Dr. Howard Smith Reports

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/eXkn5EkmNbE   Australian and Iraqi engineers have developed an artificial intelligence-based system that permits contactless measurement of systolic and diastolic blood pressures using video cameras.   The technique captures video data from two forehead regions over a 10 second interval and uses artificial intelligence algorithms to extract estimates of the subject’s...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/odP-sDjsFqk   With CoVid infections raging, the percentage of Americans who have received a complete series of CoVid vaccinations as well as the updated bivalent Omicron booster is nothing short of disgracefully low.   CoVid cases are up 55% in New York City, 127% in LA, 139% in Atlanta, 59% in DC, 54% in Miami, 92% in Houston, 73% in Chicago, and 121% in Los Vegas.  ...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/RiomZ2exPlU   Consuming a so-called green Mediterranean diet enriched with plant-based polyphenols and reduced red and processed meats more than triples the loss of intra-abdominal, visceral adipose tissue compared with merely following health dietary guidelines.   The green Med diet doubles the belly fat loss compared with a standard Mediterranean diet.   These findi...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/1EuZS-tjrBc   Ninety-seven percent of US children 2 and under have not received any CoVid vaccination protection, and 95% of those ages 2 to 5 years haven’t as well.   These are the latest CDC estimates as CoVid hospitalization rates are rapidly rising for American infants and toddlers.   The good news is that better protection is now available for all children 6 mont...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/eeZK_NIjhL8   The spike protein that CoVid uses to fuse with and infect human cells appears to be toxic to at least one deadly form of human cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.   Investigators at Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center tested purified CoVid spike protein against cell cultures of human non-small cell lung cancer, NSCLC, and mouse lung cancers induced...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/uzYHTPg9dQw   Fifteen minutes of structured yoga added to a half-hour aerobic exercise program more effectively tones your cardiovascular system than 15 minutes of stretching added to vigorous exercise.   Researchers at the Quebec Heart and Lung Institute demonstrated this phenomenon   in 60 individuals with high blood pressure over a 3 month period.   Those with yoga...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/kynRXV62Dpk   A large US government study now reports that 41.6% of American adults have had actual CoVid infections.   The CDC reviewed medical information from 1574 persons 18 years and older that was gathered from August 2021 through May 2022.   The data included CoVid antibody data as well as surveys of patient symptoms.   A whopping 91.5% of study subjects had Co...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/QzwAX9IfgHY   The FDA and Rocky Mountain Pies, LLC are recalling Red Button Vintage Creamery French Silk Pies.   These pies contain undeclared almonds.   Those with almond or tree nut allergies could develop serious and life-threatening allergic reactions should they consume these pies.   The pies were sold at retail locations in Arizona, Utah, Oregon, Washington, Mon...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/6v3tmgEW_j0   The CPSC and the eWheels company have recalled Begode and Gotway Unicycles, models MSP (also known as MSuper Pro), Nikola+, and RS.   The lithium-ion batteries in these unicycles may ignite and create fire and burn hazards.   About 500 of these unicycles were sold at ewheels.com.   Immediately stop using these recalled unicycles and contact eWheels by em...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/zz6_OLnM-eE   The CPSC and Cuisinart are recalling Cuisinart Compact Blender & Juice Extractor Combos Model CBJ-45.   The blender blade assembly may loosen and detach from the base leading to laceration hazards.   About 66,000 of these appliances were sold in the US and about 1500 were sold in Canada.   Stop using the blender portion of this appliance and contact Cuis...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/NRWJkgSz66k   The CPSC and JBR Solutions have recalled Aduro Surge Wall Charging Tower w/ 12 Outlets and Dual USB Ports in white and black.   The surge protectors on these units are incorrectly polarized and have poorly soldered connections that create shock, electrocution, fire, and burn hazards.   About 51,750 of these charging towers were sold online at walmart.com...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/h926kGb5XQ4   The CPSC and Target are recalling Cloud Island 4-Piece Plush Toy Sets.   The tires on these toy vehicles tend to detach creating a choking hazard for young children.   About 23,400 of these sets were sold at Target and online at target.com.   Immediately take these toys away from your children and return the toys to any Target store for a full refund.  ...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/CdCpY04fG7w   The CPSC and Summit Treestands LLC are recalling Viper Level PRO SD Treestands.   This product’s tree cable may detach from the cable assembly allowing the unit to detach from the tree leading to falls and possibly deadly injuries to the user and bystanders. About 2555 treestands were sold at sporting goods stores nationwide and online at summitstands.co...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/iRJC1EGdZzU   The CPSC and Polaris Industries are recalling Model Years 2021-2022 RZR Pro XP 4 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles.   The connection between the fuel tank and fuel pump tends to leak and its proximity to hot surfaces creates fire, explosion, and burn hazards.   About 600 of these vehicles were sold in the US and about 7 were sold in Canada.   Immediately st...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/q9LgUh90NhM   The CPSC and HABA USA now recall Discovery Cubes Animal Hide and Seek Activity Toys.   This toy house may accidentally split open allowing infants and toddlers access to the very small toy fox, hedgehog, and mouse within, resulting in possible choking and foreign body ingestion.   About 800 of these toys were sold at toy stores nationwide and online at H...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/3_z292naxpo   The CPSC and The American Honda Company have recalled 2022 model year Honda TRX90X all terrain vehicles.   This vehicle’s throttle cable tends to stick causing the vehicle to go out of control and crash with injuries to the occupants and bystanders.   About 2900 of these ATVs were sold at Honda Powersports dealers nationwide.   Immediately stop riding th...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/263bEwBh8Vc   The CPSC and the Kubota Tractor Company have recalled Kubota RTV-XG850 Model Utility Vehicles, so-called Sidekick models, manufactured from 2018 through 2022.   These vehicles’ steering shafts may shear near the electric power steering housing leading to steering control loss, crashes, and injuries to the driver and bystanders.   About 19,500 of these ve...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/BJue8-_TjoY   The CPSC and The Laundress company are recalling The Laundress laundry detergent, fabric conditioner and other cleaning products.   These products are contaminated with 3 types of bacteria including Burkholderia cepacia complex, Klebsiella aerogenes, and multiple strains of Pseudomonas.   Those with weak immune systems, respiratory problems, and implante...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Jc1eO3QkiRM   With Thanksgiving behind us, most of us know full well that there is abundant stress ahead of us before that Times Square ball drops to ring in 2023.   With that in mind, I’m digging deep in my radio archive back 30 years to share my WBZ News Radio Stress sheet that helps you recognize stress and control it.   I much appreciate the Instagram posting of t...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/MUoH14rZG74   Excellent New England Journal of Medicine video that details the history of mask wearing during epidemics and pandemics.   Shortened to comply with posting mandates, but all critical details included.   #masking #CoVid #influenza #plague #pandemic #epidemic  

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/eyK0t09vkco   The FDA and Mason Vitamins Inc. are recalling Healthy Sense Daily Multiple with Iron and People’s Choice Women's Daily Vitamins with Iron.   The amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Pantothenic Acid are misstated on the label.   The affected lots are 25807G for Healthy Sense and the same number preceded by A through D for People’s...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/SiqfSh3ayz0   The FDA and Green Day Produce, Inc. are recalling Green Day Produce Enoki Mushrooms.   This import is contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.   This bacterium triggers serious and life-threatening infections in the very young, in older, frail individuals, and in those with weak immune systems.   If you bought enoki mushrooms recently, look at the clear...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/s95uwDgISWM   The FDA and the Fudgeamentals company announce the recall of Fudgeamentals Chocolate Fudge Bites.   This product’s containers were mistakenly filled with Chocolate Walnut Fudge Bites leading to the presence of undeclared walnuts, a tree nut.   Those with walnut or tree nut allergies could develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions should they...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/ZEikCXQLA8k   The FDA and Boston Baking, Inc. are recalling Boston Baking Mini Cinnamon Crumb Cakes.   These crumb cakes contain undeclared pecans.   Those with pecan allergies could develop serious and life-threatening allergic reaction after snacking on these cinnamon crumb cakes.   The little cakes were sold at Whole Foods Markets in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/ZmoVv2mIFF0   The FDA and the Big Sky Bread Company now recall Big Sky Chocolate Chunk Granola and Big Sky Chocolate Chunk Peanut Butter Chip Granola.   These products contain undeclared milk though the label does say that the products were made on equipment that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, soy, MILK, eggs, and wheat.   Those with a milk allergy could develop s...