Health & Wellbeing
Medical topics, mental health, neuroscience, ADHD, neurodivergence, and wellness
#320: When You Need Data to Trust the Air Again
Worried about mold or asthma? Herman and Corn break down the science of air sensors and how to choose a HEPA filter that actually works.
#299: A Housemate Gets the Call: The Science of Saving a Life
Discover the science of "master cells" and how stem cell donation works, from HLA matching to the unique Israeli registry system.
#297: Blue Light: Eye Strain Myths and the Science of Sleep
Are blue light glasses a scam? Herman and Corn debunk eye strain myths and explore the real science of circadian rhythms and digital sunsets.
#275: Why You No Longer Have to Sand Down Your Eyeballs
Tired of contacts but rejected for LASIK? Discover how SMILE and ICL tech are revolutionizing vision correction for high myopia in 2026.
#270: The Checklist That Saves Your Heart
Discover how surgeons stop the heart to save it, from AI-driven bypass machines to the psychology of peak performance in the OR.
#219: Reclaiming the Rhythm: The Radical Circadian Lifestyle
Stop being a passenger in your own biology. Herman and Corn explore how to radically sync your life and home with the natural cycle of the sun.
#202: The Disposable Organ: A History of Gallbladder Removal
Explore the history of cholecystectomy and why "post-cholecystectomy syndrome" is changing how we view this common surgery.
#197: The Mystery Leak: Why Finding Water Damage Is Harder Than Fixing It
A leaky ceiling is more than a nuisance—it’s a health hazard. Learn how to find hidden water sources and protect your home from toxic mold.
#189: The Leaky Faucet: Why Gallbladder Removal Changes Digestion
Struggling with bloating after gallbladder surgery? Discover the science of PCS and a delicious, low-fat roadmap to painless eating.
#158: The Power of the Jagged Profile: Beyond Specialization
Are you a jack of all trades or a master of synthesis? Explore how neurodivergence and multipotentialism are redefining success in the age of AI.
#150: Will AI Finally Shut Up Your Neighbor’s Car Horn?
Urban noise is more than an annoyance—it’s a health crisis. Discover how AI sensors are being used to silence the streets and the privacy costs.
#114: When Your Body Becomes a Chemistry Set
Are we becoming more chemistry than biology? Herman and Corn explore the science of polypharmacy and the limits of the human liver.
#113: The Hidden Chemistry of Cheap Plastic
Why does new plastic smell so "aggressive"? Learn the science behind off-gassing, VOCs, and how to protect your home’s air quality.
#102: The ADHD Med Maze: Bureaucracy vs. Brain Health
Why is getting ADHD meds like a spy thriller? Corn and Herman dive into the Kafkaesque world of drug quotas and pharmacy friction.
#79: The Mystery of the Missing Years: Why Babies Forget
Why is the first chapter of our lives a total blank? Herman and Corn explore the science of infantile amnesia and the mystery of baby brains.
#32: When Night Vanished: Light's Impact on Human Sleep
Before electric light, our ancestors slept differently. Discover how perpetual illumination changed our biology and social structures forever.