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 talk about why human health is inseparable from the health of the environment and nature, what horror movies and TV shows get right about outbreaks, how misinformation and disinformation spread just as fast as viruses, and why we need more imperfect activists. It is a hopeful, clear-eyed conversation about showing up even when we do not have all the answers, staying curious instead of fearful, and remembering that protecting each other and the planet are deeply human acts.

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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 pros and cons of curling up in bed with your pets.

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Could sunlight be the key to better sleep? Hari and Priyanka talk with science journalist Lynne Peeples about circadian rhythms, light exposure, and simple ways to work with you body's natural clock. As Lynne puts it: "Be clockwise."

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Priyanka and Hari chat with Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist Dr. Kaveh Hoda about liver health, why fiber matters, and what it means to practice trauma-informed care. They also share tricks for a smoother poop.

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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, the mango!

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Priyanka and Hari share their jet lag survivor tips before welcoming Dr. Uché Blackstock, founder of Advancing Health Equity and author of the memoir Legacy. She opens up about her experiences as a Black physician, how racism shapes healthcare and what keeps her hopeful in the fight for real change.

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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 how to protect yourself when artificial light keeps calling your name.

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A new Stuff show is here! Meet Health Stuff hosts Comedian Hari Kondabolu and Dr. Priyanka Wali as they discuss the challenges navigating our healthcare system and how optimizing our health may not be the actual road to health and wellness. They are here to help you navigate this complex world.

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