Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/BLMT7IHdfz8 Exposure to air pollutants drives significant reductions of bone mineral density in the spine, hip, and whole body. This from one of the first studies of its kind by environmental health scientists at the Columbia University School of Public Health. The study focused on 9041 postmenopausal women from throughout the US for whom both bone mineral density measure...

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/YT1AfpERBaM Men who regularly lift or move heavy objects at work enjoy a 44% higher sperm count and a 46% higher sperm concentration compared with those who do not move heavy objects as part of their occupational activities. Harvard researchers studied 377 male partners of couples undergoing infertility workups and used surveys to elicit information about their physical a...

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/NkV5p5Evbd0 Those who use cannabis in its many forms are 34% more likely to develop the coronary artery disease that triggers heart attacks and sudden death. Stanford University investigators analyzed data regarding the health and habits of 175,000 Americans. The numbers showed that heart disease risk was proportional to the frequency and intensity of cannabis use. The st...

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/JpIQ9t6phAw In an effort to comfort patients after total knee replacement, orthopedic surgeons at Louisiana State University have developed a creative mixture of procedures and medications that work for more than 70% of patients. They studied 144 patients using their protocol for surgery. It begins with a long-lasting cryo nerve block initiated 5 days before surgery. This...

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/h25r_TxcH00 The FDA and Enamel have recalled Enfamil Prosobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula in 12.9 oz containers. This infant drink could have cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii . The recalled batches are ZL2HZF and ZL2HZZ with a Best By date of 1 Mar 2024 were sold sold nationwide in the US, Puerto Rico, and Guam. If you have any of this baby formula, do...

Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/jk1AUX43yss The FDA and the Chukar Cherry Company announce the recall of Chukar Cherries Cherry Bombs. This snack contains undeclared hazelnuts. Those with hazelnut allergies can develop serious and life-threatening allergic reactions after consuming this product. The affect product has Best By dates from 072023 to 022024. If you bought this product prior to 2/10/2...

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/IgSmF6ky9oc The FDA and the nanoMaterials Discovery Corporation are recalling all lots of its Snowy Range Blue Hand Sanitizer. This product which is an 80% alcohol solution contains methanols or wood alcohol that is poisonous. Ingestion of methanol can cause neurologic damage including seizures and blindness. Stop using this recalled hand sanitizer and return it to the pl...

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/1eMHbUAli2g The FDA and Sunny Dell Foods, LLC are recalling Rao’s Homemade Roasted Red Peppers with Portobello Mushrooms. Affected jars of this product contain the undeclared tree nut pine nuts. Those with tree nut allergies may develop serious reactions after ingesting this condiment. The affected lot is #SD21160-03 RPOA. If you bought this Rao’s product, return it to th...

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/tkm-J8CvG78 The FDA and Bindle Bottle LLC are recalling Bindle Bottles. These bottles contain a zone of exposed lead in the bottom storage compartment. Unpackaged food stored in the bottle’s bottom storage compartment will be contaminated by the lead leading to lead poisoning for persons or animals consuming the adulterated food. Lead is a neurotoxin particularly dangerou...

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/Hfw9_6XHX_0 The CPSC and SCARPA are recalling Scarpa F1 LT and F1 GT Ski Boots. The screws that attach the ski/walk mechanism to the boot loosen and fall out leading to falls and wearer injuries. About 770 of these ski boots were sold in the US and about 160 were sold in Canada at Cripple Creek Backcountry, REI, Ski The Whites, Skimo Co, Ute Mountaineers, and other sporti...

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/-8VqjH-S7pM The CPSC and the Zinus company are recalling SmartBase® Euro Slats Metal Platform Bed Frames. The bed frame assembly kits failed to include reinforcing brackets for you to install on the corners of the frame to prevent collapse of the frame with injuries to those on the bed or anyone or pets under the frame. About 30,400 frames were sold in the US online at Am...

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/u_8qUBGJ5qc The CPSC and the Cosori company have recalled Cosori Air Fryers. A wire connection in the product overheats leading to fire and burns. About 2 million of these air fryers with various model numbers were sold in the US, about 250,000 were sold in Canada, and about 21,000 were sold in Mexico at Best Buy, Target and The Home Depot stores nationwide and online at...

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/8Lj73TOEzcw The CPSC and Harbor Freight Tools have recalled the replacement lower blade guards for 12-inch Chicago Electric Power Tools branded 12-inch Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saws, item #61970. The replacement blade is part #15610. The lower blade guard replacements fail to completely cover the saw blade and tend to break while making a cut leading to user in...

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/EPoEEF8czaE The CPSC and Polaris Industries announce the recall of 2023 Polaris Timbersled ARO and RIOT ProSnow Bike Conversion Kits. The QuickDrive fastener tends to loosen during operation triggering a brake failure, crashes, and injuries to drivers, bystanders, and property. About 780 kits were sold. Stop using these recalled Snow Bike kits and contact a Polaris dealer...

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/rUBPqX3zRMU The CPSC and HomeGoods are recalling TJX Aderes Bookcases. These unstable bookcases, if not anchored to the wall, may tip over with entrapment and crush hazards for children. About 73 were sold at HomeGoods and HomeGoods/Marshalls or T.J. Maxx combination stores. Immediately stop using these bookcases and contact TJX at 1-888-520-1892 to receive either a full...

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/UfeEtTUF8KY The CPSC and Clark Associates now recall Lancaster Table & Seating High Chairs Model 164HIGHCBK. This high chair may break creating fall and injury hazards for infants and toddlers. About 22,400 highchairs were sold in the US and about 52 were sold in Canada at The Restaurant Store and online at therestaurantstore.com and webstaurantstore.com. Immediately...

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/cSBuryMFzV8 The CPSC and XDEEP-TecDiveGear are recalling 1st Stage Scuba Regulators. A defective turret connection screw may break and stop flow of air with a risk of drowning. About 50 of these regulators were sold in the US and about 10 were sold in Canada at diving stores nationwide and at tecdivegear.com. Stop diving with these regulators and contact XDEEP-TecDiveGear...

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/XXvN-cUMWQc The CPSC and Platinum Health now recall LumaRail Bed Assist Rails, three models: Bed Assist Rail with Legs (model PHB4000), Free Standing Bed Assist Rail (model PHB6000) and the DoubleSafe Bed Assist Rail (model PHB7000D). When these bedrails are attached to a bed, users may become entrapped within the bedrail or between the bedrail and the side of the mattres...

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/zxlYHhG63Lk The CPSC and the Star Soap Star Candle Prayer Candle company are recalling Mainstays Three-Wick Candles with 7 different names: Jack-O-Lantern, Mystic Fog, Warm Apple Pie, Warm Fall Leaves, Fall Farm House, Pumpkin Spice and Magic Potion. All of these multiple wick candles burn very hot and too close to the jar causing the glass to fracture thus creating lacer...

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/T9qvZlT9HM8 The FDA and Silvestri Sweets Inc. have recalled Favorite Day Milk Chocolate Covered Caramels with Nonpareils. This candy contains undeclared tree nuts. Those with tree nut allergies including reactivity to chestnuts, brazil nuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, pine nuts, and cashews could develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions after ingesting this...

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/IyWsdiXXNyw The FDA and Xin Ao International Group Corp. now recall Sss Enoki Mushrooms and K-Fresh Mushrooms. These products are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium causes serious and sometimes deadly infections in the very young, in older, frail individuals, and in those with weakened immune systems. Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillb...

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/o2wgIVvIRoo The FDA, the Pepsi bottling company, and Starbucks are recalling Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino in bottles. A total of 25,200 cases of the drink, that’s over 300,000 bottles, could be contaminated with glass fragments leading to cuts in mouth and entire gastrointestinal tract. The bottles, processed by the PepsiCo bottling company, that are recalled include tho...

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/AScUVdZ8xeI The CPSC and the Linus Bike company have recalled Linus Electric Bikes Ero500/Cesta500. The bicycle’s front fork may crack leading to steering difficulties, loss of control, crashes, and injuries to the rider and bystanders. About 430 bicycles were sold nationwide. Stop riding this bike and contact Linus at 1-800-615-1534 or via email at customerservice@linusb...

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/-VKeLQUrxds The CPSC and AllPredatorCalls.com now recall Wicked Lights ScanPro Night Hunting Headlamps. A short in the headlamp circuitry causes overheating, melting, and burns. About 12,000 of the headlamps were sold at Mahoning Valley Milling Co, Scheels, Texas Gun Shop and stores nationwide and online at AllPredatorCalls.com, BoondockOutdoors.com, EazyOutdoors.com, Nig...

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/YpEF1eSOoW4 The CPSC and the Oaks Apparel Company are recalling Oaks Children’s Nightgowns. These garments do not meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepware. About 320 nightgowns were sold at Oaks Apparel and children’s boutique stores nationwide and online at OaksApparel.com. Do not allow your children to wear these nightgowns. To receive a refund, dest...