Sanjay Gupta discusses the nature of pain, how the brain processes it, and methods to manage and reduce pain through natural and medical means, emphasizing that pain doesn't always have to hurt and can be influenced by mental training and understanding of the body's systems.
Sanjay Gupta, a neurosurgeon and medical journalist, shares insights from his book on how chronic pain affects the brain and identity, inspired by his personal experience caring for his mother, and discusses the potential for new approaches to pain relief.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with Dr. Monica Christmas, Director of the Menopause Center at UChicago Medicine, about the connection between menopause and weight gain and how best to keep those pounds off.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a neurosurgeon and CNN medical correspondent, discusses the current rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations in Georgia and the potential impact of the upcoming respiratory virus season. Gupta notes that while the numbers are increasing, they are starting from a lower level compared to last year. He cautions that the testing data is limited, making it difficult to predict the severity of the outbreak. Gupta emphasizes the importance of not assuming increased transmissibility leads to decreased pathogenicity and highlights the need for continued vigilance and adherence to public health measures. He also mentions the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare facilities and the importance of staying home when sick to mitigate future surges.
CNN's medical expert, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, believes that AI will have a mostly positive impact on health care by making diagnoses and treatments more personalized. However, he warns that bad actors could exploit or harm people using AI if humans allow it. Despite potential downsides, Gupta thinks that AI will make things more efficient and ultimately be a blessing for health care.