Dr. Howard Smith Reports

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/4g52McjiHqk   Drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee a day is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, fewer dangerous heart rhythms, and more healthy years of life.   These conclusions come from a series of studies to be presented at the upcoming American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Sessions.   Two to three cups of coffee a day were the sweet spot of cons...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/EgasQoFohj4   A 4 th shot of Pfizer vaccine versus only 3 shots improves your protection against a breakthrough infection by up to 64% and your protection against a severe or deadly infection by about 73%.   Israeli investigators report these results after analyzing the effect of vaccination and boosts in 97,499 persons over the age of 60 from January 10 th to March 1...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/WcL5hqXlq-Q   Short Shorts are cutting edge medical and healthcare discoveries not quite ready for the clinic.   They’re worth knowing about now during the 4 th week of March, 2022.   The FDA and Pfizer have just issued a flash recall for the blood pressure drug Accuretic, the brand for a quinapril/hydrochlorthazide combo.   The drug contains unacceptable levels of a...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/B1f61kbDUtk   Moderna now announces that two 25 ug doses of its mRNA vaccine triggers a robust anti-CoVid antibody response in children 6 months to 6 years of age without creating significant side effects including the worrisome myocarditis.   Comparing the antibody levels induced with those measured in Moderna-vaccinated young adults, they were the same for children...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/dup-6K7RxQ4   Taking a daily cocoa supplement may reduce your chance of dying from cardiovascular disease by 27%.   Preventive medicine investigators at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital conducted a randomized, double-blind placebo controlled study in which 420 persons took a commercially available cocoa extract supplement each day for 3.6 years.   Each of the Ma...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/cWt1ehOzTss   The Omicron CoVid variant lives over one week on plastic and nearly a day on skin.   That’s longer than the original Wuhan CoVid strain and any other variant.   Japanese researchers draw this conclusion after measuring the environmental stability of all CoVid variants as well as the ability of various disinfectants to kill them.   In this graph, you can...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/x6UdHmyLJ8I   With the proliferation of home CoVid testing and the availability of free test kits provided by the federal government, a spate of accidents reported to the FDA demonstrate inherent dangers from the chemicals within these test kits.   Here’s what you need to know.   The liquid reagents in the kits, including sodium azide, can be toxic if ingested or if t...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/cRGaC_UU4Sk   Using marijuana to treat pain, both physical and psychological, is ineffective and places the patient at risk for developing marijuana addiction.   Psychiatrists at Harvard’s Mass. General Hospital studied 186 persons aged 18 to 65 seeking medical marijuana.   Two-thirds were women. The group was randomized 2 to 1 to either receive immediate or delayed m...

Vital Organ Damage One Year Following CoVid Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/2G-G-_akZTI   Nearly 60% of persons have at least one damaged organ one year after a CoVid infection.   Researchers at the University of Liverpool and University College London report this worrisome finding following their longitudinal study of 331 mostly non-hospitalized CoVid patients.   The study population had a mean age o...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/r-uo9Pn8hJ4   The FDA and Fruit Fresh UP, Inc are recalling all fresh cut fruit and vegetable products and read-to-eat dips marketed under the following brands: Wegmans, Fresh Harvest, Lexington Co-op, and Tops.   These products are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.   This bacterium causes serious and life-threatening infections in the very young, elders, and...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/J5GFDPezRTc   The FDA and the Cavendish Farms Corporation have recalled Cavendish Farms Hash Brown Patties.   This product contains undeclared wheat.   Those with wheat allergies or celiac disease are at risk for a serious allergic reaction should they ingest this product.   The affected product is stamped with a best buy date of   2024 FE 01.   If you purchased this...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/2Hl5M2WVuHc   The FDA and The Salsa Texan now recall The Salsa Texan Coconut Flour Tortillas.   This product contains undeclared wheat and to make matters worse are labelled gluten-free.   Those with a wheat allergy could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction after eating these tortillas and they are a particular danger for those with celiac disease....

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Oco6oPKodJ8   The FDA and Kao USA are recalling Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer in the 3 and 10 oz. sizes.   This product is contaminated with Pluralibacter gergoviae.   This bacterium is most dangerous to those with weakened immune systems.   Nevertheless, the company is recommending that all consumers discontinue use of this topical lotion.   To receive a free pro...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/eoYCmbDIsUk   The FDA, T Fresh Company, and Jan Fruits, Inc   have recalled Yes! And Taiwan Best Quality Brand Enoki Mushrooms.   These products are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.   This bacterium causes serious and life-threatening infections in the very young, elders, and in those with reduced immunity.   It can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths....

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/9-HkZNy2CzM   The FDA and Continental Mills are recalling Great Value and Kroger brand Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix. Lot code KX2063, Best By Date of 09/01/2023 and Lot code KX2064, Best By Date of 09/02/2023.   These products have been contaminated with metal fragments from a cable that was used to clear the processing line.   These fragments could injure your mou...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/49kyKLXwkEM   The FDA and St. Benoit Creamery are recalling St. Benoit Creamery French Vanilla Yogurt.   This dairy product unfortunately contains undeclared egg allergen.   Those with egg allergies could develop serious and life-threatening allergic reactions if they ingest this yogurt.   The lot in question is code # 2054, best by date of 8/22/2022.   The product wa...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/GPBYX22Y0Go   The CPSC and Acme United are recalling PhysiciansCare aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen.   These over-the-counter are not sold in child-safe containers creating a risk of poisoning should a young child open and ingest the package contents.   These over-the-counter medications were sold by amazon, com and FSAstore.com.   Immediately store these recall...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/7KSAtmEGtsI   The CPSC and HD Premier are recalling DigitDots 3mm and 5mm Magnetic Balls.   Young children may easily choke on or swallow these colorful, high powered magnets.   If several are swallowed, they may attract one another leading to intestinal perforations, twisting, blockage, infections, and possible death.   About 119,620 of these magnet sets were sold on...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/ij4VhVu0KeM   The CPSC and FXSwede AB now recall ToolGuards Portable Water Immersion Heaters.   These units may overheat, melt, and catch fire creating shock, electrocution, fire, and burn hazards.   About 5,000 of these immersion heaters were sold exclusively by amazon.com.   If you bought one of them, stop using it and contact FXswede AB, the importer, via email at...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/5ec5BdLymqo   The FDA and the Albanese Confectionary Group, Inc. have recalled Albanese Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans.   This product contains undeclared peanuts.   Those with peanut allergies could develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions should they eat these dark chocolate expresso beans.   It turns out that the company’s Dark Chocolate Panned Peanuts...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/02yQJcDN9u8   The FDA and Fairmont Foods, Inc. are recalling Schwan’s Spinach and Artichoke Dip #802 Product Information Code P82013 xxxx.   This product contains undeclared soy and wheat.   Those with soy or wheat allergies could develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions should they ingest this product.   If you bought this, contact Fairmont Foods by pho...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/0xkFOagge4k   The FDA and ACON Laboratories are warning consumers not to use the Flowflex SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test packaged in a blue box.   This test is unauthorized for importing or use in the US.   The   product “ Flowflex COVID-19 Antigen Home Test in a white box is FDA approved for use in the US and the recipient of an Emergency Use Authorization.   The Flow...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Va7aUC9YTG0   The CPSC and Reckitt now recall Airborne Gummies in the 63 and 75 count bottles in various flavors.   Pressure may build up within these containers and forcefully eject the lid and underlying seal creating an injury.   About 3.74 million of these jars containing what is described as an immune support supplement were sold in the US at Target, Walgreens, C...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/3ZWEO1xAyHg   The CPSC and RH, formerly known as Renovation Hardware, are recalling RH Illuminated Mirrors.   The mirror’s bulb sockets are defective, may short-circuit and overheat, and create fire, burns, and shock hazards.   About 3300 of these mirrors were sold in the US and about 111 were sold in Canada.   Round, rectangular, and so-called leaner shaped mirrors a...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/QVCslfMA1d0   The CPSC and the Maison Battat company are recalling B. toys Wooden Activity Walker – Walk ‘n’ Learn.   The wheels, axles, and attachment hardware may detach from the walker, break into pieces, a create a choking hazard for infants, toddlers, and young children.   About 17,000 of these walkers were sold in the US and about 2400 were sold in Canada.   If...