Watch 'Chasing Life' this Saturday CNN
MUMBAI: Advocates for stem cell therapy, human growth hormone therapy and dietary supplements all claim to help people live longer and healthier lives; yet, there‘s only one scientifically proven method to prolonging life.
CNN reveals it and tells what works - and what doesn‘t - in CNN SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT: CHASING LIFE, a revealing new one-hour documentary hosted by CNN‘s chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta. CHASING LIFE examines stem cell research which remains a hotly debated political issue and is illegal in most countries, but claims of body rejuvenation and mind reanimation are compelling to those wishing to find a virtual fountain of youth. Dr. Gupta reveals the facts behind these claims by travelling to Russia to get a rare glimpse inside a Moscow clinic that offers stem cell treatments. He also introduces one doctor running the clinic who shows how it operates and explains why millions of dollars could be made in offering stem cells to the public. Dr. Gupta explores calorie-restriction diets which were known to scientists for showing remarkable results in the laboratory for extending life. Yet, these strict, near-starvation diets have not caught on. He sits down for a 639-calorie meal with a couple who swear by the health benefits and possibilities of fighting off degenerative diseases that a calorie-restriction diet provides. CHASING LIFE sees an expert on alternative forms of medicine and avid user of dietary supplements who offers his viewpoints on the ones he feels are most beneficial. However, even the expert admits that he has second thoughts about which supplements and how many to take. Dr. Gupta also investigates whether the hype behind human growth hormones may be putting users at a higher risk for complications such as joint pain or, worse, cancer. In addition to the special, an online report ( www.cnn.com/chasinglife) features user-generated iReports, photo galleries, a longevity health quiz, and a sample menu and recipe for a calorie-restriction diet. Airtimes: Indian Standard Times. Saturday, April 14 at 1130hrs & 1930hrs. Sunday, April 15 at 1130hrs. |