Dr. Howard Smith Reports

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/ZkOTbLWPy7M   As the year begins, I want to warn you about the ever-present medical scams that threaten to vacuum your hard-earned bucks from your wallet.   Bogus weight loss programs like those promoted by Dr. Wizard of Oz:   Beware of programs that claim: You can lose weight without modifying the food you eat in quantity and quality. Measuring your weight regularly...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/3Y8WJzH5qqk   Persons suffering Delta CoVid infections have a 63% higher risk of losing vital executive function that is crucial for planning, focusing, forming memories, and multitasking.   Epidemiologists and psychologists at Canada’s University of Waterloo report this finding after analyzing 1,958 persons with a mean age 37 years.   The study group consisted of 303...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/qLlXBwR9aCI   The Pfizer mRNA vaccine and the Johnson and Johnson adenovirus vector vaccine induce comparable rises in anti-CoVid antibodies and anti-Covid cellular immunity after initial Pfizer vaccination.   In another words, a mix and match boosting strategy works!   Researchers at Harvard and the University of North Carolina report these results after analyzing th...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Lwv63Fs63Vs   The risk of developing a severe case of CoVid during the current Omicron era is roughly two-thirds less than during the immediately previous Delta era.   Using a national database, investigators at Case Western Reserve University performed a retrospective review of 577,938 first-time CoVid-infected patients.   Of them 14,054 had Omicron CoVid while 563,8...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/F8CZzJ1F3fc   Obese persons who lose significant weight can reduce their risk of developing severe and fatal CoVid by nearly 60%.   This the conclusion of a Cleveland Clinic cohort study of 11,809 obese adult patients.   The experimental group consisted of 2,958 patients who had lost 17% or more of their body weight prior to the first wave of CoVid that hit Cleveland...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/GYY1DPQ0O3A   A just published NIH study confirms that CoVid remains in the body for months after an initial infection with widespread presence in vital organs.   The multidisciplinary team of NIH pathologists and virologists collaborated with University of Maryland clinicians in an exhaustive autopsy study of 44 patients with a PCR-proven CoVid infection.   The analy...

  Xcvid https://youtu.be/cwJXGfwyKHo   Those developing breakthrough CoVid after full vaccination with the Pfizer vaccine were 3.5 times more likely to reach their predicted exercise capacity compared with unvaccinated CoVid patients.   The the conclusion of an Israeli study of 43 participants who developed CoVid during the Delta-predominant era.   Of the 43, 15 were vaccinated and 43 were unvacci...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/d--z8RQ_rNo   When the anti-CoVid potencies of the 4 most popular vaccines are measured head-to-head, the Moderna mRNA vaccine just slightly edges out the Pfizer but both mRNA vaccines clearly beat the viral vector vaccines marketed by Johnson and Johnson and AstraZenaca.   These relative vaccine strengths are even more notable against the Omicron variant.   Investiga...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/xHyeaTasfEk   The FDA and Seviroli Foods, Inc have recalled Aplenty Rotini with Plant based Bolognese Meal Kits.   This product contains undeclared milk.   Those with a milk allergies could develop a serious or lifesaving allergic reaction after ingesting this food.   These kits were sold through Amazon Fresh stores and Fresh online outlets.   If you bought these kits...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/GDihePZeNjw   The FDA and Dianne’s Fine Desserts have recalled Sienna Chocolate Decadent Brownies.   The issue is undeclared pecan tree nuts.   Trays of Sienna Chocolate Turtle Brownies that contain pecans were mistakenly labeled as   Sienna Chocolate Decadent Brownies.   The impacted lot is 6Z1L24.   If you have this lot of brownies, return your purchases to the poin...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/zKAsWKb_3v4   The FDA and Relish Foods, Inc. are recalling Frozen Pacific Fusion Brand Tuna Steaks.   These steaks contain elevated levels of histamines and, if ingested, can trigger an allergic reaction called scombroid fish poisoning of varied intensities.   Symptoms of scombroid fish poisoning include oral tingling or burning sensations, facial swelling, rashes, hi...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/BV7htI6uNdQ   The FDA and Poppies International Inc. have recalled Delizza Cream Puffs.   These pastries may contain small metal fragments as foreign bodies.   Eating the cream puffs and ingesting the metal fragments could create injuries to the linings of the mouth, throat, esophagus, lower regions in the gastrointestinal tract.   These cream puffs were sold in North...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/3XEJy0ML8ts   The CPSC and Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands now recall American Angler Electric Fillet Knives.   The “trigger” switch on the electric fillet knife may stick in the “on” position creating a laceration hazard for the user and bystanders.   About 43,200 of these knives were sold in the US at Walmart, Bass Pro Shops and other retailers and online at www.amazon...

  Vidcast:    https://youtu.be/LdV7_SmOCBI Dr. Smith shares his own masking, cleansing, and distancing techniques to help you protect yourself from the latest, most contagious form of CoVid.   N95 masks: 3M 8511 Paint Sanding Valved N95 Cool-Flow Respirator, 10-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002YKBV2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_VEH6A2FCC1PTCMA790XX (Only use these with vent valve covered with du...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/KEFAZDfdpTo   The FDA and Local Fixe are recalling Local Fixe Lasagna, Noodles, Rolls, Pie Dough, Fettucine, and Tortillas.   These products all contain undeclared wheat.   These and any product with wheat gluten can create serious gastrointestinal reactions in those with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity.   These products were sold in Douglas County Oregon.   If...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/lxMHwMesptw   The FDA and Fresh Express recall fresh salads sold under the following brands: Fresh Express, Bowl and Basket, Giant Eagle, Marketside, O Organics, Signature Farms,   Weis Fresh, and Wellesley Farms.   These salads are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes that causes a serious and life-threatening infections in the very young, elders, and in those wi...

    Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Lzf4RV0vBkA   The FDA and Haifa Smoked Fish are recalling Haifa Smoked Fish Turbot Cold Smoked 8 ounce packages lot #246.   This fish is contaminated with listeria monocytogenes that causes a serious and life-threatening infections in the very young, elders, and in those with impaired immunity.   Listeria may also trigger miscarriages and/or stillbirths.   If you pu...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/9l8SxVH_-hM   The FDA and Dream Pop are recalling all 4 flavors of Dream Pops Bites including Vanilla Sky, Berry Dreams, Birthday Cake, and Cookie Dough.   These frozen confections contain undeclared milk.   Those with a milk allergy could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they ingest these frozen treats.   If you purchased these Dream Pop...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/zVrWS1C8x6g   The FDA and Joy’s International Foods are recalling Joy’s Gourmet Bloody Mary Mix.   This product contains undisclosed soy and fish.   If anyone with a soy of fish allergy were to consume this product, they could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction.   This product was sold at Sunshine Shop Cocoa Village, FL; Brownwood farmers market,...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/j8vG6aqvLzg   The FDA and Dole Fresh Vegetables announce the recall of Dole Branded and Private Label Salads including Dole, Ahold, Kroger, Lidl, and Others.   These salads are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes that causes a serious and life-threatening infections in the very young, elders, and in those with impaired immunity.   Listeria may also trigger miscar...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/lNw5aNrlq9o   The CPSC and Angel Line are recalling Angel Line Bunk Beds with angled ladders.   These include Fremont Twin, Creston Twin, and Brandon Twin models. The metal hook that fastens the ladder to the top bunk bed frame may detach causing a dangerous gap larger than 3.5 inches and creating entrapment and strangulation hazards.   About 39,900 of these bunk beds...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/QbEwYt_4Lcc   The CPSC and Royal Sovereign have recalled Royal Sovereign/Royal Centurian portable air conditioners.   These portable air conditioners have defective drain motors that run hot and may ignite the product’s plastic enclosure creating a risk of fires, burns, and possible toxicity from inhaled organic compounds.   About 33,570 of these air conditioners have...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/0GmFKwvR7zw   The CPSC and Pearl River have recalled Pearl River propane hoses used on Flame King Propane Torches. This propane hose may swell, rupture, and permit propane gas to leak creating a fire hazard.   About 43,000 of these propane hoses were sold online at amazon.com, Homedepot.com, Wayfair.com, Walmart.com, and eBay.com.   Stop using these propane hoses and...

Captain Hang-on Treestands on Recall Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/sD7e78281TM   The CPSC and Big Game Treestands now recall Captain Hang-on Treestands (2021 Batch #2M-0121).   The plastic-coated cable crimps may slip during use, cause the standing platform to suddenly release, and create fall and injury hazards.   About 1,030 of these treestands were sold nationwide at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Al &Bo...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/lDWSQjsvUx4   The CPSC, Compass Health Brands is recalling Carex Brand Adult Portable Bed Rails including the Carex Brand Bed Support Rails and the Carex brand Easy Up 2-in-1 Rails sold between 2012 and 2021. Essential Medical Supply is recalling Endurance Hand Bed Rails. When these rails are attached to a bed, a person may become entrapped within the bed rail or betw...