Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdVdMBnNCkh/ A new technique developed by bioengineers at The University of Texas-Dallas slashes the time necessary to produce a custom zirconia crown from 20 to 100 hours to less than 30 minutes. Zirconia is a durable, tooth-colored ceramic widely employed for fabricating dental crowns. The new process used for creation of the zirconia crown is so-called vat...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdVcmP3JDu5/ Current diet drugs, the GLP-1s, do help you lose weight, but they trigger muscle loss. The good news: nutritionists at UC-Berkeley now report that an old experimental compound, TOFA, coaxes your body to burn more energy without curbing your appetite. For you biochemists, TOFA stands for 5-tetradecyloxy-2-furoic acid. In a preclinical study publish...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdVbxjNvhbO/ A massive new meta-analysis involving more than 100 million people followed in 32 studies finds that recreational use of cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines is associated with substantially higher stroke risk, even for those under 55. The study, from neuroscientists at the University of Cambridge, was published in the International Journal of Strok...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdUax77twZx/ Rockefeller University molecular biologists show that this intense exercise releases 100-fold more beneficial proteins into your bloodstream. Their study was published in the journal Cell Reports Medicine.  Researchers studied 19 young, healthy men who performed either six 30-second, all-out cycling sprints, just three minutes of intense effort, o...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdUZWxAv5cj/ This test is the FIT test standing for Fecal Immunochemical Test.  It is a sensitive method for detecting minute amounts of blood in stool. That blood is the sign that there is trouble ahead. Surgical researchers at Sweden’s Karolinska Institute and Umeå University followed 376,511 people for up to 14 years. This screening program mailed each part...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdUYlM9Tn6E/ Guys—-Do listen up! Men consuming larger amounts of ultra-processed foods including soft drinks, packaged snacks, cereals, and those processed luncheon meats have a 29% to 30% higher risk of prostate cancer compared with men in the lowest-consumption group. Preventive medicine researchers at Florida Atlantic University analyzed nationally represen...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdUXv9uPn_O/ Yale researchers find that one of the unexpected byproducts of dieting is the reduction of agents that degrade our tissues. That process is under the control of the immune system component C3. This protein normally increases with age and is known to increase the inflammation that degrades our tissues. The New Haven immunobiologists studied 42 part...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdR7n3WuKCf/ STOP AGING WITHOUT CUTTING CALORIES? Ultra-Processed Foods Trigger Prostate Cancer A Simple At-Home Test Could Cut Your Risk of Dying From Colorectal Cancer THREE MINUTES OF SPRINTING CAN BEST 90 MINUTES OF MODERATE EXERCISE RECREATIONAL DRUGS CAN RAISE YOUR STROKE RISK AT ANY AGE SHEDDING UGLY FAT WHILE PRESERVING MUSCLE 3D PRINTED DENTAL CROWNS...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcevXIShoqw/ Everything Sprouts and Calco Alfalfa Sprouts are contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli or Salmonella, both of which which cause serious illness. Affected: Alfalfa Sprouts lots #222, 223, 225, 226 and 230; Everything Sprouts Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix lots #222, 223, 226 and 230; and Zesty Garlic Mix cups, lots #222, 223, 225, 226 and 230...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/ Affected: NatureBest and HEB Soup Mix, Pico de Gallo varieties, Mild Cheddar & Jalapeño Stuffed Mushrooms, Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Mushrooms, and Diced Jalapeño products. Lot codes 190A26184 through 190A26216, with Best By/Use By dates generally ranging from July 13 through August 15, 2026. These affected products were sold to retail cu...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcesxpENwgs/ Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems. Affected: lot codes X2741775, X2741859, X2744163, X2744706, X2746349, X2746490 and X2748743; coded production dates 26192, 26196, 26197, 26199, and 26203. These recalled jalapenos we...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dcero1PpojM/ This spread it contains undeclared cashew, pistachio and hazelnut, posing a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for people with an allergy or severe sensitivity to these tree nuts. Affected:lot L2755 with an expiration date of January 2, 2027.  This recalled spread was sold through L-Nutra’s e-commerce site, ProlonLife.com, eith...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcerADDBMwB/ These glass fragments could cause lacerations and/or perforations to linings along the gastrointestinal tract. Affected:Outshine  Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry Fruit Bars and the Outshine Variety Pack both with Best Before dates ranging from May 31 through November 30, 2027. These affected products were sold at retailer...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DceqP9JstNV/ These chips contain undeclared gluten creating a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for people with an allergy or severe sensitivity to gluten. Affected: Momchipz Veggie Chips – Broccoli Florets & Cauliflower,  Best Before 2026 AUGUST 31. This recalled product was sold via Amazon.com between March 2026 and June 2026. T Do n...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcepdAuvUFY/ Consuming these breads creates a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for people with an allergy or severe sensitivity to either milk or sesame. Affected: Prince Pan de Manjeca Spanish Style Bread; Prince Sesame Italian Bread Large; Prince Sesame French Bread Large; Prince Sesame Italian Bread; and Prince Sesame Long French Bread...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DceoE53BWBE/ This dog food contains metal foreign bodies that will cause serious oral, esophageal, and intestinal lacerations. Affected: Fromm Turkey Pâté, lot EP2A3306 551006, Best By 032029; and Fromm Diner Classics Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté lot EP2A3306 551029, Best By 032029. This recall covers 3,852 cases of Fromm Turkey Pâté and 1,973 cases of Fromm Diner Cla...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcenC-TvAIZ/ The diced jalapeños used in this product are contaminated with Salmonella creating a potential serious health risk. Affected: Jalapeno Avocado Dressing with Best By dates 11/05/2026, 11/13/2026, 11/18/2026 or 11/25/2026; The recalled dressing was sold through H-E-B grocery stores in Texas between July 13 and August 5, 2026.  Donot eat the isecalle...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcecQ3WxFqE/ These mini-fridges have electrical switches that short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards. Affected: Cooluli 10-liter and 15-liter minifridges with batch numbers 1535 through 1545 and 1200000 through 1202080. About 250,000 minifridges were sold online at Amazon.com and Cooluli.com from January 2019 through October 2024. Sop using these recalled...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcebC7rh5Y4/ The small, powerful magnets inside the cubes can become loose if the cubes break or open, creating a serious magnet-ingestion hazard. If multiple magnets are swallowed, they can attract each other inside the body and cause intestinal blockage or perforation, blood poisoning and death. Affected: Goody King magnetic building sets including Unicorn,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DceaaRrtlDR/ These baby jumpers, baby swings, and 2-in-1 baby jumper & swings are inherently unstable, posing fall and impact hazards. Also, the hanging restraint straps and seat openings can also pose strangulation hazards. Affected: Baby Jumper model jumper-01; Baby Swing model swing-1; 2-in-1 Jumper & Swing-A model jumper-01; and 2-in-1 Jumper &...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DceZU9Rhwke/ The fan blades separate from the fan motor flywheel, posing impact and injury hazards. Affected models: AK396H-MBK and model AK396H-BN. About 9,460 fans were sold exclusively at The Home Depot stores nationwide and online from January 2023 through October 2025. Stop running these recalled ceiling fans immediately and return the fan to a Home Depot...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DceYl2_BUFt/ The use of these fire pits can cause uncontrolled fires, where flames burn across pooled or spilled alcohol, as well as flame jetting from fuel containers, creating a risk of serious burn injury or death. Affected: model BSFIREPIT01 (UPC 680079015930), BSFIREPIT02 (UPC 680079015947), and BSFIREPIT03 (UPC 680079015954). About 48,700 fire pits were...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DceX6b-O7gn/ These visors crack upon impact creating a risk of injury from laceration or impact hazards. Affected: CCM FMHVR Hybrid Visors marked “HVR” above the red “CCM” on the metal plate and have serial numbers beginning with “M/L” or “S/M”; recalled ACCHVR accessories have serial numbers beginning with “SR.” About 12,957 FMHVR Hybrid Visors and ACCHVR Rep...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DceXKBphyxU/ The circuit board can overheat, posing a serious risk of fire and burn injuries. Affected: Goal Zero YETI 3000X portable power stations sold from May 2020 through August 2025. About 46,200 YETI 3000X portable power stations were sold at REI stores nationwide and online at Costco.com, Backcountry.com, Goalzero.com and other online retailers.  Stop...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DceWPIQOS5d/ The rear brake caliper can crack or break reducing braking effectiveness and creating a risk of a serious injury or death in a crash. Affected: specific 2021–2024 GASGAS and Husqvarna off-road motorcycle models listed in the recall, with the VIN located on the right side of the steering head. About 21,040 motorcycles were sold in the United States...