Dr. Howard Smith Reports

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/5sOeFFGBW_A   The FDA and Yamtun7 announce the recall of   Poseidon Platinum 3500 Male Enhancement Dietary Supplement.   This supplement has   undeclared tadalafil and sildenafil.   These phosphodiesterase inhibitors are used for treatment of ED and are a health risk for those taking nitrates including nitroglycerin as they dangerously lower blood pressure causing str...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/cF4IXyMg2Fo   The FDA and Dibar Nutricional are recalling DiBar and ProtectoRx Hand Sanitizers.   This sanitizer is contaminated with methanol, and substantial exposure to it may cause blindness, seizures, coma, permanent neurologic damage, and death.   It is particularly dangerous if accidentally ingested by children.   This product was sold in the US and in Puerto R...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Gt0QRO_0S84   The FDA and Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals. Inc now recall Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals. Inc. Lipodrene w/25mg Ephedra Extract Dietary Supplement.   This dietary supplement is contaminated with 1,4 dimethylamylamine or DMAA.   This chemical induce blood vessel contraction leading to high blood pressure, arrhythmias, and heart attacks.   Involved is Lot # 001211197,...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/HGNiGoPjL_4   The FDA and the Sara Lee Frozen Bakery are recalling Sara Lee, Chef Pierre and Devonshire Pecan Pies.   These pies contain undisclosed peanuts.   Those with peanut allergies mPy develop severe or life-threatening allergic reactions.   If you bought one of these pies, contact Sara Lee at 1-800-323-7117 to determine if your product is involved in this reca...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/nKlfVlkGuMI   The FDA and Jolly Time Popcorn Co. are recalling Jolly Time Kettle Corn.   This product contains undeclared milk.   Those with a milk allergy may develop a serious and life-threatening allergic reaction after eating this popcorn.   The popcorn was sold by various retailers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montan...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/ApsEl0iI3u0   The FDA and Scentsational Soaps & Candles, Inc. are recalling Goose Creek and COCO TKO Hand Sanitizers.   These sanitizers contain the poisons methanol, benzene, and acetaldehyde.   Exposure to these poisons may cause blindness, seizures, coma, permanent neurologic damage, cancers including leukemia, and death.   They are particularly dangerous if accide...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/6v874GbQdJI   The FDA and Global Sanitizers are recalling Medically Minded Hand Sanitizer.   This sanitizer is contaminated with the poison methanol, and substantial exposure to it may cause blindness, seizures, coma, permanent neurologic damage, and death.   It is particularly dangerous if accidentally ingested by children.   Stop using this product, and return it to...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/pTobJSHYaQQ   The CPSC and Bring and Stratton are recalling YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® 250cc engines.   The engine ignition coil and flywheels are defective creating difficulty starting the engines with kick back and a possible operator injury.   About 19,630 log splitters were sold in the US and 362 were sold in Canada at retailers and...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/XlHasdn_PPE   The CPSC and Wild Republic now recall Wild Republic Slap Watches.   The coin-type battery within the watches may come out creating possibilities for battery ingestion, electric burns within the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts and a choking hazard.   About 463,000 of these watches were sold in the US and about 75,000 were sold in Canada through Ko...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Se3BSlC1D3o   The CPSC and Alliance Chemical announce the recall of Alliance Chemical Sodium Hydroxide.   This product contains a caustic poisons and must be sold in child-proof container.   The label on the products omits the word POISON. The caustic soda flakes in this container can burn on contact and if swallowed by a child will cause devastating damage to the mou...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/PgxhDYI2H04   The CPSC and Polaris are recalling the Polaris RZR PRO PEDIATRICIAN and RZR PRO XP4 Model Year 2021 Recreational Vehicles.   These vehicles are missing the copper seal washers on their turbocharger oil supply lines resulting in oil leaks, fire hazards, and burns.   About 32 of these vehicles were sold.   If you bought one of these vehicles, stop using it...

    Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/V6oixe1Qdfw   The CPSC and The Lye Guy announce the recall of The Lye Guy Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide.   These products contain caustic poisons and must be sold in child-proof containers and their 32 oz. containers are not.   The label on the products omits the word POISON.   These liquids can burn on contact and if swallowed by a child will cause devas...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/fMXBdLycA0w   The CPSC and Bombardier Recreational Products are recalling Ski-Doo Snowmobiles 2021-2022 Model Year.   The mufflers on these units may overheat leading to melting of the right-side vent grill, dripping molten plastic, and a fire hazard.   About 2400 snowmobiles were sold in the US and 3,000 were sold in Canada.   Stop using this vehicle immediately and...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/pNSzGnY-Pkw   The CPSC and Leisure Time Products now recall Backyard Discovery Big Brutus, Little Brutus and Mini Brutus Metal Swing Sets. The swing hanger attachment ism defective and the swing may disconnect from the top tube leading to a child falling and sustaining an injury.   About 9,000 of these swings were sold in the US and 270 were sold in Canada online at A...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/MHMadmBr0q8 Today’s medical discoveries that point to future therapy. New developments for:   4D Printing Spinal Scaffolds Ultrasound Neuromodulation Needle-Free Blood Glucose Testing s Electrical Glue For Blood Vessels Micro Ultrasound Speedy Wound Healing   All this on   Medicine of the Future.   Spinal fusion is a common procedure, but when a bone autograft is unav...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/R2F2OSytgGI   A new nanoparticle-based vaccine stimulates protective antibodies to the British, South African, and Brazilian variants in addition to the original Chinese CoVid.   Immunologists from San Diego’s Scripps Research Institute and Philadelphia’s Temple University now describe it on the pre-publication server biorixiv.org.   Their vaccine is a highly immunoge...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/zOJBaUruPCY   Young women consuming more than two servings a day of sugar-sweetened drinks more than double their risk (2.2) of bowel cancer.   Public health researchers at St. Louis’ Washington University issue this warning after comparing the dietary records of 95,464 women participating in the Nurses’ Health Study.   The cancer risk escalates 16% for every extra su...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/4O8J48ETm0U   Fifty-four percent of us have no idea what the label “BEST if used by” means and a whopping 76% don’t know the specific safety impact of the “USE by” label.   George Washington University and Johns Hopkins researchers studied the responses of 2,607 subjects confronted with common food labels.   “Best if used by” lists a date after which the taste, look,...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/FIaupv65Q1s   Better adherence to the Mediterranean diet consisting of fish, monounsaturated fats including olive oil, beans, fruits, and vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of dementia.   German neurologists draw this conclusion from their study of 512 subjects looking at clinical, radiologic and biochemical indicators of brain health as a function of their...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/ILmDKzEneYE   More than 63% of CoVid patients surviving an ICU stay were diagnosed with sleep apnea.   Pulmonologists at the All India Institute of Medical Science report their analysis of 103 CoVid patients.   Of that number, 67 underwent a formal sleep study.   Of those studied, 65 or 97% met the criteria for clinically-significant sleep apnea.   Even more worrisome...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/LLmUBaxZ1Mc   Moderna issues a preliminary report that their variant booster protects against both the South African and Brazilian variants.   Side-effects of this booster vaccine were mild.   In this small phase 1/2 trial, 60 participants received the mRNA-1273.351 booster.   Two weeks after the boost, all but one participant enjoyed an increase in protective titers...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/v97MbXHcrX8   Women with heart attack symptoms are significantly less likely than men to receive timely therapy.   This the conclusion of an NYU study just presented at the American College of Cardiology’s spring scientific sessions.   Though women with chest pain arrived at the ED as quickly as men, they were less likely to be triaged as first priority emergencies, t...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/IjTcMb7aK-Y   The FDA and Bloommy, Inc are recalling Bloommy Biotin Collagen Keratin Capsules.   This product contains a fish allergen as part of the collagen-based ingredient.   The implicated lot includes the Best Buy date of 4/2023.   Those with an allergy to fish could develop a severe allergic reaction after consuming this product.   This product was sold on amaz...

Recall On Natural Way Almond Butter Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/JrkhoNPpAp0   The FDA and Natural Way announce the recall of Natural Way Almond Butter.   This product contains undeclared peanuts.   Those with a peanut allergy could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction after ingesting this almond butter.   If you purchased this product, return it to the point of purchase for a re...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/5grInjlHRZQ   The FDA and FritoLay recall Ruffles All Dressed Potato Chips.   This product contains undeclared milk.   Those with a milk allergy could develop a serious or fatal allergic reaction after ingesting these potato chips.   This product was sold in Sam’s Club warehouses in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ten...