the so-called breakthrough on other sources. Something that you know is reputable. Something that you definitely trust. If it's me, and I'm talking about Alzheimer's disease, and I am talking about a big breakthrough, it's not gonna be on some shadowy social media site. I'm gonna proclaim it loud and clear, hopefully with a lot of evidence and a lot of context so it can be most helpful to you. So again, I'm glad the question was asked. It's been asked a lot, thousands of times to me personally just over the last couple of weeks. That is not me. I hope more than anyone that we develop some good breakthroughs when it comes to things like Alzheimer's. Be sure, if that happens, I'll make sure you know about it. After the break, what it means when prostate cancer spreads to the bone, and what you should watch for. Dr. Sanjay Gupta 00:05:16 For another question. Kyra, who do we have next? Kyra Dahring 00:05:19 Next is a question that may be on the minds of many cancer patients. Here's Joe. Caller, Joe 00:05:23 Hey, good afternoon, Sanjay. My name is Joe and I'm 71 years old. I was diagnosed with cancer, prostate cancer, five years ago. I'm currently under active surveillance. My question to you is how does one know whether or not prostate cancer cells have metastasized to bones or anywhere else in the body? Question that I've been struggling with here since we heard the news about President Biden. Um, and I was just wondering if you could help me. Thank you, doctor. Dr. Sanjay Gupta 00:05:58 'Okay, great question. First of all, as anyone with cancer knows, it can be tricky. It can be a tricky adversary. What sometimes happens is that cancer cells will leave the primary location and then travel, travel throughout the body, through the blood, through the lymph tissue to one or more parts of the body and then take up residence there. The cancer is then said to have metastasized. And, as a general rule, that is gonna make it more complicated to treat. So, to this question specifically, prostate cancer in particular, when it spreads, does tend to spread or metastasize to the bones, especially the spine and the pelvis, but it can affect other bones as well, the ribs and I've even seen prostate cancer spread to the skull. It can go to the lymph nodes. That's part of an interconnected system that helps the body filter fluids and help fight infections. Prostate cancer can even spread sometimes to other organs, particularly the lungs and the liver. Now, it can be sometimes tough to know just based on your symptoms if your cancer has metastasized. You might feel fatigued or generally unwell. You might begin to experience unexplained weight loss, but you might not have any symptoms at all. Now depending on were your cancer has metastasized, you might have specific symptoms related to that. So for bone metastases, the most common symptoms are going to be, no surprise, bone pain. And that bone pain can be a dull ache or it can be sudden and stabbing. It might get worse, might wake you up at night, you might develop bone weakness, maybe even bone fractures. If it's spreading to the lymph nodes, you might feel swelling and pain or tenderness in the area where the cancer has spread. But again, I wanna reiterate, you might not know at all. You might not have any symptoms at all or at least no new symptoms. So Joe, I think it's important to see your doctor if you feel off or if you're developing unusual symptoms. You may be the first line of detection when it comes to something like that. Afterwards, they can do a scan to determine if your cancer has spread. And as a general rule, the earlier that a problem is caught, the easier it will be to treat. So pay attention to those signs, especially if you know you have cancer and now you're worried about potential spread. So, Joe, thank you for calling in with your concern. And I'm certainly wishing both Joes, you and former President Joe Biden, good luck with your health and your treatment. That's all the time we have for today. Thanks to everyone who has been sending in questions. I love hearing from you. Your curiosity, your stories, your voice. It's really bringing this show to life. So keep the great questions coming. If there's something health-related you've been wondering about, send to us and we might answer it, next week even. Record a voice memo, email it to asksanjay@ Or give us a call 470-396-0832. Thanks for listening, I'll be back next Tuesday.
CNN
05-08-2025
- Health
- CNN
Can You Lower Your Risk for Dementia? - Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta - Podcast on CNN Podcasts
Dr. Sanjay Gupta 00:00:03 Welcome to Paging Dr. Gupta. Thank you so much for joining us. We are really trying to be your source for answers to whatever health questions you've been mulling over. Feel free to send those in to us. This is the show where we take those questions, really dig into the science and hopefully the stories behind them. Kyra's back with us. Who do we have first? Kyra Dahring 00:00:24 Hey Sanjay. So first up today, we've got a question from Alan in Ottawa, Canada, who wrote in asking if having type 2 diabetes accelerates cognitive decline if you're over the age of 70. Dr. Sanjay Gupta 00:00:40 Alan, I am really glad you asked about this, because so many people in both Canada and the United States have type 2 diabetes. In fact, around 11% of the general population lives with diabetes, and the numbers for those over the age of 65 jump up close to 30%. Keep that in mind when we give you the answer right after the break. Dr. Sanjay Gupta 00:01:06 'Alright, so does having type 2 diabetes affect cognitive decline in older adults? Well, the short answer, unfortunately, is yes. Studies find that diabetes can increase the odds of developing cognitive decline up to two times. A 2021 JAMA study following about 10,000 men and women found that those who had diabetes at age 70 had a higher likelihood of developing cognitive decline. So, you know, older adults with diabetes do have higher instances of dementia overall, Alzheimer's disease, and also something known as vascular dementia. And it has also been shown that the risk of cognitive decline in dementia is higher for those who develop diabetes at a younger age. So the earlier the age when you develop diabetes, the more likely you are to have cognitive decline again after age 70. Now, we don't know exactly why this is, but the connection appears to be pretty strong. So much so that some people have started calling Alzheimer's type 3 diabetes. Now that might be a bit hyperbolic, but I think there's no question that we know diabetes raises the risk of heart disease and stroke, which hurt heart and blood vessels, damaged blood vessels in the brain, could contribute to cognitive decline. We also know that the brain is dependent on many different chemicals, which can become imbalanced when insulin is not working as it should. Some of those changes could trigger cognitive decline, high blood sugar all by itself is pro-inflammatory that could damage brain cells and cause dementia to develop. But all this to say that there's clearly a connection between lifestyle and dementia. In fact, if you look at some of the latest studies, probably around 40% of dementia cases are preventable through lifestyle changes -- healthy balanced diet, physical activity, exercising your brain, social activity, and yes, keeping your blood sugar in check. There was another recent study called the Poynter Study, around 2,000 participants from across the United States, people who were between the ages of 60 and 79 and were cognitively healthy, okay, so they did not have problems, but they were leading sedentary lifestyles and had a higher risk of dementia due to health issues like pre-diabetes or borderline high blood pressure. And what they did in these two groups is one was given sort of a structured lifestyle intervention program, and the other was given guidance, but they were told to sort of do it on their own. All of it was geared towards healthy behaviors. Things like 30 minutes of cardio a day plus several days of weight training, a Mediterranean DASH diet, which is basically the Mediterranean diet with even more salt restrictions, certain brain training exercises, social activities, and health monitoring. Both groups that focused on these lifestyle changes did see an improvement in cognitive function. So that was really encouraging. There was other studies that have shown people who had even been given the diagnosis of cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer's disease also saw an improvement. Not only were they able to slow or stall the progression of the disease, in some cases they were able to reverse it with lifestyle changes alone. So there's this connection between high blood sugar, diabetes and cognitive impairment. But I think the evidence is becoming increasingly clear that there's a lot that you can do about it. Hope that helps, Alan. I'll be back to answer another one of your questions right after the break. Dr. Sanjay Gupta 00:04:50 All right, all sorts of pagers going off. Kyra, who's next? Kyra Dahring 00:04:55 Okay, next up we've got Cal. Now, he's wondering, can learning a new language or even picking up a new instrument, can that actually help slow down cognitive decline? Or what kind of impact does that have? Dr. Sanjay Gupta 00:05:11 'So just as keeping your body active is important, and we know it's really important, not just for your physical health, but your brain health as well, we also know that learning a new language or learning to play an instrument can have a really significant beneficial impact on cognitive decline. I love this question. I love the topic. It is true that just moderate brisk activity, physical activity, is probably the most evidence-based way to improve your overall brain health. But when it comes to doing other things, learning new skills, taking on new hobbies, the key word here is new. A lot of people focus on things like crossword puzzles, which can be really helpful for overall brain-health, but mostly what crossword-puzzles do is make you really good at crossword puzzles. What you want to do is something new! Learning a new language is kind of like a form of developing cognitive reserve, like a demanding career of some sort that's going to strengthen and organize your brain circuits, helping to fight off the initial symptoms of dementia until later in life. I really loved this one study when it came to instruments. There was a study of twins where one twin had developed dementia, the other didn't. And what they found after controlling for education and physical activity, that playing a musical instrument was significantly associated with lower likelihood of dementia and cognitive impairment. So, you know, genetically identical individuals, the only big difference was that one played an instrument. Taking that a step further, there was a study that found professional musicians who began training before age seven actually had reliably thicker areas of certain parts of the brain, such as the anterior corpus callosum, which is the very front of the brain that sort of connects the two hemispheres. Even learning an instrument later in life, was associated with improved attention, improved thinking skills, and overall better mental health. Dr. Sanjay Gupta 00:07:18 'So, Shukriya, merci, gracias for your question. Thank you very much. That's all the time we have for today. Thanks to everyone who sent in questions. I'm inspired by your curiosity. I love reading these questions, I love hearing your stories and I love your voices. That is what makes this show so special. So keep the questions coming. If there's something health related you've been wondering about send it to us, we might try and answer it next week! Record a voice memo email it to AskSanjay@ or give us a call, 470-396-0832, and leave a message. Thanks so much for listening. I'll be back next Tuesday.
CNN
01-08-2025
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- CNN
‘That's not me': Dr. Gupta denounces use of AI to make fake product ads
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks out after discovering scammers are using his likeness in AI deepfake videos and doctored images to sell bogus health cures and fake health products.
CNN
01-08-2025
- Health
- CNN
‘That's not me': Dr. Gupta denounces use of AI to make fake product ads
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks out after discovering scammers are using his likeness in AI deepfake videos and doctored images to sell bogus health cures and fake health products.
CNN
26-07-2025
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- CNN
Dr. Sanjay Gupta details life-threatening hunger in Gaza
According to the UN's World Food programme nearly 100,000 women and children alone are suffering from severe acute malnutrition in Gaza. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta details the medical reality of these life-threatening conditions.
