Why does laughter feel so good, and why do we need it so much? Priyanka and Hari explore laughter as medicine, social glue, and survival instinct. From the science of Duchenne laughter to the strange magic of laughing in groups, they unpack how laughter can heal even when it is forced, awkward, or imperfect. They also share personal experiences with art therapy and discuss how creativity can help process pain, restore agency, and calm the nervous system.

Why does laughter feel so good, and why do we need it so much? Priyanka and Hari explore laughter as medicine, social glue, and survival instinct. From the science of Duchenne laughter to the strange magic of laughing in groups, they unpack how laughter can heal even when it is forced, awkward, or imperfect. They also share personal experiences with art therapy and discuss how creativity can help process pain, restore agency, and calm the nervous system.

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.

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.

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Healing with Laughter & Art

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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 for yourself. Dr. Priyanka shares what it was like to develop bullous myringitis, a rare condition that caused excruciating ear pain and temporary hearing loss, and how the experience changed the way she thinks about accessibility and empathy.

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 for yourself. Dr. Priyanka shares what it was like to develop bullous myringitis, a rare condition that caused excruciating ear pain and temporary hearing loss, and how the experience changed the way she thinks about accessibility and empathy.

Medical Mishaps: Our Own Health Stories

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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 they can help. Plus, they cover the risks of burns, heating pads, overuse, and why reading the “active ingredients” on the label matters.

When you&rsquo;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 they can help. Plus, they cover the risks of burns, heating pads, overuse, and why reading the &ldquo;active ingredients&rdquo; on the label matters.

Topical Pain Relief: The Good, the Bad & the Burn

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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 myths about lemon juice, cranberry juice, chugging water, and beer.

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 myths about lemon juice, cranberry juice, chugging water, and beer.

Tiny Rocks, Huge Pain: Kidney Stones

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