The Perfect Storm

Summer is upon us, which means sunscreen should be, too. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the difference between mineral and chemical formulas, and how well they protect the body’s largest organ. Plus more tips for correct application, and other ways to stay sun-safe this season. This e ...  Show more

For a lot of women, getting the right care at the right time can make all the difference... but that doesn’t always happen. Too often, women’s health is underfunded, under-researched, or under-treated. Melinda French Gates joins Sanjay to explain why women are still being overloo ...  Show more

CPSolvers: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series  Episode 19 – Reframing the Opioid Epidemic: Anti-Racist Praxis, Racial Health Inequities, and Harm Reduction Show Notes by Alec Calac February 9, 2022 Summary: This episode highlights racialized disparities in addiction treatment. During ...  Show more

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya is a professor of medicine, economics, and health research policy at Stanford University, where he is also the director of Stanford's Center for Demography and Economics of Health and Aging. After dedicating much of his career to studying the economics of hea ...  Show more

An update of our 2020 series, in which we spoke with physicians, researchers, and addicts about the root causes of the crisis — and the tension between abstinence and harm reduction.

Most epidemics flare up, do their damage, and fade away. This one has been raging for almost 30 years. To find out why, it’s time to ask some uncomfortable questions. (Part one of a two-par ...