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 questions we all worry about. Is it a cold or the flu? What to do when you suspect you have a UTI. What blood in your stool can mean. Why fatigue and anemia often get mixed up. And what to know about headaches, foot fungus, chest pain, dizziness, and blood pressure. This is your practical, no panic guide to the health stuff you want clarity on going into the new year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hari and Priyanka are joined by Science Stuff host Jorge Cham to talk about advances in robotic-assisted surgery, including how robots are already helping surgeons operate with greater precision and what the future of automated surgery could look like. They also explore how artificial limbs are becoming more responsive and humanlike as AI systems learn to better interpret signals from the body. Finally, they dig into the downsides of these technologies, from growing data and energy demands to ethical questions about where AI belongs in medicine and who might be left out as it advances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 humanity. Together they demystify the flashy trends, and keep you informed on the latest research. You can rely on Health Stuff to bring you real, uninhibited, and thoughtful health talk of the highest caliber, and a healthy dose of humor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.