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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Disney’s Baby Winnie the Pooh Rattle Sets On Recall 23.07.2021

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/hdOMa8ICfQ4   The CPSC and Walgreen’s now recall Disney’s Baby Winnie the Pooh Rattle Sets.   The feet on these rattles may detach and create choking hazards.   About 54,000 of these rattle sets were sold at Walgreen’s.   Immediately take these rattles away from your infants and toddlers.   Contact Walgreen’s by phone at 1-800-925-4733 or online at www.walgreens.com t...

Recall On Arroyo and Hideaway Wood Burning Fire Pits 23.07.2021

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/D3gsFPLzm2U   The CPSC and Real Flame are recalling Arroyo and Hideaway Wood Burning Fire Pits.   Any wood stored under the unit can ignite and create a fire hazard.   These were sold at Crate and Barrel stores nationwide and online at crateandb asrrel.com.   If you have this fire pit, immediately stop using it.   Contact Real Flame by phone at 1-800-654-1704 or onlin...

Meat Substitutes and Real Meat Only Superficially Similar 22.07.2021

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/d6FZF7Pm9GI   A deep dive nutritional analysis of a popular plant-based meat substitute compared with real meat shows that 90% of critical metabolite levels differ between these two product categories.   Duke University molecular physiologists report these critical discrepancies following their metabolic profiling of a popular meat substitute and grass-fed ground beef...

Helping Your Child Weather Vaccinations 22.07.2021

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Swo4BElrO3g   What you do during the first 2 minutes after your child gets a shot makes a world of difference in how well they cope.   Pediatricians at Toronto’s York University OUCH Lab report the winning strategy following their analysis of 760 caregiver-child pairs.   Their recommendations?   During the first minute after the jab, just cuddle and hug. Don’t try to...

CoVid Immunity Lasts At Least 9 Months 22.07.2021

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/ka9ifk6EQpE   Ninety-nine percent of those infected with CoVid last winter still have circulating antiviral antibodies more than 9 months later.   Italian and British researchers tested more than 2500 residents of the Italian town Vo’.   The antibody levels measured months after infection did not depend upon whether an individual was symptomatic or not.   Though the a...

Heart Disease Short-lived in Kids with Multisystem Inflammatory Disease 22.07.2021

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/KFYx7BhzbR0   Pediatric cardiologists at New York’s Columbia University now report some good CoVid news: those children with CoVid-driven inflammatory heart disease are free of it within months of their infections.   This result from a study of 45 children admitted with CoVid multi system inflammatory disease or MIS-C.   At admission, 80% of the kids showed significan...

Protecting Yourself During The Continuing CoVid Pandemic 22.07.2021

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/MxaSMp1wmZU   Look…there is much confusion about what CoVid protective measures we all should take.   The messaging from the medical community, government scientists, and the politicians who pay them has been more than confusing and conflicting.   As an MD who follows the science on CoVid very closely, I’m going to pass on to you the precautions I take for myself and...

Comment: Heart To Heart About CoVid Vaccines 22.07.2021

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/D7CvDS1Iwb8   Let’s talk about vaccines and the CoVid vaccines in particular.   Way too many Americans are rejecting CoVid vaccination, and we are already seeing the terrible impact of their vaccination hesitancy.   Cases are rising in states and regions where vaccination percentages are low, the hospitals are filling up again.   Their availabilities of ICU, ventilato...

Medicine of The Future 3rd Week July 2021 22.07.2021

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/jvflMi0IvDk   Today’s medical discoveries that point to future therapy. Nanospray helps heal damaged hearts Nanocoating improves diagnosis and therapy of deadly blood clots A zombie CoVid can treat real CoVid Miniature implanted electric generators could power implants Unique filter captures circulating cancer cells aiding diagnosis   Chinese and American bioengineers...

Recalled Are Circle K Brand Chicken Salad Sandwiches 14.07.2021

  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/hCr6PcyQTNo   The FDA and LSG Sky Chefs recall Circle K Brand Chicken Salad Sandwiches.   These sandwiches are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.   This bacterium causes serious and sometimes fatal infections that are particularly severe in the very young, elders, and those who are immunosuppressed.   Listeria infections in pregnant women are associated with misc...

Limar Hand Sanitizer Is Recalled 14.07.2021

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/AzSjcjSkVLw   The FDA and Arbil Commercial Recall Limar Hand Sanitizer packaged in 4 oz. bottles.   The bottles used look like water bottles leading to accidental ingestion of the 70% isopropyl alcohol.   Drinking this agent, intended for topical use only, may cause severe neurologic damage.   If you purchased this product, return it to the point of purchase for a refund....

Recall on Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups 14.07.2021

  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/VTQlT1oxzVU   The FDA and Bazzini LLC now recall Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups.   This candy contains contaminating peanut protein.   Those with a peanut allergy may develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction after ingesting this candy.   The label does state that the candy may contain traces of peanut.   If you have these almond butter cup...

Recall On Rejuvenation Deep Frame Mirrors 14.07.2021

  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/OHSipNA5fFw   The CPSC and Rejuvenation have recalled Rejuvenation Deep Frame Mirrors.   The glue that binds the mirror to the frame may fail permitting the mirror to fall out of the frame creating laceration and injury hazards.   About 3,325 mirrors were sold nationwide at Rejuvenation stores, the Rejuvenation catalog, and online at rejuvenation.com.   Rejuvenation is...

Recall On TBD Liquids Branded Liquid Nicotine 14.07.2021

  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/AP1OO7WZcSE   The CPSC and TBD Liquids recall TBD Liquids Branded Liquid Nicotine.   This product is packaged in non-child resistant packaging and violates the requirements of the Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act.   About 1,000 units have been sold online at tbdliquids.com.   If you have this product, immediately stop using it and move it to a storage location ou...

SIORO Children’s Robes Sold by Amazon Are Recalled 14.07.2021

  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/kRKoLJL3fPI   The CPSC and SIORO are recalling SIORO children’s robes.   Each of these garments fail to meet federal flammability safety standards for children’s clothing.   About 950 of these robes were sold on Amazon.com.   If you have these robes, don’t permit your children to wear the robes.   Contact SIORO   in China via email at cs@sioro.com to arrange free shippi...

UPPAbaby RumbleSeat Adapters On Recall 14.07.2021

  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/ffbBS0iOa2s The CPSC and UPPAbaby recall UPPAbaby RumbleSeat Adapters.   These defective adapters may detach from UPPAbaby strollers causing the attached rumbleseat to fall off leading to severe injuries for a toddler strapped into the rumbleseat.   About 86,000 of these rumbleseat accessories were sold between September, 2014 and July, 2019.   If the adapter on your UP...

Recall on Auranso Children’s Nightgowns Sold by Amazon 14.07.2021

  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/s4o54VqYIFY   The CPSC and Auranso Official are recalling Auranso children’s nightgowns.   Each of these garments fail to meet federal flammability safety standards for children’s sleepwear.   Auranso recalls styles of 95% cotton and 5% spandex as well as 100% cotton nightgowns.   About 8,000 of these nightgowns were sold on Amazon.com.   If you have these garments, don...

Booph Children’s Nightgowns Sold by Amazon Are Recalled 13.07.2021

  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/zSYZ-u7XvZs   The CPSC and Booph are recalling children’s nightgowns.   Each of these garments fails to meet federal flammability safety standards for children’s sleepwear.   Booph recalls 10 styles of 100% cotton nightgowns.   About 4,900 of these nightgowns were sold on Amazon.com.   If you have these garments, don’t permit your children to sleep in them.   Contact Bo...

Recall On ECHO EGi-2300 Watt Generators 13.07.2021

  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/cYjdbcTrq40   The CPSC and Echo recall ECHO EGi-2300 Watt Generators.   This unit may overhead causing burn and fire hazards.   About 3700 generators were sol at ECHO equipment dealers and at homedepot,com.   Immediately stop using these generators and contact ECHO by phone at 1-800-432-3246 or online at echoUSA.com.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/ECHO-EGi-2300-Wat...

Recalled Are Sovereign Athletic Children’s Robes 13.07.2021

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/2YQXWkHTVgg   The CPSC and One Twenty One Clothing Co. US now recall Sovereign Athletic Children’s Robes.   These robes fail to meet federal flammability safety standards for children’s clothing creating risks for child burn injuries.   About 140 of these robes were sold at children’s clothing stores and online at Candypinkgirls.com.   Children should not wear these robes...

Creekside Kids Five-Drawer Chests On Recall 13.07.2021

  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/RnoCdlJwB_U   The CPSC and Rooms-To-Go have recalled Creekside Kids Five-Drawer Chests.   These pieces of furniture are unstable unless anchored to the wall, and they may tip over and entrap children leading to serious injuries and death.   About 1200 chests were sold at Rooms To Go Stores and online at roomstogo.com.   Immediately stop using the recalled chests and con...

Recalled Are SOWTECH Espresso Machines with Glass Carafes 13.07.2021

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/Yb1QvM6YqxM The CPSC and LoHi Tech recall SOWTECH Espresso Machines with Glass Carafes.   The carafe is susceptible to breakage with a burn hazard to users.   About 24,900 of these express machines were sold online at amazon.com and lohi-direct.com.   Stop using these espresso machines and contact LoHi by phone at 1-888-613-3170 or via email at email lohitech@outlook.com...

Recall On Multiple Brands Of Frozen Shrimp 27.06.2021

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/-9CVq3Gk4ps   The FDA and Avanti Frozen Foods Private Ltd are recalling frozen, cooked, peeled, deveined shrimp sold under multiple brands including Censea, Hannaford, Open acres, Honest catch, COS, 365, and Meijer.   This shrimp is contaminated with salmonella.   This bacterium causes a serious and sometimes fatal gastroenteritis and sepsis that is particularly letha...

Recalls On Plant Guru Wintergreen, Birch, Headache Relief Roll-On, and Deep Muscle Essential Oils 27.06.2021

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/lUlw9qtsWpM   The CPSC and Plant Guru announce the recall of   Plant Guru Wintergreen, Birch, Headache Relief Roll-On, and Deep Muscle Essential Oil products.   These oils contain methylsalicylate which must be sold in child-resistant packages according to the federal Poison Prevention Packaging Act.   This packaging is not child-safe, and there is a risk of poisoning...

Recall On Gramr Brushed Gold Tea Kettles 27.06.2021

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/yjItHRK1R_0   The CPSC and Grmr are recalling Gramr Brushed Gold Tea Kettles.   These kettles can intermittently spurt hot water or steam during use creating burn hazards.   About 92,135 were sold in the USW and 12, 865 were sold in Canada online at causebox.com and roseandfitzgerald.com.   If you own one of these kettles, stop using it and contact Gramr by phone at 1...

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