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.
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Tiny Rocks, Huge Pain: Kidney Stones (opens the original)
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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Over-the-Counter Pain Meds: The Good, The Bad & The Risky (opens the original)
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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, kidneys, stomach, and heart. Plus, they bust common myths about mixing medications, drinking alcohol, daily use, and how to read the label so you don’t accidentally take too much. See omnystudio.com/listener
Rejection Sensitivity & Emotional Resilience with Dr. Sasha Hamdani (opens the original)
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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, from unanswered texts and relationship conflict to the ways trauma, hormones, and cultural expectations can shape how we experience emotions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tiny Rocks Living in Your Throat: Tonsil Stones (opens the original)
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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 prevent them, what you can safely do at home, and why you should resist the urge to go digging around your throat with a Q-tip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Acid Reflux: A Real Gut Punch (opens the original)
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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 heartburn could be a sign of something more serious. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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