Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C5B8h2Ir6T-/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Fisher-Price now recall Fisher-Price Little People Mickey and Friends Figures.  In particular, Donald and Daisy have heads that detach and create choking hazards for young children.  The other figures are said to be ok, but I’d check them to be certain. About 204,000 of these figure packs were sold in the...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C5B7yWBrMfP/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Crown Boiler Company are recalling Crown Aruba IV (AWR Series) gas-fired hot water boilers.  The blocked vent switch fails to operate properly at altitudes above 2,000 feet leading to emission of poisonous carbon monoxide. About 1100 of these boilers were sold by heating and plumbing contractors and w...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C5B7BParYFb/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Nestlé USA have recalled Metallic Mugs included in 2023 Holiday Starbucks-branded Gift Sets.  If these mugs are heated by microwave or by filling with with very hot liquids, they overheat and crack leading to burns and lacerations. About 440,500 of these gift sets with mugs were sold online and in-store n...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C5B58KcLbMq/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Ravin Crossbows are recalling Ravin R500 Model Crossbows.  If the device is not fully cocked, it can suddenly discharge creating injuries to the user or bystanders. About 13,300 of these crossbows were sold in the US and about 425 were sold in Canada at Ravin, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Dick’s Sporting Goo...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C48quhaLgwD/ Health insurance corporations are preventing patients from receiving the latest and most effective treatments for IBD, Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.  Over 80% of US health insurance companies refuse to authorize the most contemporary therapy for inflammatory bowel disease as initial therapy.  This the conclusion of a review by gastroente...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C48pAtGLNIy/ The FDA has improved what is described as a new treatment for certain chronic nasal and sinus infections. This therapy for so-called chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps employs the long-used steroid nasal spray fluticasone, branded as Flonase, but delivers this drug using a novel dispenser that employs a higher pressure exhalation delivery...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C48oOcerTFL/ The FDA has fired off letters to the Chinese manufacturer of plastic syringes and the two American importers of these products due to persisting quality issues.   The FDA has directed Medline Industries and Sol-Millennium Medical Inc, the importers and distributors of these Chinese syringes, to immediately transition away from selling plastic syri...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C48nIkDr1dO/ Measles is on the rise around the world and here$ at home as well. A full 93% of cases popping up in the US are linked to international travel and most occurred in infants under 1 years who traveled unvaccinated. The CDC now $ recommends that families planning to travel with infants 6 to 11 months have the baby receive an early dose of the MMR, th...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C48mRCXLuw7/ A wireless mini temperature sensor that rests against the small bowel wall offers continuing monitoring and an early warning signal that inflammatory bowel disease is ramping up.  Northwestern University bioengineers have packed this sensor and its power supply into a small capsule that rests within the loops of the small intestine.  They used thi...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C48lZt7rxvX/ Parisian investigators affiliated with the Sorbonne report their pilot study using a sensitive vibrometer, the airborne ultrasound surface motion camera, AUSMC for short, to quantitate lung vibrations associated with speaking and breathing.  This non-invasive technique is in its infancy, but the concept of using both speech-generated vibrations an...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C48knL7relJ/ Those who use e-cigarettes suffer the same epigenetic and potentially carcinogenic DNA changes as tobacco smokers.  So say British and Swiss researchers after their study of 3500 cheek tissue cell samples. Epigenetic changes are inherited factors that affect the function of the cell’s main genetic material without actually modifying chromosomal st...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C48jsQ_rk_H/ Heartburn is common.  At least 1 in every 4 persons in North America have it, and it seems that nearly everyone you know is on some type of acid-suppressing medicine, prescription or over-the-counter or both.  With the trend toward using food as medicine, let’s look at the foods that can help you control gastric acid and heartburn. Melons includin...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C48i9mPry-V/ Those men under treatment for prostate cancer and most consistently consuming plant-based foods enjoyed better sexual function, less incontinence, and better general quality of life compared with those men consistently eating animal-based diets.  This the conclusion of a retrospective study by NYU urology and population health researchers. The stu...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C48iOblL6jD/ Does the word troponin sound familiar?  Maybe not, but troponin1 is an enzyme released into the bloodstream when cardiac tissues are damaged..  Over hours, rising troponin1 levels indicate that a patient has suffered a heart attack. University of Alabama-Birmingham cardiovascular researchers now report another use of repeat troponin1 level measure...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C48hPIkLnA-/ Nearly 75% of those in the army, navy, and marines work outside in the sun more than 6 hours a day, most of those who served in the Iraq War suffered at least one sunburn, 40% of the military are unaware of their skin cancer risk, and air force flyers exposed to higher radiation levels face even higher risks. These facts were presented to the Amer...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C48f8vmrWSg/ Canadian researchers are about to tell the American Chemical Society spring meeting attendees that even unheated cannabis vaping liquids from both regular stores and bought off the street contain toxic metal particles.  They tested for 12 metals and found high and dangerous levels of lead as well as lower levels of arsenic, mercury, and cadmium. ...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4qxoA1rabU/ The Food and Drug Administration and Stonewall Kitchen are recalling Stonewall Kitchen Gluten-Free Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Mix due to undeclared wheat in the product.  Those with an allergy to wheat, those with gluten sensitivity, and those with celiac disease could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this p...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4qwhbnLzDD/ The Food and Drug Administration and multiple manufacturers are recalling ground cinnamon as it is contaminated with lead.  Lead is taxic to the nervous system and a particular danger to developing children.  Impacted are: La Fiesta Brand Cinnamon Ground .87oz; SWAD Cinnamon Powder 3.5 oz. Best Before March and July 2026; El Chilar Ground Cinnamon...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4qvxjBLlaq/ The Food and Drug Administration and KALO Foods now recall KALO Carrot and Chocolate Cake Single Slices contain undeclared soy. The cake slices were sold in North Carolina and Virginia. Do not consume these cake slides, and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, contact Michael Cusato at 1-336-949-4802. http...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4qu9jdrw81/ The Food and Drug Administration and Wesco, Inc. have recalled Wesco Fresh No Bake Mint Cookies as selected units contain undeclared peanut.  Affected are packages with sell thru dates of 03/15/2024, 03/16/2024, 03/17/2024, 03/18/2024. These cookies were sold throughout Michigan’s lower peninsula. Return these cookies to the place of purchase for...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4quJ0TrNEt/ The Food and Drug Administration and John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc. have recalled Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews as they contain undeclared milk and coconut allergens.  Those with an allergies to milk and coconuts could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Affected is product labeled Best...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4qtOLgLMSU/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Textron are recalling Model Year 2024 Arctic Cat Catalyst 600 Series Snowmobiles.  The brake line tends to contact the brake disc and fracture leading to loss of braking, crashes, and injuries to riders and bystanders. About 2,700 were sold in the US and about 900 were sold in Canada. Stop riding these sn...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4qsYFVrQbz/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and TJX are recalling Tommy Bahama brand children’s pants in sets.  The plastic end pieces on these pants’ fake drawstrings detach creating choking hazards. About 14,500 were sold in the US and about 660 were sold in Canada all at Marshall’s stores. Don’t allow your children to wear these pants until you have...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4qrtNMLDDM/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Yamaha are recalling Yamaha PA-10 AC Power Adapters.  The cases of these electric piano AC adapters crack open exposing electrical components leaking to shock and electrocution hazards.    About 34,500 of these adapters were sold at Guitar Center, Amazon.com, Sweetwater Sound, Sam Ash, Musicians Friend, B...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4qqi5ArtBP/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the GT company are recalling GT LaBomba bicycles as their headtube/downtube weld fails and the unit separates from the frame leading to crashes, falls, and injuries to riders and bystanders. About 3,040 bikes were sold in the US and bout 324 were sold in Canada at bicycle stores nationwide. Immediately st...