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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.
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