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A political journalist and activist, Cousins was also a professor of medical humanities at UCLA, where he studied the biochemistry of human emotions and their relationship to healing. When Cousins was hospitalized with a debilitating collagen illness, he decided to take his health into his own hands. Cousins and his doctor combated the disease together by creating a regimen of laughter and vitamin C specifically calibrated to his needs. Against all odds, the treatment worked, proving to Cousins that a positive attitude was key to his improvement.

"My Cousin Has That" is what some people say when hearing of a medical condition. Not in a helpful way when followed up with "and she died when she was 21". Not what you want to hear if you or someone you love has that condition. Associate Professor Joshua Ooi and Dr Julie Monk discuss autoimmune disease and potential curative treatments, alongside more compassionate options for when you hear of someone with a medical condition.