Dr. Howard Smith Reports

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/PgxhDYI2H04   The CPSC and Polaris are recalling the Polaris RZR PRO PEDIATRICIAN and RZR PRO XP4 Model Year 2021 Recreational Vehicles.   These vehicles are missing the copper seal washers on their turbocharger oil supply lines resulting in oil leaks, fire hazards, and burns.   About 32 of these vehicles were sold.   If you bought one of these vehicles, stop using it...

    Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/V6oixe1Qdfw   The CPSC and The Lye Guy announce the recall of The Lye Guy Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide.   These products contain caustic poisons and must be sold in child-proof containers and their 32 oz. containers are not.   The label on the products omits the word POISON.   These liquids can burn on contact and if swallowed by a child will cause devas...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/fMXBdLycA0w   The CPSC and Bombardier Recreational Products are recalling Ski-Doo Snowmobiles 2021-2022 Model Year.   The mufflers on these units may overheat leading to melting of the right-side vent grill, dripping molten plastic, and a fire hazard.   About 2400 snowmobiles were sold in the US and 3,000 were sold in Canada.   Stop using this vehicle immediately and...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/pNSzGnY-Pkw   The CPSC and Leisure Time Products now recall Backyard Discovery Big Brutus, Little Brutus and Mini Brutus Metal Swing Sets. The swing hanger attachment ism defective and the swing may disconnect from the top tube leading to a child falling and sustaining an injury.   About 9,000 of these swings were sold in the US and 270 were sold in Canada online at A...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/MHMadmBr0q8 Today’s medical discoveries that point to future therapy. New developments for:   4D Printing Spinal Scaffolds Ultrasound Neuromodulation Needle-Free Blood Glucose Testing s Electrical Glue For Blood Vessels Micro Ultrasound Speedy Wound Healing   All this on   Medicine of the Future.   Spinal fusion is a common procedure, but when a bone autograft is unav...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/R2F2OSytgGI   A new nanoparticle-based vaccine stimulates protective antibodies to the British, South African, and Brazilian variants in addition to the original Chinese CoVid.   Immunologists from San Diego’s Scripps Research Institute and Philadelphia’s Temple University now describe it on the pre-publication server biorixiv.org.   Their vaccine is a highly immunoge...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/zOJBaUruPCY   Young women consuming more than two servings a day of sugar-sweetened drinks more than double their risk (2.2) of bowel cancer.   Public health researchers at St. Louis’ Washington University issue this warning after comparing the dietary records of 95,464 women participating in the Nurses’ Health Study.   The cancer risk escalates 16% for every extra su...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/4O8J48ETm0U   Fifty-four percent of us have no idea what the label “BEST if used by” means and a whopping 76% don’t know the specific safety impact of the “USE by” label.   George Washington University and Johns Hopkins researchers studied the responses of 2,607 subjects confronted with common food labels.   “Best if used by” lists a date after which the taste, look,...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/FIaupv65Q1s   Better adherence to the Mediterranean diet consisting of fish, monounsaturated fats including olive oil, beans, fruits, and vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of dementia.   German neurologists draw this conclusion from their study of 512 subjects looking at clinical, radiologic and biochemical indicators of brain health as a function of their...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/ILmDKzEneYE   More than 63% of CoVid patients surviving an ICU stay were diagnosed with sleep apnea.   Pulmonologists at the All India Institute of Medical Science report their analysis of 103 CoVid patients.   Of that number, 67 underwent a formal sleep study.   Of those studied, 65 or 97% met the criteria for clinically-significant sleep apnea.   Even more worrisome...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/LLmUBaxZ1Mc   Moderna issues a preliminary report that their variant booster protects against both the South African and Brazilian variants.   Side-effects of this booster vaccine were mild.   In this small phase 1/2 trial, 60 participants received the mRNA-1273.351 booster.   Two weeks after the boost, all but one participant enjoyed an increase in protective titers...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/v97MbXHcrX8   Women with heart attack symptoms are significantly less likely than men to receive timely therapy.   This the conclusion of an NYU study just presented at the American College of Cardiology’s spring scientific sessions.   Though women with chest pain arrived at the ED as quickly as men, they were less likely to be triaged as first priority emergencies, t...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/IjTcMb7aK-Y   The FDA and Bloommy, Inc are recalling Bloommy Biotin Collagen Keratin Capsules.   This product contains a fish allergen as part of the collagen-based ingredient.   The implicated lot includes the Best Buy date of 4/2023.   Those with an allergy to fish could develop a severe allergic reaction after consuming this product.   This product was sold on amaz...

Recall On Natural Way Almond Butter Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/JrkhoNPpAp0   The FDA and Natural Way announce the recall of Natural Way Almond Butter.   This product contains undeclared peanuts.   Those with a peanut allergy could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction after ingesting this almond butter.   If you purchased this product, return it to the point of purchase for a re...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/5grInjlHRZQ   The FDA and FritoLay recall Ruffles All Dressed Potato Chips.   This product contains undeclared milk.   Those with a milk allergy could develop a serious or fatal allergic reaction after ingesting these potato chips.   This product was sold in Sam’s Club warehouses in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ten...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/XAH5Nznh45I   The FDA and The Hershey Company are recalling Hershey’s Chocolate Shell Topping.   Some 1700 bottles of this product bearing the product code 25JSAS1 were mistakenly filled with Heath Shell Topping that contains almonds.   Those with an almond allergy could develop a life-threatening allergic reaction after ingesting this product.   If you have this prod...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/rfY58LFj7Zw   The FDA and Russ Davis Wholesale announce the recall of Crazy Fresh and Quick & Easy Veggie Pizza.   This product contains undeclared soy.   Those with a soy allergy could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction after ingesting this pizza.   This product was sold in grocery stores in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota a...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/oqWojmrKQVY   The CPSC and Sauder Woodworking recall Sauder and Aliesha-May Counter-height Bar Stools.   The stool legs may begin to wobble over time creating a fall hazard.   About 3100 of these 2 stool pairs were sold online at Wayfair.com, ZOLA.com, CYMAX.com.   Stop using these stools and contact Sauder Woodworking at 1-866-218-8312 to arrange a full refund.   htt...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/4UfFfbc6vJs   The CPSC and LifeSeasons are recalling LifeSeasons Blood Nourish-R Iron Supplement.   This dietary supplement contains iron and must be sold in a child-resistant package to avoid possible poisoning.   About 7800 bottles were sold at health food stores nationwide and online at life seasons.com and amazon.com.   If you have this product in your home, immed...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/GzACVYsgPFI   The CPSC and Pentair Water Pool and Spa now recall StaRite and Mastertemp Pool Heaters.   A gas connection in the heater may leak a combustible air-gas mixture leading to a fire hazard and burns.   About 4700 heaters were sold in the US.   If you have one of these heaters, stop using it and contact Pentair Water Pool and Spa at 1-800-831-7133 to arrange...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/U_ttL4Fhed8   The CPSC and American Honda are recalling Honda CRF450R Off-Road Motorcycles.   The cycle’s drive chain may break while in use and cause the cycle to suddenly slow and stop leading to a crash and rider injuries.   About 536 of these motorcycles were sold nationwide.   Stop using this recalled off-road motorcycle and contact your authorized Honda Powerspo...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/AR0A3u0sV_I   The CPSC and TJX are recalling Sam & Joe Infant Sleep Bags.   The neck opening is so large for infants 0 to 6 months that it allows an infant’s head to slip into the sleep bag leading to possible suffocation.   About 3,600 of these infant sleeping bags were sold in the US   at TJX and Marshall’s stores and online at tjmaxx.com, marshalls.com and sierra.c...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/bdcc5AMdlY8   The CPSC and Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands are recalling WAYNE WaterBUG GLOW Multi-Use Submersible Water Removal Pumps.   If water enters the casing and contacts the electronic circuit board, a short circuit will occur and create electric short, fire, and burn hazards.   About 42,000 of these pumps were sold at Home Depot stores and online at homedepot.co...

  Xdvid https://youtu.be/dxXv8UEv3pg   The CPSC and Kolcraft again announce the recall of the Inclined sleeper accessory sold with Kolcraft Cuddle ‘n Care 2-in-1 Bassinet & Incline Sleepers and Preferred Position 2-in-1 Bassinet & Incline Sleepers.   Infant deaths due to suffocation have been reported with similar inclined sleepers when infants are able to roll from their backs to their sides or s...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Fh49Z7ZTMQ0   The CPSC and Signature Hardware are recalling Pickens Flip Up Towel Grab Bars.   This product may break if the towel bar is used to support someone’s body leading to falls and injuries.   About 330 units were sold in the US online at signature.com, amazon.com, and build.com.   Stop using this towel bar and contact Signature Hardware at 1-888-520-0167 to...