Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd7DtzFxRO2/ Canadian radiologists now report a promising method for detecting chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, in living people . Presently, the disorder is only reliably diagnosed at autopsy. In a first in-human study, the investigators tested an experimental brain-imaging tracer called [18F]OXD-2314 , capable of detecting the abnormal tau protein a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd7Cw5lhqNX/ A new study in the journal Childhood Obesty is raising a red flag for parents and pediatricians of children and teenagers taking GLP-1 medications such as Victoza, Saxenda, Trulicity and Ozempic. Nutritionists at Chicago’s Lurie Children’s Hospital analyzed the health records of 2,031 children ages 10 to 17 who were taking a GLP-1 drug for weight...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd7CKabBc-S/ Could a minimally invasive procedure provide relief from knee arthritis without replacing the joint? A novel treatment called genicular artery embolization , or GAE, is emerging as a possible option for some people with painful knee osteoarthritis. GAE uses a catheter to reach tiny blood vessels around the knee and places microscopic particles tha...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd7Bd1HOPkj/ One in every 9 Americans now take GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound leading to control of type 2 diabetes, weight loss, and cardiovascular benefits New research published in the British Medical Journal suggests that stopping these medications causes some of these cardiovascular benefits to diminish. Epdemiologists at...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd7A2YTv7EJ/ Chronic stress may be doing more than making you feel worn out. A new study in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology suggests they stress quietly changes the structure of your heart years before any cardiovascular disease becomes apparent. Researchers from the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences and Imperial College London analyzed data fro...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd7AJeGR6c5/ Millions of older Americans take calcium and vitamin D supplements to protect their bones. But a new review in The BMJ suggests that these supplements may not provide meaningful protection against fractures and height loss. Pharmacologsts at Canada’s McGill University and the University of Montreal  analyzed 69 randomized controlled trials involvi...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddw3md9N3AR/ Yohimbine can cause severe high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, irregular heart rhythms, heart attacks, severe gastrointestinal symptoms, seizures and other serious effects. The risk can be exacerbated when this supplement is combined with stimulants such as caffeine or ephedra-containing products or certain prescription medicines. Affected: all...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddw27CJhTiN/ This cheese contains egg lysozyme, an egg white protein that is not declared on the label. Affected: this type of cheese cut and plastic wrapped by the pound with Whole Foods Market scale labels. This contaminated cheese was sold at the specialty cheese departments in 18 Whole Foods Market stores in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jers...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddw2SRZTYLG/ Listeria causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.  Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths.  Affected: lot L6079C, expiration date of 09/19/2027, and lot L6080C with an expiration date of 09/20/2027.  This pasta was sold nationwide by W...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddw1g3IO5zD/ This supplement contains undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil, phosphdiesterases that can cause blood pressure to plummet if you are also taking a nitrate drug such as nitroglycerin. Affected: lots F090824LN16, expiration 08/2026; F170325LN19, expiration 03/2027; and F300326LN28, expiration 03/2028.  This product was sold in the United States throu...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddw0qxTsaTD/ These containers contain small stones and other hard objects in the cashew inclusions. Affected: product with Best-By dates on or before April 3, 2028.  This recalled product was sold at retail stores throughout the United States. Do not eat this product. Contact the So Delicious Dairy Free Consumer Care Line at 1-833-367-8975 for a replacement co...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddwz6XOO5hr/ This product contains undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil, phosphdiesterases that can cause blood pressure to plummet if you are also taking a nitrate drug such as nitroglycerin. Affected: lot biQ-f001-06-25, expiration date 05/06/27; and lot biQ-003-01-26, expiration date 01/01/28.  The product was sold through Amazon.com, Walmart.com and naturef...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwyYhKuLI9/ Affected: Truly AIP All Purpose Flour lots 260225 and 260610; Truly AIP Bread Mix lots 260417 and 260617; and EAT G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. Flat Bread Pizza Mix lots 260327 and 260803 all with best-by dates range from September 27, 2027, through June 10, 2028. These products were sold nationwide through eatgangster.com, trulyaip.com and Amazon.com to retai...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddwxttgt3Tr/ Affected: packages with Best if USED BY dates DEC 11 26 or DEC 18 26. These recalled potato chips were sold in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Maryland at Save A Lot stores. Do not eat these recalled J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips if you have a soy allergy or severe sensitivity. Return the product to the place of purchase fo...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddwq62uNlao/ These canisters deteriorate over time causing them to rupture and fail to operate during a fire. Affected: canisters marked with the date code “09/2024” on the bottom of the canister. About 31,000 fire spray canisters were sold online at PreparedHero.com and Amazon.com from October 2024 through January 2026. Stop relying on these recalled fire spr...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddww95ftxl7/ The black eyes can detach if the teether is frozen creating a risk of death by choking. Affected: model 9R263210, identified by a red Skip Hop tag attached to the side of the fabric crayon. About 22,660 units were sold in the United States, with an additional 3,177 sold in Canada at Carter’s retail stores nationwide and online at carters.com and s...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwwMn1NGji/ These products may contain bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. People with weakened immune systems or external medical devices who are exposed to the bacteria face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment. Affected: scented Mistolin and Lestoil cleaners sold in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands; date codes beginn...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddwvgt8sUz2/ The lithium-ion battery overheats and ignites, creating fire and burn hazards. Affected: model PYPBK5M with the trailing letters -CR2, -BW8, and -TB2. About 32,400 recalled power banks were sold nationwide at TJX and Marshalls stores from April 2025 through March 2026. Stop charging and using these recalled power banks and contact Truststone Group...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwuwSpT44L/ They violate the mandatory flammability standard for children’s sleepwear. Affected: batch number 272779. About 12,461 loungewear sets were sold online at SHEIN.com from June 2025 through May 2026. Stop allowing your children to wear these recalled loungewear sets. Contact Sweet Cubby at SweetCubby@163.com for a full refund. You will be asked to d...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddwt97hMe1m/ These button battery-operated light-up children’s toys because the toys violate the mandatory safety standard for children’s toys as their button cell batteries can be easily accessed by children. If swallowed, button or coin batteries can cause serious internal chemical burns and death. Affected: 19.4-inch Mexican Flag Theme Light Up Stick (Item...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwtDSphsA3/ The rolling ball on the bottle can detach, creating a choking hazard.  About 2.3 million of these bottles were sold at H-E-B, Forman Mill and other candy stores nationwide, and online at Walmart.com, CandyFunHouse.com, RickyJoy.com and other online retailers from January 2023 through May 2026. Take these candy bottles away from your children and c...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwsbfMPq69/ If button-coin batteries are swallowed, they cause serious internal chemical burns, serious injury or death.  About 179,739 finger light toys were sold on Amazon.com from March 2015 through July 2026.  Take these recalled toys away from children. Contact Cade California Electronic ccecamazonservice@gmail.com for a full refund. You will be asked to...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwqFNsNRU0/ The grounding wire for the grill’s heating element can disconnect and lose fault protection, posing an electric shock hazard. Affected: Bistro Pro Electric Grill & Griddle + Charcoal Mode, Bistro Pro Electric Grill + Charcoal Mode, and Bistro Pro Tabletop Electric Grill models with date codes 2510, 2511 or 2512 (October, November or December 2...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwpRiUP2aj/ These infrared panels can short circuit and overheat. The recall includes numerous Finnleo, Helo, Radiant Health, Sauna360, Saunatec, Tylo and Tylohelo models, as well as unbranded S Series units and infrared kits with panels. Affected: the listed IS, S, Sentinel, E, IG, Kiruna and hybrid series models, plus kits identified as Carbonflex, Saunalog...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwomwahcCG/ The small red knobs on the second page of the board can detach. The recalled toy violates the federal small parts ban because it is intended for children under three years of age, creating a deadly choking hazard.  About 276,000 busy boards are included in the recall. They were sold online at Amazon.com from March 2023 through July 2026. Take this...