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, from common food-borne bacteria to the incubation periods that can turn dinner into disaster. Then they dive into the basics of food safety. How can you reduce your risk when eating out? What mistakes do people make when cooking at home? And why should you never wash raw chicken? They also explore one of the simplest and most effective tools for preventing illness—handwashing—from modern infection control to the 19th-century doctor who first proved it could save lives.

<p>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, from common food-borne bacteria to the incubation periods that can turn dinner into disaster. Then they dive into the basics of food safety. How can you reduce your risk when eating out? What mistakes do people make when cooking at home? And why should you never wash raw chicken? They also explore one of the simplest and most effective tools for preventing illness&mdash;handwashing&mdash;from modern infection control to the 19th-century doctor who first proved it could save lives.</p>

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.

<p>On Health&nbsp;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&nbsp;Health&nbsp;Stuff&nbsp;to bring you real, uninhibited, and thoughtful&nbsp;health&nbsp;talk of the highest caliber, and a healthy dose of humor.</p>

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Food Poisoning, Food Safety, & the Science of Handwashing

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