Dr. Howard Smith Reports

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/X2Snjx3q43g   Contrary to urban legend, the best-liked kids are not always the best-looking, athletic, or smartest.   They are the most fun!   Psychologists at the Florida Atlantic University and Montreal’s Concordia University performed a longitudinal study on 1273 pre-teens 9-12 years of age. The data reveal that being fun, stimulating other kids with upbeat creativ...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/No2ULvUr33k   Trividia Health, Inc. has a US nationwide recall on its TRUE METRIX® AIR Blood Glucose Meter.   One of the meters included in the True METRIX Blood Glucose Meter kit has an incorrect unit of measure as a factory default.   The unit measures glucose as mmol/L rather than the standard mg/dl.   If incorrectly read, a consumer will assume   a falsely low glu...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/eA0Panb67Hc   The World Health Organization warns that a positive CoVid antibody test is not a “valid immunity passport” releasing you from distancing and use of PPE. Current antibody testing is not yet completely accurate, and many tests cannot quantitate antibody levels or types.   First, antibody-positive patients may have only low levels of viral neutralizing anti...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/w-QvMHxVS-g   Men clear CoVid one-third more slowly than women.   An Indian study of 68 infected subjects now appears on the pre-print website medrixiv.org .   Serial viral testing reveals that men clear virus on average two days later than women.   In persisting infections, men shed virus up to 5 days longer.   The investigators link mens’ viral retention to the fact...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/fDCpVTw24Fs   In the context of recent misinformation about drinking or injecting Chlorox, the FDA is again warning the public that chlorine dioxide-containing products will not cure any disease including coronavirus.   The agency has again sent another cease and desist letter to the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing regarding its “Miracle Mineral Solution” whic...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/uqir_oHZaqg   Antibodies from recovered CoVid19 patients significantly reduce the chances of dying and improve organ function but only for those with the worst cases.   The treatment works best for those receiving high doses of immune serum within 7 days of hospital admission.   These results from a Chinese study of 325 patients treated in 3 cities.   Looking at all p...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/O4ARBgps1dY   Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is recalling a single production lot of its Pink Lite Cranberry Juice Drink, 5.5 oz. can.   The lot # MH0030LPK4.   The product has undeclared sulfites.   If you are sulfite-allergic, you could suffer serious allergic reaction if you drink this product.   If you have this product, take a picture of the “best before date” cod...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/rB6JVEfSOLo   The LUS Distribution Company of Canada is recalling it LUS Hair Dryer and Diffuser model number HD-LUS01.   The product does not have an immersion protection device, posing an electrocution or  shock hazard if the dryer falls into water when plugged in.   If you have this device, immediately stop using it and unplug the hair dryer.  LUS is contacting all...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/q9JpJ7y6oAM   Pre-schoolers overwhelmingly choose to hear and read stories about the workings of the world around them.   This from a Vanderbilt University analysis of story choices by 48 kids 3-4 years of age.   The investigators presented children two versions of 2 stories.   One version was causally-rich with details about why and the   minimally-causal version pro...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/ZyU3FEhK_5o   Alpha lipoic acid, the anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, may help fight late-stage CoVid19 disease.   A preliminary randomized Chinese drug trial showed ALA is associated with a 48% reduction in 30 day all-cause mortality.   The researchers studied 17 critical CoVid patients.   Half received IV ALA daily for one week in addition to standard ICU c...

How CoVid19 Kills You Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/lupZ4t-mayo   Since the novel coronavirus first emerged in mid-December, thousands of studies are beginning to define the insidiously deadly nature of this virus.   An excellent review article in the magazine Science provides an alarming blueprint.   The virus enters your body through mucus-producing nasal cells, lung cells, and gut cells.   It pro...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/KMQTJr01C5Y   The new coronavirus can trigger an atypical pneumonia that creeps up on you before it kills you.   ICU docs in Germany, Baltimore, Seattle, and New York City observe that many patients, eventually diagnosed with CoVid19, barely notice respiratory symptoms as their lungs slowly deliver less and less oxygen to their vital organs.   Even patients coming in...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/IIuwg-vCQ7M   How do kids present with CoVid.?   Chinese researchers have just pre-published one of the largest case series to date covering 2143 young patients.   The median age of infected kids was 7 years, and 57% were boys.   Four percent had no symptoms, 51% had mild symptoms, and 39% had moderate symptoms.   Severe or critical cases occurred in 6%, one-third of...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/dTP7zejb2ok   British engineers assess which available materials create masks that filter out coronaviruses while permitting breathing.   The best single layer micro-particle filter is HEPA vacuum cleaner cloth and paper bag material.   Next best in terms of filtration are thickly felted wool, quilting cotton, cotton flannel, and nonwoven fusible interfacing material...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/maIzGMfnYxM   New studies reveal that the new coronavirus can remain aloft and infective within aerosol clouds for 16 hours or more.   Researchers at Tulane’s School of Medicine collaborated with colleagues at the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Texas, and the NIH.   CoVid19 was more efficiently aerosolized than either the older SARS or MERS coronaviruses....

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/JU9KiUK3hZU   Homestead Creamery Inc of Wirtz, VA is recalling its unsalted butter.   The product is likely contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.   This may cause a serious gastroenteritis and sometime a fatal infection in the very young, older persons, or those with immune compromise.   If you have the product, return it to the point of purchase.   For more infor...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/ocBFaBL4nyA   The Evershing International Trading Company is recalling its Coconut Tree Brand Frozen Shredded Coconut.   There may be contamination with salmonella.   This creates a severe gastroenteritis with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.   It drives sepsis with cardiac and arterial infections.   The product was distributed in MA, WA, CA, and OK wit...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Bl-kpiaQqiU   Condies Foods Inc. Of Kearns, UT is recalling its Condies Foods Fresh Fruit cup.   The product may contain undeclared milk and egg allergens and was mislabeled.   The product contained is a veggie cup with broccoli, celery, carrot, and ranch dip.   Those allergic to these agents may develop serious or life-threatening reactions.   The product was distrib...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/5anM0FzsrXw   Hong Lee Trading Inc. is recalling its Chao Cafe Vietnamese Instant Coffee Mixed 3 in 1.   There are undeclared milk allergens in the product.   The product was sold in NY, NJ, and CT in plastic packages.   Return the product to the point of purchase for a full refund.   Questions to the company at 1-718-386-2100.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-mar...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/pZ71EwssDtI   Wells Collection of Brooklyn NY is recalled its Rely Brand Dried Longya Lily. The product contains undeclared sulfites.   Those who are sulfite allergic could experience life-threatening allergic reactions.   This product was sold in NY and TX.   If you have the product, return it to the store for a refund.   Contact the company at 1-718-381-2388.   http...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/4XDxgra6tdE   The Fieldbrook Foods Corporation of Dunkirk NY is voluntarily recalling its Top Brand and Purple Cow Brand Orange Cream Bars.   The products are likely contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes.   Listeria causes a particularly nasty gastroenteritis and systemic infection with nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, and headache.   Pregnant wom...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/PCBM32gPZcc   Palmer Candy Company is recalling its Sea Salt Caramel Hearts that were sold at Bomgaars Supply Inc.   This product has a possible peanut allergy contamination.   Reaction to the peanut component could product a life-threatening reaction.   This product was sold at Bomgaars stores in IA, SD, NE, MN, WY, and CO.   If you have these products, throw them ou...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/yORBKb5LxWA   The Rico company is recalling its Tofu Breakfast Burrito.   It contains undeclared soy.   Those with a soy allergy may have a severe or life-threatening reaction to ingesting the product. This product has only been sold in Utah.   If you have this product, return it to the place of purchase.   Direct your questions to Rico at 1-801-433-0615.   https://ww...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/zovNdjPYI2w   The FDA and Amneal Pharmaceuticals announce the recall of its Gemini Laboratories Nizatidine oral solution, 15 mg/ml.   This product has potentially toxic levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).   This agent is a probable human carcinogen. Three lots have been recalled: 06598004A, 06599001A, and 06599002A.   This is a prescription product.   If you have...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Af4xx0Y36LQ   Smokers are more than twice as likely as non-smokers to suffer a catastrophic progression of their CoVid19 infections.   Researchers at UC-San Francisco performed a meta-analysis of 12 published studies covering more than 9,000 patients infected by the novel coronavirus.   While none of the studies included in the analysis included e-cigarette use or smo...