Howard G. Smith MD, AM

Dr. Howard Smith Reports

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Howard G. Smith MD, AM has been reporting health and wellness news for more than 40 years on radio and via podcasts. Harvard Medical School, MD; Harvard University, AM, Immunology; former Medical Editor, WBZ-AM, Boston. Website: http://www.drhowardsmith.com Email: drhowardsmith.reports@gmail.com

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Howard G. Smith MD, AM

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Jun 25, 2026

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CoVid Vaccination Prevents Teen Inflammatory Disease 15.01.2022

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/4jmVx24TLiA   A full course of the Pfizer mRNA CoVid vaccine reduces that chance that an adolescent will develop the multi system inflammatory syndrome known as MIS-C by 91%.   A collaborative group of pediatric infectious disease specialists at 24 of our nation’s preeminent children’s hospitals and pediatric departments studied a total of 283 patients with a median a...

CoVid May Trigger Diabetes In Children and Teens 15.01.2022

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/gH6KKl_zACM   Young people under the age of 18 with CoVid are more than 2.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes as those uninfected with this virus.   This conclusion is now reported by a CDC study group after their analysis of a US medical claims database covering a total of 80,893 persons with a mean age of 12 years and a fairly even gender mix.   The in...

Recall of Chicken Salad Croissants 09.01.2022

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/PC6CTdTY8d0   The FDA and GHGA, LLC are recalling chicken salad croissants. This product contains undeclared fish. Those with a fish allergy or sensitivity could run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. The product was sold by Kroger stores in Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. Those with fish allergies who purc...

GAT Sport Jetfuel Diuretic is on Recall 09.01.2022

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/wYzQQPMd0zM   The FDA and world health products LLC now recall GAT sport jetfuel diuretic.   This product contains undeclared milk in its medium chain triglycerides oil powder ingredient. Those with milk allergies could develop a serious or possibly life-threatening allergic reaction ingesting this product. Those with milk allergies or sensitivities who purchase this...

Another Recall On Dole Salads 09.01.2022

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/QbsQ5TL8y9U   The FDA and dole fresh vegetables Inc. are recalling all Dole branded and private label package salads processed at their Springfield Ohio and Soledad California production facilities. The salads contain listeria monocytogenes. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elders, and others with weakened immune system...

Moor Herbs angel formula infant formula is recalled 09.01.2022

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/pXam7A_pQU4   The FDA and Moor Herbs are recalling Moor herbs angel formula infant formula. This product fails to meet specific nutritional and labeling requirements for infant formula and contains more iron, sodium, and potassium than permitted by law. This could lead to overloads of these nutritional elements. The product also fails to contain sufficient Vitamin D w...

CRT Motor Youth All-Terrain Vehicles Are Recalled 09.01.2022

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/IlPzbFMTIds   The CPSC and CRT motors are recalling the CRT motor youth all-terrain vehicles. These vehicles fail to meet mandatory safety requirements for children who are able to operate them above the maximum allowed speed risking crashes and serious injuries. The handlebars on these ATVs also pose a laceration hazard. Immediately stop using these ATVs and do not p...

Recalled are Native Creation Small Wool Sweaters 09.01.2022

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/OPUMJTnEFZA   The CPSC and Native Creation now recall Native Creation small wool sweaters. The paint on the zipper pull contains toxic levels of lead exceeding maximum federal safety standards. Excessive levels of lead can be toxic and create neurologic and other health problems for young children should the paint be ingested. About 170 of the sweaters were sold in th...

Recalled are Polaris Outlaw 110 EFI Youth All-Terrain Vehicles 09.01.2022

Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/VOnZ2u1tCcs   The CPSC and Polaris are recalling Polaris Outlaw 110 EFI Youth All-Terrain Vehicles. The inner layer of the fuel line leaks and creates fire and burn hazards.   About 1100 of these vehicles were sold in the US and 2 were sold in Canada.   Immediately stop using these recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule the free repair which involves...

Colony Brands Covered Wood Wagons Recalled 09.01.2022

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/LjSlyGc0K1M   The CPSC and Colony Brands are recalling Colony Brands Covered Wood Wagons.   The paint on the wagons, the plastic handles, and the red plastic cover contain unsafe levels of lead that exceed federal safety standards. Excessive lead in pain is toxic and cause other health problems for young children if paint is ingested.  About 20 of these wagons were so...

Medical Scams To Avoid in 2022 07.01.2022

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/ZkOTbLWPy7M   As the year begins, I want to warn you about the ever-present medical scams that threaten to vacuum your hard-earned bucks from your wallet.   Bogus weight loss programs like those promoted by Dr. Wizard of Oz:   Beware of programs that claim: You can lose weight without modifying the food you eat in quantity and quality. Measuring your weight regularly...

CoVid Infections Trigger Significant Cognitive Dysfunction 06.01.2022

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/3Y8WJzH5qqk   Persons suffering Delta CoVid infections have a 63% higher risk of losing vital executive function that is crucial for planning, focusing, forming memories, and multitasking.   Epidemiologists and psychologists at Canada’s University of Waterloo report this finding after analyzing 1,958 persons with a mean age 37 years.   The study group consisted of 303...

Comparing a CoVid Boost from mRNA Versus Virus Vector Vaccines 06.01.2022

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/qLlXBwR9aCI   The Pfizer mRNA vaccine and the Johnson and Johnson adenovirus vector vaccine induce comparable rises in anti-CoVid antibodies and anti-Covid cellular immunity after initial Pfizer vaccination.   In another words, a mix and match boosting strategy works!   Researchers at Harvard and the University of North Carolina report these results after analyzing th...

Comparing Omicron and Delta Disease Severities 06.01.2022

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Lwv63Fs63Vs   The risk of developing a severe case of CoVid during the current Omicron era is roughly two-thirds less than during the immediately previous Delta era.   Using a national database, investigators at Case Western Reserve University performed a retrospective review of 577,938 first-time CoVid-infected patients.   Of them 14,054 had Omicron CoVid while 563,8...

Weight Loss Saves You From CoVid 06.01.2022

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/F8CZzJ1F3fc   Obese persons who lose significant weight can reduce their risk of developing severe and fatal CoVid by nearly 60%.   This the conclusion of a Cleveland Clinic cohort study of 11,809 obese adult patients.   The experimental group consisted of 2,958 patients who had lost 17% or more of their body weight prior to the first wave of CoVid that hit Cleveland...

CoVid Remains In Your Vital Organs For Months 06.01.2022

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/GYY1DPQ0O3A   A just published NIH study confirms that CoVid remains in the body for months after an initial infection with widespread presence in vital organs.   The multidisciplinary team of NIH pathologists and virologists collaborated with University of Maryland clinicians in an exhaustive autopsy study of 44 patients with a PCR-proven CoVid infection.   The analy...

Vaccination Protects Cardiovascular Function After Breakthrough CoVid 06.01.2022

  Xcvid https://youtu.be/cwJXGfwyKHo   Those developing breakthrough CoVid after full vaccination with the Pfizer vaccine were 3.5 times more likely to reach their predicted exercise capacity compared with unvaccinated CoVid patients.   The the conclusion of an Israeli study of 43 participants who developed CoVid during the Delta-predominant era.   Of the 43, 15 were vaccinated and 43 were unvacci...

Rating The CoVid Vaccines 06.01.2022

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/d--z8RQ_rNo   When the anti-CoVid potencies of the 4 most popular vaccines are measured head-to-head, the Moderna mRNA vaccine just slightly edges out the Pfizer but both mRNA vaccines clearly beat the viral vector vaccines marketed by Johnson and Johnson and AstraZenaca.   These relative vaccine strengths are even more notable against the Omicron variant.   Investiga...

Recalled are Aplenty Rotini with Plant based Bolognese Meal Kits 30.12.2021

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/xHyeaTasfEk   The FDA and Seviroli Foods, Inc have recalled Aplenty Rotini with Plant based Bolognese Meal Kits.   This product contains undeclared milk.   Those with a milk allergies could develop a serious or lifesaving allergic reaction after ingesting this food.   These kits were sold through Amazon Fresh stores and Fresh online outlets.   If you bought these kits...

Sienna Chocolate Decadent Brownies On Recall 30.12.2021

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/GDihePZeNjw   The FDA and Dianne’s Fine Desserts have recalled Sienna Chocolate Decadent Brownies.   The issue is undeclared pecan tree nuts.   Trays of Sienna Chocolate Turtle Brownies that contain pecans were mistakenly labeled as   Sienna Chocolate Decadent Brownies.   The impacted lot is 6Z1L24.   If you have this lot of brownies, return your purchases to the poin...

Recalled Are Frozen Pacific Fusion Brand Tuna Steaks 30.12.2021

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/zKAsWKb_3v4   The FDA and Relish Foods, Inc. are recalling Frozen Pacific Fusion Brand Tuna Steaks.   These steaks contain elevated levels of histamines and, if ingested, can trigger an allergic reaction called scombroid fish poisoning of varied intensities.   Symptoms of scombroid fish poisoning include oral tingling or burning sensations, facial swelling, rashes, hi...

Delizza Cream Puffs Are Recalled 30.12.2021

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/BV7htI6uNdQ   The FDA and Poppies International Inc. have recalled Delizza Cream Puffs.   These pastries may contain small metal fragments as foreign bodies.   Eating the cream puffs and ingesting the metal fragments could create injuries to the linings of the mouth, throat, esophagus, lower regions in the gastrointestinal tract.   These cream puffs were sold in North...

Recall On American Angler Electric Fillet Knives 30.12.2021

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/3XEJy0ML8ts   The CPSC and Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands now recall American Angler Electric Fillet Knives.   The “trigger” switch on the electric fillet knife may stick in the “on” position creating a laceration hazard for the user and bystanders.   About 43,200 of these knives were sold in the US at Walmart, Bass Pro Shops and other retailers and online at www.amazon...

Protecting Yourself From Omicron 30.12.2021

  Vidcast:    https://youtu.be/LdV7_SmOCBI Dr. Smith shares his own masking, cleansing, and distancing techniques to help you protect yourself from the latest, most contagious form of CoVid.   N95 masks: 3M 8511 Paint Sanding Valved N95 Cool-Flow Respirator, 10-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002YKBV2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_VEH6A2FCC1PTCMA790XX (Only use these with vent valve covered with du...

Recall On Local Fixe Lasagna, Noodles, Rolls, Pie Dough, Fettucine, and Tortillas 24.12.2021

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/KEFAZDfdpTo   The FDA and Local Fixe are recalling Local Fixe Lasagna, Noodles, Rolls, Pie Dough, Fettucine, and Tortillas.   These products all contain undeclared wheat.   These and any product with wheat gluten can create serious gastrointestinal reactions in those with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity.   These products were sold in Douglas County Oregon.   If...

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