Dr. Howard Smith Reports

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/eCqiFqTt-ho   The CPSC and Birkenstock USA are recalling Birkenstock Kids’ Mogami Sandals Sizes 24-28.   A plastic rivet may detach from the sandal’s ankle strap and create a choking hazard for young children.   About 15,200 pairs of these shoes were sold in the US and 27 pairs were sold in Canada.   The sandals were sold nationwide at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Lock...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/_Z_bU1g9mWw   The CPSC and Shein now recall Shein Branded Children’s Sleepwear Sets.   The sleepwear sets are made of 97 percent polyester and 3 percent spandex and fails to meet flammability standards for children’s sleepwear posing a risk of burn injuries.   About 2320 of these sleepwear sets were sold online at shein.com.   Do not allow your children to wear this s...

  xvidhttps://youtu.be/-FJnupr3n0I   The CPSC and Specialized Bicycle Components are recalling Specialized 1st Generation Turbo Levo and Kenevo electric mountain bike lithium ion battery packs.   Water may penetrate the seal around the LED control pad on these battery packs causing the battery to short circuited ignite with fire and burn hazards.   About 2500 of these battery packs were sold.   Im...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/jDxGtcx1odc   The CPSC and Generac now recall Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt portable generators.   An unlocked handle on these units may pinch consumers’ fingers against the frame as the generator is moved possibly leading to finger crushing or amputation.   About 321,160 of these generators were sold in the US and 4,575 were sold in Canada.   Stop using th...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/JsyaAdaVxx0   Let’s say you got a shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or even the AstraZeneca vaccine.   Can you get one of the statistically more effective mRNA vaccines such as the Moderna or Pfizer?   The answer comes from   $   Denmark where researchers reviewed the experience of some 5.5 million Danes.   The records show that 144,360 received the AstraZeneca va...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/98w5gUNBqw8   Drinking more than 6 cups of coffee a day versus 1-2 was associated with a 53% greater risk of dementia.   Australian investigators studied the coffee consumption of 398,646 persons with records in the UK Biobank that included 17,702 who also had brain MRI data.   Though heavy coffee drinkers had a high risk of dementia, those who never drank coffee also...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/gkpk2JdkK9M   Mini-antibodies derived from alpacas, when coupled together as triplets, can neutralize any of the CoVid variants 30,000 times better than a single antibody configuration and can be efficiently produced in huge quantities.   Molecular biologists at Germany’s Max Planck Institute report this very good news as the world faces the onslaught of the dangerous...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/N67KnO0DKUg   When you learn during spaced sessions, you activate the same set of neurons repeatedly and that improves your recall over time.   German neurobiologists draw this surprising conclusion from their experimental studies with mice in mazes.   The classic thinking is that learning by cramming repeatedly activates the same brain circuits and facilitates retent...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/lr-3xylsZeI   Farnesol is a form of alcohol found naturally in berries and other fruit.   In its synthetic form, farnisol is often used for food flavoring.   Neurologists at John’s Hopkins announce that this compound may prevent the onset and progression of Parkinson’s disease.   For their mouse experiments, the researchers selected farnisol from a herd of other drugs...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/0uw1p_PfNK8   A fully vaccinated person developing Delta CoVid is 93% less likely than someone unvaccinated to require any oxygen supplementation, has a viral load that fades faster, and develops a significantly larger burst of anti-CoVid antibodies.   Singapore researchers report these findings from their study of 218 individuals with a B.1.617. or Delta CoVid infect...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/ntN4U0O6tM8   Today’s medical discoveries that point to future therapy: A Blood Test Can Reveal Your Biological Clock Genetically Engineered Cancer Immunotherapy   A Thumb-sized Device Detects Bad Breath Spider Venom Rescues Damaged Hearts Rapid Smartphone Diagnosis of Infection     University of Colorado at Boulder physiologists announce a strategy for determining th...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/vLEj0tbGlWc   The FDA and Whole Foods are recalling Cahill Cheddar Porter and Whiskey Cheddar Cheeses.   These cheeses are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.   This microorganism may cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in the very young, elders, and those who are frail or have weak immune systems.   It can cause miscarriages and stillbirths.   If you b...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/aLCPxug9JOo   The FDA and Old Soul’s Farms, LLC have recalled Old Soul’s Farms Greenhouse Leafy Green Products.   These leafy products are contaminated with listeria. This microorganism may cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in the very young, elders, and those who are frail or have weak immune systems.   It can cause miscarriages and stillbirths.   The reca...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/N2kmW0p25og   The FDA and Excalibur Seasoning Co. are recalling Haen Meats 1959 House Blend Seasoning.   This product is contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.   This microorganism may cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in the very young, elders, and those who are frail or have weak immune systems.   It can cause miscarriages and stillbirths.   If you pur...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/sDXG7I762aU   The FDA and McCormick and Co.. now recall McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning, and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning.   These products are contaminated with salmonella.   This bacterium may cause severe and sometimes fatal gastroenteritis and sepsis in the very young, elders, and those with weakened immune...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/vcJ6wYC-F1g   The FDA and HIS now recall Miss Slim Dietary Supplement For Weight Loss.   This product is contaminated with sibutramine, an prescription drug for weight reduction that has been withdrawn from the market due to safety issues.   Sibutramine may trigger an increase in blood pressure and pulse rate that is dangerous for those with cardiovascular disease or...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/OOadTrpli_s   The FDA and Lipari Foods now recall Backroad Country Dried Apricots.   This product contains undeclared sulfite.   Those with sulfite allergies may develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these apricots.   This product was distributed and sold in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michig...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/deg3MvxXbLs   The FDA and Grimmway Farms are recalling packaged chopped and chunk carrots sold under the Bunny Luv, O Organics, Cal-Organic and Grimmway Farms brands.   These carrots are contaminated with salmonella.   This bacterium may cause severe and sometimes fatal gastroenteritis and sepsis in the very young, elders, and those with weakened immune systems.   If...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/tbSZ_rHPPNk   The CPSC and Facebook Technologies have recalled Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset Foam Facial Interfaces.   This foam may cause facial skin irritation and a contact dermatitis manifest by rashes, swelling, burning, itching, hives, and bumps.   About 4 million of these items were sold in the US and 172,6000 were sold in Canada.   All consumers should contact Fac...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/W8w5WTJ20dQ   The CPSC and American Outdoor Brands have recalled Caldwell E-Max® Pro BT Noise Reduction Earmuffs with Rechargeable Lithium Battery Packs.   Wires within the battery packs are poorly soldered allowing them to detach, and create overheating, fires, and burns.   About 13,740 of these units were sold in the US and 88 were sold in Canada.   If you have thes...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/VgX2qA__Ijs   The CPSC and Harbor Freight Tools announce the recall of One Stop Gardens 15,000 and 30,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heaters.   Due to a defective design, environmental wind may blow the flame toward the back of the unit where it may melt the tip safety switch that shuts off the unit should it tip over.   The result: possible fires and burn injuries.   About...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/H_Ia0Lke7CQ   The CPSC and RiteAid now recall RiteAid Rechargeable Handheld Fans.   This fan’s lithium ion battery may overheat while charging, ignite, and create a fire hazard.   About 9780 of these fans were sold.   Do not recharge this product but rather return it to your nearest RiteAid store for a full refund.   If you req uire more information, call RiteAid at 1...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/qxPlRY3Y4Yc   The CPSC and Bel Furniture have recalled Barrington 5-Drawer Chests.   These chests are unstable unless they are anchored to the wall, and they may tip over entrapping and crushing children leading to injuries and possible death.   The chests violate the voluntary industry safety standards.   About 90 of these dresser have been sold.   If you have one of...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/pNBwPM4aeTk   The CPSC and Polaris have recalled Polaris GENERAL 1000, 4 1000, XP 1000,   and XP 4 1000 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles, model year 2021.   The weld between the brake pedal pivot bracket and the EPS mounting bracket may separate resulting in a loss of brake function and possible crashes.   About 1400 of these vehicles were sold in the US and 130 were so...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/gSz0PZoHEfo   The CPSC and Polaris have recalled Polaris RZR Pro XP and RZR Pro XP 4 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles, model year 2021.   A raised edge on the turbocharger castings surface can trigger an oil leak creating a fire hazard.   About 1700 of these vehicles were sold in the US and 90 were sold in Canada.   Immediately stop using these recalled vehicles and con...