Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C6W0W3XrJl0/ Urologists and pathologists at the University of Michigan have developed a gene-based urine test that detects the most dangerous prostate cancers more effectively than the standard PSA tests.  They identified 18 genes uniquely expressed by high grade prostate cancers and detectable in the urine.  They paired the gene test with clinical data to der...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C6Wzb4srpj8/ The bioactive compounds in red cabbage juice, RCJ, reversed the consequences of colitis in a mouse model.  Researchers at the Universities of Missouri and Nebraska demonstrated that the freshly prepared juices from the red cabbage contain  polyphenols, anthrocyanins, organic acids, and multiple complex sugars. Mouse colitis, induced by dextran sod...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C6WyG78rC4H/ A new look at this issue by French and American researchers is dispelling the age-old hypothesis that women’s menstrual cycles are completely controlled by lunar phase cycles since both are roughly 28 days in length.  After studying more than 3,000 young women from both countries and analyzing 27,000 ovarian cycles, they conclude that the cycle le...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C6WuJDVr3jQ/ Restricting your eating to only 10 hours a day, will not help you lose those pounds compared with wolfing it down during all of your waking hours.  So say Johns Hopkins epidemiologists following their randomized study of 41 middle-aged persons, over 90% women, eating the same number of calories with half doing so over 10 hours and the others over...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C6WstnzLzVT/ Atrial fibrillation is the nearly functionless wiggling of the heart’s upper chambers rather than purposeful pumping.  One in every four persons with atrial fibrillation, AF for short, is under the age of 65.  That’s surprising, since common wisdom considers AF to be a disease of the elderly.   This from cardiologists at the University of Pittsbur...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C6WrKMpLziz/ A medication in a foam and liquid form that a man or woman applies to the scalp when losing hair has been around for years.  This topical medication contains the drug minoxidil, branded as Rogaine. This topical minoxidil treatment is effective but can be messy, may yield spotty results, and may stop working in time.   Minoxidil can be given by mou...

Vids https://www.instagram.com/p/C57ksWlr4al/ The Food and Drug Administration and Belgian Yummies, SOFRA, and Ria branded ice cream and gelato frozen confections contain a list of undeclared allergens including wheat, soy, egg, coconut, peanuts, FD&C Yellow #5.  Those with allergies to any or all of these could develop serious allergic reactions. All of these products were distributed in Flor...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57kDr2r3Mr/ The Food and Drug Administration and Baron Spices Inc are recalling Blues Hog Sweet and Savory Seasoning as this product contains undeclared soy and wheat allergens.   Those with an allergy to soy or wheat or both could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.   Affected are lot numbers 034-363 and...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57jIM3LgJi/ The Food and Drug Administration, Global Mix, Inc,and World Green Nutrition, Inc have recalled tejocote and herbal supplements sold under the following brands:  Eva Nutrition, Science of Alpha, Niwali, NWL Nutra, and ELV Control Herbal Supplement.  Though labeled as containing tejocote root or other herbs, they contain the highly toxic yellow olea...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57iTVdrZgG/ The Food and Drug Administration and the Oregon Spice Company are recalling Johnny’s Parmesan Garlic Seasoning.  It contains undeclared sesame.  Those with an allergy to sesame could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  This garlic seasoning was sold in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Nevad...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57hpGBr6Vq/ The Food and Drug Administration and Homestyle Foods Inc. Are recalling Kowalski Simply Sides - Jack’s Potato Salad due to undeclared egg.  Affected product has a sell by date of 4/29/24.  An incorrect label for Very Berry Strawberry has placed on the packaging. This potato salad was sold in Michigan to 25 stores including 21 Kroger locations, Dia...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57hBhIrz16/ The Food and Drug Administration and Feel Good Foods are recalling Feel Good Foods Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Bagels due to gluten contamination.  Those with a gluten sensitivity or celiac disease could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Affected mini bagels have Best By dates ranging from 5/2...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57gNM5L3Rr/ The Food and Drug Administration and the Roly Poly Bakery of New Britain, CT now recall Roly Poly Multgrain Bread due to undeclared egg.  Those with an allergy to egg could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. Affected is all bread purchased before 4/11/24. This bread has been sold at the Roly P...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57eC_VrFq7/ The Food and Drug Administration and Gracie’s Kitchen of New Haven are now recalling King Cullen Broccoli Cutlets with Bread Crumbs and Parmesan.  This product contains undeclared sesame and wheat.  Those with an allergies to sesame and wheat as well as those with gluten sensitivity and/or celiac disease could develop a serious or life-threatening...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57dUrILgfM/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Thule are recalling Thule RideAlong rear-mounted Child Bike Seats.  These seats contain toxic levels of the flame retardant DecaBDE which is dangerous if ingested or if it gets into the eyes. About 8,640 of these seats were sold in the US about 3,880 were sold in Canada at REI and baby stores nationwide a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57coRzrZmt/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Lovey & Grink are recalling four types of children’s sleepwear garments: girl’s two-piece pajama sets, girl’s nightgowns, boy’s two-piece pajama sets, and unisex two-piece pajama sets as they fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear. About 23,720 sets were sold at Five Loav...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57cAKOrS2y/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Walmart are recalling Mainstays Electric Mini Choppers.  The chopper’s blades can suddenly activate during chopper assembly or when not in the container leading to laceration hazards. About 51,750 of these mini choppers were sold by Walmart in stores and online. Stop using these mini choppers and return t...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57bPaLr23C/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Essential Medical Supply are recalling Endurance® Hand Bed Rails.  These bed rails can trap a person within the rail structure or between the rail and the side of the bed.  Bedrails with model numbers that DO NOT END IN R are included in this recall. About 272,000 of these bed rails were sold at home heal...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57AOpjLJJg/ The CPSC and Excalibur Crossbows now recall Excalibur Crossbow C2 Cranks.  The cocking hooks on these cranks break leading to unexpected projectile misfires with injuries to bystanders and users.  About 15,000 of these crossbow cranks were sold in the US and about 3920 were sold in Canada at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, and other stores nationwide an...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C56_m-xLwbQ/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Empower Brands are recalling BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers.  These steamers can spew scalding hot water and steam creating burn hazards. About 1.6 million steamers were sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond and other stores nationwide, including online at walmart.com, ta...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C569_vXrP2J/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Yoto Ltd.are recalling Yoto Mini Speakers as their lithium-ion batteries overheat leading to fire and burn hazards. About 251,165 of these speakers were sold at us.yotoplay.com, Amazon.com, Target.com and maisonette.com, and in toy and gift stores nationwide., Stop using or allowing your children to use t...

Vids https://www.instagram.com/p/C569ZFDrD4s/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Fischer Sports US are recalling Fischer RC4 Junior Ski Boots.  The cuffs on these ski boots can rotate leading to lock malfunctions, falls, and injuries. About 1460 ski boots were sold nationwide at ski stores and online at Fischer sports.com/us_en/ and on other websites. Stop using these ski boots And contact...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C568yGsLtRe/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Huenco are recalling all sizes of BRS Portable Liquid Fuel Bottles as they fail to meet federal child-resistant standards creating fire and burn hazards. About 1600 of these bottles were sold on amazon.com. Stop using these fuel bottles and store them out of your children’s reach.  Contact Huenco by email...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C567uMjrufk/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Red Land Cotton are recalling Red Land Cotton “Quilts” and “Quilted Shams” as needle fragments have been found inside some of this bedding. About 17,400 quilts and shams have been sold at Red Land Cotton store and online at redlandcotton.com and amazon.com. Stop using these quilts and shams and call Red L...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C561KCZru9I/ The CPSC and Delta Cycle are recalling Delta Cycle and Dimension Stem Raisers as they loosen during bike rides leading to handlebar shifting, falls, crashes, and injuries.  Affected are Delta Cycle models TD3318B, TD3318S, TD3418B, and TD3418S and Dimension models SM1977 and SM197. About 500,000 of these stem raisers were sold in the US and about...