Dr. Howard Smith Reports

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/VcIrOY-BJtM   Regular screening of those at high risk for developing pancreatic cancer can diagnose this dread disease at early, more treatable stages in nearly three-quarters of patients.   This encouraging result stems from an ongoing multi center trial that began in 1988 and is led by Johns Hopkins gastroenterologists. The CAPS study, short for Cancer of Pancreas S...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/KZLNkuPWq_Y   As if CoVid and Monkeypox weren’t enough, the CDC is now warning us that several other viral diseases are upon us.   Parechovirus chiefly threatens neonates 3 months or younger but the fierce Marburg hemorrhagic virus, a cousin of Ebola, could kill large populations of any age.   Parechovirus, a non-polio enterovirus that frequently circulates in the US...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/XF2dIq3bXv0   A CoVid infection significantly increases your risk of developing diabetes for nearly 6 months and your cardiovascular disease risk for nearly 2 months.   London-based investigators draw these conclusions after analyzing some 428,000 CoVid patients in comparison to matched controls.   The CoVid patients had 81% more diabetes cases diagnosed during the fi...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/64x003CN92c   A bivalent CoVid mRNA booster that generates antigens from the Delta variant and the BA.2 Omicron subvariant offers the best protection against Omicron BA.5.   Yale researchers report this finding after testing this and 3 other boosters in CoVid-infected mice initially vaccinated with 2 doses of mRNA vaccine generating wild-type antigens.     The groups...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/f6P4ifhHrO4   The FDA is now out with a warning to all of us about the hazards of disinfecting wands that generate ultraviolet-C radiation.   These wands are marketed for disinfection of surfaces on devices like phones or on home furniture.     UV-C radiation has the highest energy and shortest wave lengths of all UV radiation and falls into the 100 to 280 nm range.  ...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/WNMbtGNvvLI   Activity trackers such as the Apple Watch and the FitBit goad you into exercising at least 40 additional minutes each day.   So say University of South Australia investigators who reviewed about 400 studies covering 164,000 participants.   And those 40 extra minutes of daily exertion, equivalent to about 1800 more steps, trim away 1 kg or 2.2 pounds over...

Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/AITy9El2_wY   Even after years working the night shift, these workers showed a 45% lower median rest-activity rhythm index and were 22% less likely to demonstrate a normal circadian temperature pattern compared with those on the day shift.   This the result of a British study comparing the sleep patterns of 63 night-shift workers with 77 day shift workers using wearable...

Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Lv7aSXaquKA   The FDA and MKS Enterprise LLC are recalling Dose Vital VIP Vital Honey.   This food product contains tadalafil, the active ingredient in the erectile function drug Cialis.   Tadalafil may interact with prescription drugs containing nitrates including nitroglycerin and trigger a significant blood pressure drop.   This honey is being sold on the website who...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/M1Rp0LADzZQ   The FDA and the Big Olaf Creamery is recalling Big Olaf Ice Cream, all flavors, all sizes.   These dairy products are all contaminated with listeria monocyogenes.   This bacterium causes serious and life-threatening infections in the very young, older and frail adults, and in those with compromised immune systems.   Listeria also triggers miscarriages an...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/5DOOVk3ibx0   The FDA and shopaxx.com are recalling Kingdom Honey Royal Honey VIP.   This food product contains sildenafil, the active ingredient in the erectile function drug Viagra.   Sildenafil may interact with prescription drugs containing nitrates including nitroglycerin and trigger a significant blood pressure drop.   This honey is being promoted and sold for s...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/BZ4TuPniVJo   The FDA and Belfonte Diary announce the recall of Belfonte Chocolate to Die For Premium Ice Cream.   This product has undeclared peanuts.   Those with peanut allergies may develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions after ingesting this ice cream.   The affected product bears a plant code of 29-050 and a use by date of 5/18/24.   The ice cream...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/daxG7WvLj4g The FDA and BrandStorm Inc. have recalled several lots of Natierra Freeze-Dried Blueberries.   This product contains levels of lead above the FDA’s recommended safe limits.   High levels of lead in the system causes neurologic and other system damage and is particularly dangerous for children with developing neurologic systems.   Lead poisoning in kids is...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/YXCTo1W_LAc   The FDA and Crown Prince have recalled Crown Prince Smoked Baby Clams.   FDA testing of this product detected unsafe levels of PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.   These synthetic organic chemicals, so-called forever chemicals since they accumulate in the human body as well as in the environment, have been associated with elevated chole...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/tBfk8KVVbK4   The FDA and Sweet Loren’s are recalling Sweet Loren’s Gluten-free Sugar Cookie Dough.   This product contains traces of gluten.   Those with an allergy to wheat and gluten and especially those with celiac disease can develop a serious gastrointestinal reaction if they ingest this cookie dough.   The product with a Lot Code AF22 115, Best By Date 12/1/202...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/L93crkrdM_E   The FDA and Vi-Jon, LLC are expanding their recall of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution, Lemon Flavor beyond only CVS.   These are: Best Choice, Care One, Cariba, Cruz Blanc, Discount Drug Mart, Equaline, Equate Exchange Select, Family Wellness, Good Sense, Harris Teeter, HEB, Health Mart, Kroger, Leader, Major, Meijer, Premier Value, Publi...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/F6Obm6wWcYQ   The CPSC and Westfield Outdoor are recalling Outfitter and Big Horn Tents.   The stove jack ring on these tents may deteriorate after high temperature exposures creating toxic smoke within the tent and smoke inhalation risks.   About 5,050 of these tents were sold in company stores and online by Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops.   Stop using wood stoves insid...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/xC1TNHPi2jI   The CPSC and Sakar are recalling Tony Hawk Silver Multipurpose Helmets.   These helmets fail to meet the federal positional stability and retention system requirements for bicycle helmets.   About 12,655 of these helmets were sold at Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com.   If you bought these Tony Hawk helmets, stop using them and cont...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/ZoOGJE7FLis   The FDA and A&M Farms have recalled Little Bear Whole Vidalia Onions.   This produce is contaminated with listeria monocyogenes.   This bacterium causes severe and possibly life-threatening infections in the very young, frail elders, and in those with weakened immune systems.   These onions were sold at: Wegman’s stores in Rochester, NY, in Massachusetts...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Fb5GXt_pNyc   The FDA and Loud Muscle Science, LLC have recalled Launch Sequence Aphrodisia and Euphoria Capsules.   These dietary supplement products are contaminated with tadalafil, the active ingredient in the erectile dysfunction prescription drug Cialis, and is thus considered an unapproved drug with unproven safety or effectiveness.   Tadalafil is a phosphodiest...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/8-8kaxAj5vo   The FDA and Natreve have recalled Natreve Vegan Protein Powder with a French Vanilla Wafer Sundae Flavor.   This product contains trace amounts of of milk.   Those with milk allergies could develop a severe or life-threatening allergic reaction after ingesting this product.   The affected lots are #46359 and #46360.   If you or a household member are mil...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/4Pjefpy3dWY   The FDA and J&M Foods announce the recall of Favorite Day Lavender Shortbread Cookies.   A total of 1464 boxes were actually packed with chocolate chip cookies.   As a result, the packaging fails to list the presence of soy or egg allergens.   Those with soy or egg allergies could develop nasty allergic reactions after ingesting these chocolate chip cook...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/WawndWW4jFU   The FDA and Bumble Bee Foods, LLC have recalled Bumble Bee Smoked Clams.   FDA testing of this product detected unsafe levels of PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.   These synthetic organic chemicals, so-called forever chemicals since they accumulate in the human body as well as in the environment, have been associated with elevated cho...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/hAan8QVJRU0   The FDA and Primal Pet Foods are recalling Raw Frozen Primal Patties for Dogs Beef Formula with a lot number of W10068709 and a best buy date of 5/22/2023.   This pet food is contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.   Though listeria rarely causes disease in dogs, the animals may be carriers and pass the bug on to humans.   Handling this contaminated do...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/uYztleQDfUI   The FDA and Hy-Vee Inc. are recalling Hy-Vee, Inc. and Mealtime branded Potato Salads, all varieties and all sizes.   These products are contaminated with an as-yet unidentified bacterium.   These products were sold at Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations, and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Misso...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/DBJN6ehF2Xc   The FDA and Tovala of Chicago are recalling Tovala Gochujang-Glazed Salmon and Pork Chop Bowl prepared meals.   These products have undeclared peanuts.   Those with allergies to peanut could develop serious and life-threatening allergic reactions should they consume these salmon or pork chop bowls.   The affected products are marked with Enjoy by Dates o...