Dr. Howard Smith Reports

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/422x2ZDNx6E   The CPSC and HD Hudson recall illu-Mist Battery-Powered Garden Sprayers.   This sprayer’s lithium ion battery could overheat leading to a fire risk.   If you bought one of these sprayers,   immediately stop using it, remove the battery tray, and look for a brown battery.  If you see a brown battery, remove it and its tray and dispose of them via your loc...

  Vidcast:   nhttps://youtu.be/oaFwRKR4ngw   The CPSC and Genentech are recalling the prescription drug Erysdi, the brand name for risdiplam.   This drug is used for treatment of spinal muscular atrophy in both adults and children.   The bottles containing this drug may leak leading to a risk of skin or eye exposure.   This and all prescription drugs must be sold in child-resistant packaging and i...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/D4o6mSE5Xpw   The CPSC and Parker Squared   Inc. announce the recall of Shepherd Boy Plush toys with wire staff.   The sharp metal wire in the shepherd’s staff may become exposed leading to a puncture or a laceration hazard.   About 3,000 of these toys were sold online at theshepherdstreasure.com and at amazon.com .   If you bought of these toys, immediately remove an...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/6IaVAG8OmDg   CoVid vaccinations of seniors in Tennessee reduced their CoVid   hospitalization rate by 80% and their death rate by 95%.   Epidemiologists at the University of Utah studied that state’s data over a 3 month period beginning in December, 2020.   During this time, the scarce mRNA vaccines were preferentially going to those over 70.   While the hospitalizat...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/vrJGynj-MhQ   The CDC recently announced a lowering of the safe distance between masked students from 6 to 3 feet.   Problem is that there is much fine print and many catch-22s around this new pronouncement.   The blanket 3 foot rule only applies to K through 6 in areas of low or moderate CoVid spread.   The 6 foot or higher rule still applies: in areas of high CoVid...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/whIOaopyp6o   The proverbial sparing of the rod may risk spoiling the child, but it could also lead to better brain development.   University of Montreal psychologists followed 94 children from ages 2½ to 9 years tabulating their family’s parenting practices with their brain development by adolescence.   The kids subjected to the highest levels of strict parenting end...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/0EzjfgwiU_Y   If   healthcare workers receive CoVid vaccination, their family members   enjoy a 60% lower risk of developing a preventable CoVid infection.   Scottish investigators draw this conclusion from their study of 144,525 healthcare workers and their 194,362 family members.   Vaccination not only reduces overall CoVid infection risk, but it lowers hospitalizat...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/w9l3ukXfJZ0   Wearing a face mask while exercising will not strain your heart or negatively impact your athletic performance.   Austrian researchers draw these conclusions after their careful study of 10 subjects climbing up 4 to 5 flights and 96 steps with or without standard surgical face masks..   The data reveals no significant impact of mask wearing on oxygen sat...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/gdQ9-E7tQIs   Those eating breakfast before 8:30 AM had lower blood sugar levels and less insulin resistance thereby lowering their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.   This conclusion comes from a study by Northwestern University endocrinologists just presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting.   Crunching the data gathered from 10,575 adults, they found th...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/WD15ttY0478   The FDA and Whole Foods announce the recall of Whole Foods Cranberry Biscotti.   This product contains undeclared tree nuts, specifically pistachio.   Those with tree nuts and pistachio allergies could develop a serious and life-threatening reaction should they ingest this biscotti.   If you purchased this product, return it with a valid proof of purchas...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/gVxslRPpvjA   The FDA and PNHC, LLC now recall Heal The World Hand Sanitizer.   This product is packaged in bottles that suggest bottled water with a risk of poisoning should this product, containing alcohol, be ingested.   If you have this product at home, return it to the point of purchase or call PNHC, LLC at 1-813-434-0741 to arrange a refund.   https://www.fda.go...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/H_2M6-ri0yk   The CPSC and HOFISH are recalling HOFISH 10 inch Hybrid Certi-PUR Certified Foam and Pocket Spring Mattresses.   These mattresses fail to meet federal flammability standards risking fire.   These were sold exclusively via amazon, com.   If you have one of these, stop using it.   Contact HOFISH at 1-888-731-2419 to receive a free fitted mattress cover to...

  Xvvid https://youtu.be/TSoditd8peU   The CPSC and Global Home Imports announce the recall of HR Platform Frames.   These frames may collapse unexpectedly posing a crush hazard that may lead to a severe injury or death.   The models involved include HR33, HR46, HR50, HR60, and HR66 in all sizes sold though American Furniture Warehouse, Mattress Firm and other retailers. Immediately stop using HR...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/OVZRpWiYBFU   Concussion, dementia, and sleep deprivation produce similar changes to your brain’s architecture as determined by a novel MRI imaging analysis.   Oregon investigators now present data from their study of 56 Afghanistan war vets and suggest possible therapeutic approaches to TBI and dementia.   Their imaging data shows a correlation between battle brain t...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/MBhMynoyc9U   Should a pregnant woman contract CoVid, she is less likely to show initial symptoms but more than twice as likely to end up in the ICU on a ventilator and nearly twice as likely to die.   British investigators performed a meta-analysis of 73 studies covering 67, 271 pregnant women.   Pregnancy reduces chance of initial fevers, shortness of breath, and mu...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/d_M4-GECqyM   Vaccination with either the Moderna or the Pfizer mRNA vaccine reduces the already small incidence of asymptomatic CoVid infection by 44%.   Investigators at the Mayo Clinic report this vaccine protective after studying 39,156 asymptomatic adults.     Asymptomatic CoVid infections as determined by PCR testing are uncommon only occurring in 3.2% of the un...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/U6KjQH1cROU   Last summer’s experience reassures us that children can safely attend day camps.   New York pediatric researchers draw this conclusion from their study of 8,480 campers and 3,698 staff at 23 camps.   CoVid cases only occurred in 2 camps. Only one camper and 6 staff members became infected.   Driving this success was near universal staff masking and selec...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/PlrPYrQW38M   Rising concentrations of particulate pollutants in the air is directly associated with a rise in CoVid infections.   Researchers in Hong Kong, Britain, and Israel draw this conclusion after analyzing data from 18 Chinese provincial capital cities including Wuhan.   Pooling data from all studied cities, there was a significant trend between concentration...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Ce4du1KeMQg   Those with lingering CoVid symptoms can safely receive an mRNA or an adenoviral vector vaccine, and vaccination is associated with overall improvement in symptoms.   British researchers report these findings after   studying 66 CoVid long-haulers two-thirds of whom were vaccinated with either the Pfizer or the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines.   Vaccination w...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Mp6qq3zU7pg   The FDA and MG Foods, Inc. now recall MG Foods and Fresh to You Turkey Sandwiches.   These products are potentially contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.   This germ may cause serious and potentially fatal infections in the very young, elders, and the immunosuppressed.   It can trigger miscarriages and stillbirths if ingested by pregnant women.   The...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/ChoFzdYcZIY   The FDA and Hu Products are recalling Hu Chocolate Covered Hunks-Sour Goldenberries.   This product may contain undeclared almonds.   Those with almond allergies may develop a severe or life-threatening allergic reaction.   If you have this product, don’t consume it.   Discard it and contact Hu Products at 1-888-389-2224 to arrange for a refund.   https:...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/NSehcTnKaJY   The FDA and Kareem Mart recall Tahina food treats. Tahina is ground sesame paste.   This product may be contaminated with salmonella.   This bacterium may cause a serious and sometime fatal infection in the very young, elders, and the immunocompromised.   If you bought these products, return them to the place of purchase for a refund.   If you require ad...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/JfOlOHetA2s   The FDA and Wilton Brands are recalling six sprinkle products and one kit.   The sprinkles in these products contain undeclared milk.   Those with a milk allergy may develop a serious allergic reaction.   The products involved are Tasty Coffee Shop Cookie Kit, Holiday Home Assorted Treat Toppings, Valentine Chip Crunch Sprinkles, and Rainbow Chip Crunch...

    Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/DaWobFYlCec   The CPSC and KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles North America recall the KTM SX-E 5 and Husqvarna EE-5 Motorcycles.   Water may enter the battery causing a short circuit possibly leading to a crash.   About 300 of these units have been sold.   Stop riding these cycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair.  ...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/XiYm7MbPC-8   The CPSC and Melaleuca are recalling Revive Three Wick Soy Candles.   These candles may generate intense flames that could ignite the surface of the wax creating posing fire and burn hazards.   About 38,000 of these candles have been sold at Melaleuca stores and online.   If you bought one of these, stop using it.   Cut the wicks down to the wax to preve...