Health Stuff
Episodes
Polio: Then, Now, and Why It Matters
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Priyanka and Hari break down the history of poliovirus, how it spreads, and what it actually does to the body, from mild illness to permanent paralysi...
Measles Is Back: What You Need to Know
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Measles was once declared eliminated in the U.S. So why is it back and spreading fast?Priyanka and Hari break down one of the most contagious viruses ...
Tiny Takeaways with Dr. Priyanka Wali
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this mini episode, Dr. Priyanka Wali shares practical health tips to help you better understand your body and know when to seek care. She breaks do...
Blood Matters
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Priyanka and Hari explore the science of blood, blood transfusions, and why donated blood remains one of the most essential tools in modern medicine. ...
Matrescence & the Science of Parenthood
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming a parent is a biological, psychological, and social transformation. Priyanka and Hari talk with science journalist Lucy Jones, author of Matr...
The Link Between Gum Disease & Heart Health
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Priyanka and Hari explore the surprising connection between oral health and heart health. They break down gum disease, how it develops, and why plaque...
Food Poisoning, Food Safety, & the Science of Handwashing
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hari recounts a brutal bout of food poisoning that turned one questionable meal into days of misery. Priyanka breaks down what might have caused it, f...
Osteoporosis: Protecting Your Bones
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why don’t we talk about our bones until something breaks? This week Priyanka and Hari take on osteoporosis, the silent disease that weakens bone...
Embracing Solitude with Dr. Robert Coplan
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is being alone a punishment or a gift? Priyanka and Hari discuss the difference between loneliness and solitude with psychologist and researcher Dr. R...
All About Hair Part 2: Women's Hair
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of our series on hair, we turn to women’s experiences and explore how hair shapes identity, femininity, power, and perception. Priya...
All About Hair Part 1: Male Pattern Baldness
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why does losing your hair feel so personal? Priyanka and Hari dig into male pattern baldness, unpacking why hair is so tied to identity, confidence, a...
Water Wisdom & Pickleball Lessons
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Priyanka and Hari dive into the surprisingly complicated world of drinking water, from tap water safety and filters to spring water, mineral water, an...
Spiritual Healing & Ayahuasca with Dr. Joe Tafur
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What is ayahuasca and what happens after the ceremony ends? Priyanka and Hari sit down with physician and plant-medicine guide Dr. Joe Tafur to explor...
Healing with Laughter & Art
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why does laughter feel so good, and why do we need it so much? Priyanka and Hari explore laughter as medicine, social glue, and survival instinct. Fro...
Understanding Infertility with Dr. Lucky Sekhon
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hari and Priyanka talk with double board certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility expert Dr. Lucky Sekhon, author of The Lucky Egg. Toge...
Our Relationship with Alcohol with Dr. Charles Knowles
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we drink, even when it harms us? Priyanka and Hari explore our complicated relationship with alcohol, from first drinks to long term habits. Co...
Tiny Takeaways with Dr. Priyanka Wali
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this mini episode, Dr. Priyanka Wali does a rapid fire health check to close out the year. She breaks down common symptoms and answers the question...
Robotic Surgery, Artificial Limbs, & AI with Science Stuff Host Jorge Cham
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hari and Priyanka are joined by Science Stuff host Jorge Cham to talk about advances in robotic-assisted surgery, including how robots are already hel...
How the Environment Impacts our Health with Dr. Neil Vora
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Priyanka and Hari are joined by Dr. Neil Vora, a global health expert who has spent his career fighting infectious diseases around the world. They tal...
Meds and Falls, LSD for Anxiety, Pets in Your Bed
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hari and Priyanka unpack why some medications may increase your risk of falling, what a new LSD study reveals about anxiety treatment, and the the pro...
Your Body Clock and Better Sleep with Lynne Peeples
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could sunlight be the key to better sleep? Hari and Priyanka talk with science journalist Lynne Peeples about circadian rhythms, light exposure, and s...
Fiber, Liver Health, Trauma Awareness and Better Poops with Dr. Kaveh Hoda
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Priyanka and Hari chat with Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist Dr. Kaveh Hoda about liver health, why fiber matters, and what it means to practice tr...
A Breakthrough Treatment for Diabetes, the King of Fruits and Cash Deals for Ozempic
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hari and Priyanka explore a breakthrough in Type 1 Diabetes treatment, spill the tea on the Ozempic cash scandal, and gush over the King of Fruits, th...
Health Equity, Life as an ER Doctor and Staying Hopeful with Dr. Uché Blackstock
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Priyanka and Hari share their jet lag survivor tips before welcoming Dr. Uché Blackstock, founder of Advancing Health Equity and author of the ...
ChatGPT Psychosis and the Influence of Artificial Light
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hari and Priyanka talk about the false sense of intimacy created by ChatGPT and other AI models. Plus, they shine a light on late-night phone use and ...
Meet Your Health Stuff Hosts
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new Stuff show is here! Meet Health Stuff hosts Comedian Hari Kondabolu and Dr. Priyanka Wali as they discuss the challenges navigating our healthca...
Introducing: Health Stuff
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Health Stuff, hosts Dr. Priyanka Wali and comedian Hari Kondabolu tackle all the health questions that keep you up at night with hilarity and ...