Lyme disease gets most of the attention, but it’s only one of several serious illnesses that ticks can spread. This week, Hari and Dr. Priyanka explain how tick-borne diseases are changing alongside our environment, why quick tick removal matters, and how to protect yourself during peak tick season. They also discuss alpha-gal syndrome, the challenges of diagnosing Lyme disease, and what to watch for after a tick bite.

Lyme disease gets most of the attention, but it&rsquo;s only one of several serious illnesses that ticks can spread. This week, Hari and Dr. Priyanka explain how tick-borne diseases are changing alongside our environment, why quick tick removal matters, and how to protect yourself during peak tick season. They also discuss alpha-gal syndrome, the challenges of diagnosing Lyme disease, and what to watch for after a tick bite.

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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Ticks: Nature’s Worst Freeloaders

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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 reveal about your overall health, and why pregnant women should avoid changing cat litter. She also breaks down the safest way to handle earwax, when a fever requires urgent care, what persistent wounds can signal, common causes of hair loss, and why massage therapy may offer real health benefits beyond relaxation.

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 reveal about your overall health, and why pregnant women should avoid changing cat litter. She also breaks down the safest way to handle earwax, when a fever requires urgent care, what persistent wounds can signal, common causes of hair loss, and why massage therapy may offer real health benefits beyond relaxation.

Tiny Takeaways with Dr. Priyanka Wali

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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 mental health clinics, explain how it works differently from traditional antidepressants, and unpack why it can help some people with treatment-resistant depression. They also discuss the principles of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), the lessons from Matthew Perry’s death, and why proper medical oversight matters. Along the way, Dr. Wali shares powerful stories from her own clinical experience.

Ketamine has a complicated reputation. It&rsquo;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&rsquo;s history from operating rooms to mental health clinics, explain how it works differently from traditional antidepressants, and unpack why it can help some people with treatment-resistant depression. They also discuss the principles of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), the lessons from Matthew Perry&rsquo;s death, and why proper medical oversight matters. Along the way, Dr. Wali shares powerful stories from her own clinical experience.

Ketamine: From Horse Tranquilizer to Mental Health Breakthrough

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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 accidentally invent the phrase "hemorrhoid salad.”

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&rsquo;s time to see a doctor. They cover toilet habits, fiber, pregnancy, treatment options, and accidentally invent the phrase "hemorrhoid salad.&rdquo;

"What a Pain in the Butt (Literally): Hemorrhoids "

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