Health Stuff
Health Stuff
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.Social links:
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Medical Mishaps: Our Own Health Stories
Dr. Priyanka and Hari turn the medical microscope on themselves and share two personal health stories. Hari recounts a botched wisdom tooth removal that left a piece of tooth behind and led to an infection, a trip to the dentist in India, and a very humbling lesson about assumptions and advocating …
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Topical Pain Relief: The Good, the Bad & the Burn
When you’re standing in the drugstore staring at a wall of pain creams, patches, and gels, how do you know what actually works? Hari and Dr. Priyanka break down topical pain relievers, from diclofenac and lidocaine to menthol, camphor, and capsaicin, including what they do and which kinds of pain t…
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Tiny Rocks, Huge Pain: Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are common, painful, and often preventable. Hari and Dr. Priyanka break down what causes them, why they hurt so much, and how hydration, diet, salt, and calcium can affect your risk. Plus, they cover what you can do at home, when a kidney stone is a medical emergency, and bust common …
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Over-the-Counter Pain Meds: The Good, The Bad & The Risky
Over-the-counter pain medications are common, but how much do we actually know about what we’re taking? Dr. Priyanka and Hari break down the differences between acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin, including what each medication treats, how they work, and the risks to your liver, kidney…
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Rejection Sensitivity & Emotional Resilience with Dr. Sasha Hamdani
Dr. Priyanka and Hari explore what it means to feel emotions more intensely with psychiatrist and ADHD expert Dr. Sasha Hamdani, author of Too Sensitive: Rejection, Resilience, and the Science of Feeling Deeply. They unpack rejection sensitivity, ADHD, and the science behind emotional sensitivity, …
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The Tiny Rocks Living in Your Throat: Tonsil Stones
Tonsil stones are small, common, and easy to mistake for something more serious. Hari and Dr. Priyanka break down how these little balls of trapped debris form in the tonsils, why they can cause bad breath and throat irritation, and what makes some people more prone to them. They also cover how to …
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Acid Reflux: A Real Gut Punch
Why does acid reflux happen, and when is it more than just heartburn? Dr. Priyanka and Hari break down acid reflux and GERD, from the surprising symptoms you might not recognize as reflux to the lifestyle changes and treatments that can actually help. Plus, they tackle common myths and explain when…
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Tiny Takeaways with Dr. Priyanka Wali
On this mini episode, Dr. Priyanka Wali shares practical health advice about the everyday symptoms and screenings people often overlook. She explains when eye floaters can signal something serious, why routine eye and hearing exams matter more than most people realize, what your gums and teeth can …
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Ketamine: From Horse Tranquilizer to Mental Health Breakthrough
Ketamine has a complicated reputation. It’s been a horse tranquilizer, a party drug, linked to celebrity headlines, and is now being explored as a breakthrough treatment for depression, PTSD, and trauma. So what is it really? Dr. Priyanka and Hari trace ketamine’s history from operating rooms to m…
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"What a Pain in the Butt (Literally): Hemorrhoids "
Hemorrhoids are incredibly common, but most people are too embarrassed to talk about them. Hari and Dr. Priyanka break down what hemorrhoids actually are, why they happen, how to prevent them, and when it’s time to see a doctor. They cover toilet habits, fiber, pregnancy, treatment options, and acc…
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