Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DbOtIsOpsDp/ A little-known genetic disease affecting an estimated one in every 5,000 people reached a major research milestone this week. The advocacy organization Cure HHT announced that Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, or HHT, has been designated its own research topic within the U.S. Department of Defense's Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program....

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DbOsCB-xLa6/ For years, most concussion research has focused on male athletes. That's about to change. Researchers at Cardiff University announced this week the launch of the largest study yet to examine how repeated head impacts affect women's rugby players. The multi-year project will follow elite athletes using instrumented mouthguards that measure...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DbOqFuhhKos/ A new international study suggests that artificial intelligence may soon help doctors detect hidden heart disease years before symptoms develop. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic, working with collaborators in the United States and Europe, reported this week that an AI system analyzing routine electrocardiograms—better known as ECGs or EKGs—identif...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DbOpAKBMyvg/ Three of the world's leading global health organizations announced this week a major new effort to develop the first effective vaccine against Group A Streptococcus, or Group A Strep. The Wellcome Trust, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), and the European Investment Bank unveiled a $140 million initiative to accelerate...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DbOnPygOPyU/ One of the most dramatic studies presented this week at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting involved pancreatic cancer—one of the deadliest forms of cancer, where treatment options are extremely limited after the disease progresses. Researchers reported results from a Phase 3 clinical trial of an experimental oral drug called daraxon...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DbOmaiepNmH/ Medications originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity may have another surprising benefit. Cleveland Clinic investigators reporting new findings this week at the national oncology meetings found that patients taking GLP-1 medications—including drugs such as semaglutide—appeared less likely to have several common cancers progress to...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DbOljwysK0r/ For decades, people living with chronic hepatitis B have faced the reality of lifelong medication to keep the virus under control. But this week brought encouraging news from researchers across the globe working collaboratively. In a late-stage clinical trial, an experimental medication called bepirovirsen enabled about one in five patients to sto...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1EraJJAv-/ This product may contain undeclared tunafish. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to tuna or other fish are at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product. Affected: Best If Used By Date: OCT.08.2027.  This recalled product was sold at ALDI stores in Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Delaware, Louisian...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DbBt0SdtEqb/ This Week’s Top 10 Medical & Healthcare Developments 1.Hepatitis B functional cure shows promise in late-stage clinical trial. 2.GLP-1 medications linked to reduced progression of several cancers. 3.New targeted therapy significantly extends survival in pancreatic cancer. 4.International initiative launches to develop a Group A Streptococcus v...

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1JVmVsufJ/ Dogs consuming excessive Vitamin D can develop vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, weakness, lethargy, reduced growth, weight loss, and kidney damage. Puppies receiving insufficient Vitamin D over several weeks may develop rickets, bone deformities, swollen joints, and lameness. Affected: Breeder’s Edge® Foster Care® Canine Milk Replacers, Shelte...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1It8kOau1/ Those with a peanut allergy or severe sensitivity are at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product. Affected: 15-ounce packages, Lot Number 0160933, Best By Date: January 23, 2027. A total of 624 packages were sold through Albertson’s retail stores between May 18, 2026 and June 25, 2026. Do not consume thi...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1IJB8p--H/ Salmonella can cause serious or fatal infections, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Affected: Organic Moringa Capsules (Product #AB9917), Lot 2800, Exp. 2/2028 and Organic Moringa Powder (Product #AB9904), Lot 2782, Exp. 5/2028. These recalled products were sold through Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Sho...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1HX6_BMpa/ This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.  Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths. Affected brands: La Colonia Requesón Salvadoreño Soft Ricotta Cheese; Selectos Latinos Requesón Salvadoreño Ricotta Style Salvadorean Chee...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1GsE4uXkB/ S’mores cookie dough containing soy had been mistakenly packaged in Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk pouches due to a temporary packaging process issue. Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy are at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product. Affected: Lot Number 2606022 . This recalled frozen cooki...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1F8H_tR7c/ The soy sauce and vinegar red pepper paste packets sold with this fish product contains undeclared wheat, soy, and sesame. People with allergies or severe sensitivities to these ingredients are at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions. Affected: Sliced Korean Halibut with Soy Sauce, Wasabi, Vinegar Chili Paste — Best Before Dates:...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1F8H_tR7c/ The soy sauce and vinegar red pepper paste packets sold with this fish product contains undeclared wheat, soy, and sesame. People with allergies or severe sensitivities to these ingredients are at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions. Affected: Sliced Korean Halibut with Soy Sauce, Wasabi, Vinegar Chili Paste — Best Before Dates:...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1FYirN7OW/ This shape is contaminated with Pluralibacter bacteria. This bacterium poses little medical risk to healthy individuals, but those with weakened immune systems are in danger. Affected: 8.5 oz bottles with Lot Code YR010556; 33.8 oz bottles with Lot Codes YR010566 and YR010576 all manufactured between February 21, 2026 and February 26, 2026. Stop u...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1EraJJAv-/ This product may contain undeclared tunafish. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to tuna or other fish are at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product. Affected: Best If Used By Date: OCT.08.2027.  This recalled product was sold at ALDI stores in Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Delaware, Louisian...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0_fNXJ9Hg/ These blueberries contain a toxin-producing strain of E. coli that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, and vomiting. While most people recover within a week, some, especially young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems, can develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious complication that can lead to kidn...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da01Av2huNI/ Affected: product with expiration dates from November 2028 through May 2029. This recalled Pounded Yam was sold in California, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Texas between December 2025 and May 2026. You should not consume this recalled product if you have a milk allergy or sensitivity. Return it to the place of purchase for an exchan...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da00RrAhlGM/ The power cord on these roll-on wax warmers can overheat and short circuit, posing a risk of fire, burns, electrical shock, serious injury, or death. Affected: Model Numbers LOMB2003PK and LOMB2004PK. About 14,700 kits are included in this expanded recall and sold at Ross, DD’s, Variety Wholesalers, and Burlington stores nationwide from February 2...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0zsfdhXb3/ The button cell batteries inside these light-up products can be easily accessed by children violating the mandatory federal safety standard for consumer products with button cell batteries. If swallowed, button cell or coin batteries can cause severe internal chemical burns, serious injuries, and death. Affected: Model Number HON-302HE.  About 13,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0ynGNvG01/ The lithium-ion battery in this unit can swell and overheat, creating a burn hazard.  About 7,400 power banks were sold in the United States and 4,964 were sold in Canada. Also, these power banks were given away as promotional items by various companies from January 2019 through December 2023. Stop using these recalled power bank immediately and r...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0xxLuBn3A/ A defect allows the heating element to remain energized during a ground fault even when the unit is turned off creating a risk of fire and serious burn injuries. Affected: model numbers that begin with PB, AH, or AE. About 13,500 units were sold for use in hotels, apartment buildings, commercial spaces, and other room climate-control applications....

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0xLA7BMcE/ The LED circuit boards in these fixtures overheat and come into contact with the plastic lens or nearby combustible materials, creating a fire hazard. Affected: catalog numbers HB-60SE (date codes April 2020–December 2022); OHBL-60SE (October 2022–May 15, 2025); OHBL-100SE (October 2022–May 15, 2025). About 42,000 fixtures were sold. If you have o...