Dr. Howard Smith Reports

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/GYPIGUKq8v8   If you’re suffering stomach and esophageal ache from enjoying Buffalo wings or accidentally swallowing that red pepper hidden in your Szechuan chicken , the food scientists at Penn State have some first aid for you.   It turns out that the best liquid for neutralizing pepper burn is good old milk.   The study looked at 72 subjects each using 7 different...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/a1-x6b-tNyc   Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may cause you to overdose on many popular prescription drugs.   The FDA now repeats its 2017 warning to us and asks us to carefully read the label on any drug you are taking to see if grapefruit can interfere with its function.   Grapefruit juice blocks the enzyme in the small intestine that normally breaks down drugs caus...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/d8WD8kCnbms   C’mon get happy by biting off a few squares of bittersweet chocolate.   A British study just published in the journal Depression and Anxiety makes that delicious suggestion.   The study looked at more than 13,600 Americans and analyzed their chocolate consumption and their likelihood of reporting depressive feelings.   Individuals who reported eating any...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/l1TYL1paUUk   Gentlemen...listen up!   The more mushrooms you eat the better, and enjoying them 3 times a week or more will drop your prostate cancer risk at least 17%.     Japanese epidemiologists studied about 36,500 men 40-79 years of age who are in the Miyagi (no relation to Mr. Miyagi of Cobra Kai fame) and Ohsaki Cohorts,   They followed the men for 13 years.  ...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/VYcpbXexVsM   Each participant underwent pulmonary function tests and recorded their use of NSAIDs over the month before testing.   Air quality measurements during that month were added to the database.   Analysis showed that NSAID use, which turned out to be mostly aspirin, reduced the effects of air pollution on lung function by one-half.   If you expect significant...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/mshoJ1qxdBU   The FDA and California Terra Garden Inc. are recalling Guan’s Seafood Mushrooms.   This product is contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.   This bacterium can cause a severe and sometimes life-threatening infection in the very young, the elderly, and those who are immunocompromised.   These mushrooms were distributed and sold in CA,   If you have this...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/lgC8arAXWL4   The FDA and multiple companies including Concord Farms, Marquis Worldwide Specialty, and Rainfield Marketing Group announce the recall of their Korean-grown enoki mushrooms.   These mushrooms are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes .   This bacterium can create life-threatening disease.   Return this product to the point of purchase. For more inform...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/_W8GPN_tXC4   The FDA and Hy-Vee Inc. are recalling Hy-Vee Chicken Street Taco Kits.   This product contains undisclosed egg allergen.   Those with an egg allergy could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they ingest these tacos.   These kits were sold at Hy-Vee grocery stores in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesot...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/9jEXNfOpBaE   The FDA and Gilster-MaryLee Corp. now recall; Full Circle Organic Microwave Popcorn Salted.   This product contains undeclared milk. Those with a milk allergy could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they ingest this popcorn.   This popcorn was distributed and sold in Schenectady, NY; Chandler, AZ; Lathrop, CA; Farr West, UT; Pemb...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/hDmv12LrSiU   The FDA and Giant Eagle are recalling Giant Eagle Chicken Street Taco Kits.   These kits contain undisclosed egg allergen.   Those with an egg allergy could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they ingest these tacos.   These kits were sold at Giant Eagle and Market District stores in PA, OH, MD, and IN.   If you bought this kit, d...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/5DGpT6v0Hb4   The CPSC and HSN now recall Joy/JM Branded My Little Steamer® and My Little Steamer® Go Mini.   These defective steamers can spray or leak scalding water during use leading to burns. About 5.4 million of these steamers were sold in the US and 14,300 were sold in Canada.   These were sold on the HSN TV network and online at hsn.com, amazon.com, target.com...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/zgloGTuebBA   The CPSC and Ergobaby are recalling Ergobaby Metrous1, 2, and 4 Compact City Strollers.   The harness release button can break and detach if pressed with the child in the stroller making it difficult to release and creating a choking hazard.   About 2,800 of these stroller were sold online at ergobaby.com, albeebaby.com, and amazon.com.   Immediately sto...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/eBbOMPnR9Wc   The CPSC and JC Penney now recall Arizona Jean Co. “Lilac Smoke” Girls Midweight Puffer Jackets.   The drawstring inside the bottom lining of this jacket may become caught on playground equipment, handrails, doors or any moving object leading to falls and other child injuries.   About 3700 of these jackets were sold at JC Penney’s stores and online at jc...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/PGWDy-FQbYk   The CPSC and Target are recalling Target Room Essentials Shower Stools.   These shower stools become unstable and slippery when wet and a prone to tipping over leading to falls and other injuries.   About 58,500 of these shower stools were sold in the US at Target and online at target.com.   Stop using this shower stool immediately and return it to your...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/oiSbAEfNQto   The CPSC and Trek are recalling the Bontrager Satellite City Bicycle Pedals.   If these pedals are incorrectly installed during bike assembly, they may fall off creating falls and injuries.   About 316,500 of these bicycle pedals were sold in the US and about were sold 28,650 in Canada in Trek stores and online at trek.com.   If you have these pedals, st...

Medicine of The Future 4th Week May 2021 Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/cZujrXgN--4   Today’s medical discoveries that point to future therapy. #Trojanhorse Virus Triggers #Cancer Suicide #Immunotherapy Aids #PostStroke #Rehab Enzyme Therapy Stops #Dental #Plaque #AcidSensing #Bacteria Herald Inflammatory Bowel Disease #IBD #Microneedle Patch Treats #Skin Infections 3D #Bioprinted #Multiilayer Body P...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/iWz4PaDr3gM   Two doses of the Moderna mRNA vaccine prevent 100% of CoVid infections in adolescents 12 to 18 years of age.   The company just announced the results of its phase 1-2 study in preparation for submission to the FDA in June seeking an Emergency Use Authorization.   A total of 3,732 teens were randomized 2 to 1 to receive the vaccine.   CoVid infection prev...

Ultrasonic Nerve Destruction Treats Drug-Resistant Hypertension Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/5fSwIDc3Tcs   Zapping nerves entering the kidneys with pulsed ultrasound can significantly lower elevated blood pressures in those who fail traditional drug therapy with a triple combination medication.   An international, multi-center study headed by Columbia University researchers enrolled 136 patients, a...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/dkFX9GP8U34   Just one glass of wine, beer, or a cocktail doubles the chances of an atrial fibrillation episode sometime during the following 4 hours.   Cardiologists at UC-San Francisco report this finding following their study of 100 patients with intermittent bouts of atrial fibrillation.   Each participant was fitted with a wearable cardiac monitor and a data box...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/RA7DqmDw51E   Boys born prematurely and weighing less than one kilogram age faster than normal.   Canadian researchers draw this conclusion from their study comparing the adult cells from 45 with extremely low birth weights with those of 49 normal birth weight controls.   Calculating cellular age using a DNA methylation assay of adult cheek cells, the low birth weight...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/0ITzY3wa7DA   The time-honored recommendation to put ice packs on injured extremities now comes under question with the publication of a Japanese study.   Using a mouse model, Kobe University researchers show that cold unduly delays muscle regeneration following contraction trauma that mimics a muscle tear.   Slower healing of cold tissues occurs since low temperature...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Y-Mix9FjKOI   Everyone in every state now has the right to access their medical records and those of their children.   On April 5 th , 2021, a federal rule became operative and it guarantees you immediate electronic access via your computer or smartphone to your doctors’ notes as well as lab and imaging test results.   Your legal right to the information isn’t new, bu...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Yd9_ca2HR0k   Higher levels of practiced mindfulness were associated with less intellectual decline and reduced depositions of degenerative proteins in the brain.   Canadian neuroscientists report these finding from their study of 261 older adults undergoing cognitive testing and brain imaging.   Those practicing mindfulness regularly scored best consistently on probl...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/v-KQZ_DQNL0   When your EKG is interpreted using artificial intelligence, you may find out that your body is years younger or older than your birthday tally would predict.   Cardiologists at the Mayo Clinic draw this conclusion using a convolutional neural network to help read EKGs from 25,144 subjects.   Those with a predicted age 7 to 14 years older, had a 94% highe...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/YHrGxVypUdU   The FDA and Interstate Food Products have recalled Little Hatches Jalapeño Cream Cheese.   This product is contaminated with listeria monocyogenes .   Listeria causes a serious and possibly fatal infection the the very young, elders, and those who are immunosuppressed.   This item was sold in Whole Foods stores.in the Denver, CO metro area.   If you have...