Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/ezB6STvvuaM   Here are a group of questions from a YouTube viewer Jan Kerry.     ?First: what about testing for the ANTIBODIES in the people that have had Covid ALREADY?   Is there a test for that?   There are readily available CoVid #antibody tests that will tell you if you have anti-CoVid antibodies indicating you’ve been exposed to the Covid19 virus.   Many of the te...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/86KVmVr9E_c   Several weeks ago I reported that Ozempic for type 2 diabetes drives modest but significant weight loss.   Now an international collaborative randomized clinical trial confirms it and shows drug continuation stabilizes the weight loss and other benefits.   A 902 participant group was studied in 10 countries.   Following a 20 week initial course, there wa...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/hJflOOgvIug   A newly published NIH study demonstrates CoVid in mouth and salivary gland tissues and explains why saliva can be highly infectious.   This adds the mouth to a host of other CoVid infection site in the body including the nose, lungs, heart, brain, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, and blood vessels.   Oral tissues have the key ACE2 receptor and the TMPRSS...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/gaEyGNCJd_0   Using anabolic steroids to bulk up is associated with accelerated brain aging as seen on magnetic resonance imaging.   Norwegian neuroscientists just published their study comparing the brains of 130 weightlifting men who consistently ingested anabolic steroids with 99 non-using lifters.   The investigators used machine learning protocols on brain images...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/RZyXvKmZ6Ho   mRNA vaccines trigger protective anti-CoVid antibodies in only 17% of transplant patients compared with close to 100% of the general population.   Johns Hopkins researchers now publish this data from their study of 436 transplant recipients.   Moderna vaccine proved the more effective triggering antibodies in 34% compared with the Pfizer product inducing...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/cRmvogT-Dzo   CoVid survivors and CoVid long-haulers have banded together with healthcare experts to form Survivor Corps.   This more than 150,000 large and growing grassroots organization, online at survivorcorps.com, provides psychological and educational support for CoVid victims and their families.   The website is a single resource for all things CoVid.   What to...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/09PJvwH_bgE   The FDA now issues a warning that the nasal decongestant Benzedrex and its generic propylhexedrine may cause cardiovascular and psychiatric complications which could be fatal.   The agent is marketed in a nasal inhalation device to be used for the common cold and nasal allergies.   The proper dosage is 2 inhalations per nostril every 2 hours for adults,...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/xKqjyP5oYjo   The FDA and Western Mixers Produce & Nut Company are recalling Gelson’s Yogurt Raisins.   This product may contain undeclared peanuts.   Those adult and children with peanut allergies may develop serious and life-threatening allergic reactions should they ingest these yogurt raisins.   This product was sold throughout California.   If you purchased Gelso...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/xFL8emWk5nM   The FDA and the Mindo Chocolate Makers recall the Mindo Coffee Toffee Chocolate Bars.   There is undeclared milk in the butter used in the toffee contained in this candy bar.   Those with milk allergies are at risk for serious and life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these candy bars.   This candy was primarily sold in the state of Michigan....

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/u4JZk8JVdZM   The CPSC and Briggs & Stratton announce the recall of the Briggs & Stratton YTL Log Splitters with 250cc engines sold under the Black Diamond, Crimson, Lumberjack, Performance Built, and Brute brand names.   Their engine ignition coils and flywheels are defective leading to dangerously hard starting and engine kickback that poses an injury hazard to the...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/422x2ZDNx6E   The CPSC and HD Hudson recall illu-Mist Battery-Powered Garden Sprayers.   This sprayer’s lithium ion battery could overheat leading to a fire risk.   If you bought one of these sprayers,   immediately stop using it, remove the battery tray, and look for a brown battery.  If you see a brown battery, remove it and its tray and dispose of them via your loc...

  Vidcast:   nhttps://youtu.be/oaFwRKR4ngw   The CPSC and Genentech are recalling the prescription drug Erysdi, the brand name for risdiplam.   This drug is used for treatment of spinal muscular atrophy in both adults and children.   The bottles containing this drug may leak leading to a risk of skin or eye exposure.   This and all prescription drugs must be sold in child-resistant packaging and i...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/D4o6mSE5Xpw   The CPSC and Parker Squared   Inc. announce the recall of Shepherd Boy Plush toys with wire staff.   The sharp metal wire in the shepherd’s staff may become exposed leading to a puncture or a laceration hazard.   About 3,000 of these toys were sold online at theshepherdstreasure.com and at amazon.com .   If you bought of these toys, immediately remove an...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/6IaVAG8OmDg   CoVid vaccinations of seniors in Tennessee reduced their CoVid   hospitalization rate by 80% and their death rate by 95%.   Epidemiologists at the University of Utah studied that state’s data over a 3 month period beginning in December, 2020.   During this time, the scarce mRNA vaccines were preferentially going to those over 70.   While the hospitalizat...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/vrJGynj-MhQ   The CDC recently announced a lowering of the safe distance between masked students from 6 to 3 feet.   Problem is that there is much fine print and many catch-22s around this new pronouncement.   The blanket 3 foot rule only applies to K through 6 in areas of low or moderate CoVid spread.   The 6 foot or higher rule still applies: in areas of high CoVid...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/whIOaopyp6o   The proverbial sparing of the rod may risk spoiling the child, but it could also lead to better brain development.   University of Montreal psychologists followed 94 children from ages 2½ to 9 years tabulating their family’s parenting practices with their brain development by adolescence.   The kids subjected to the highest levels of strict parenting end...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/0EzjfgwiU_Y   If   healthcare workers receive CoVid vaccination, their family members   enjoy a 60% lower risk of developing a preventable CoVid infection.   Scottish investigators draw this conclusion from their study of 144,525 healthcare workers and their 194,362 family members.   Vaccination not only reduces overall CoVid infection risk, but it lowers hospitalizat...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/w9l3ukXfJZ0   Wearing a face mask while exercising will not strain your heart or negatively impact your athletic performance.   Austrian researchers draw these conclusions after their careful study of 10 subjects climbing up 4 to 5 flights and 96 steps with or without standard surgical face masks..   The data reveals no significant impact of mask wearing on oxygen sat...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/gdQ9-E7tQIs   Those eating breakfast before 8:30 AM had lower blood sugar levels and less insulin resistance thereby lowering their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.   This conclusion comes from a study by Northwestern University endocrinologists just presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting.   Crunching the data gathered from 10,575 adults, they found th...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/WD15ttY0478   The FDA and Whole Foods announce the recall of Whole Foods Cranberry Biscotti.   This product contains undeclared tree nuts, specifically pistachio.   Those with tree nuts and pistachio allergies could develop a serious and life-threatening reaction should they ingest this biscotti.   If you purchased this product, return it with a valid proof of purchas...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/gVxslRPpvjA   The FDA and PNHC, LLC now recall Heal The World Hand Sanitizer.   This product is packaged in bottles that suggest bottled water with a risk of poisoning should this product, containing alcohol, be ingested.   If you have this product at home, return it to the point of purchase or call PNHC, LLC at 1-813-434-0741 to arrange a refund.   https://www.fda.go...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/H_2M6-ri0yk   The CPSC and HOFISH are recalling HOFISH 10 inch Hybrid Certi-PUR Certified Foam and Pocket Spring Mattresses.   These mattresses fail to meet federal flammability standards risking fire.   These were sold exclusively via amazon, com.   If you have one of these, stop using it.   Contact HOFISH at 1-888-731-2419 to receive a free fitted mattress cover to...

  Xvvid https://youtu.be/TSoditd8peU   The CPSC and Global Home Imports announce the recall of HR Platform Frames.   These frames may collapse unexpectedly posing a crush hazard that may lead to a severe injury or death.   The models involved include HR33, HR46, HR50, HR60, and HR66 in all sizes sold though American Furniture Warehouse, Mattress Firm and other retailers. Immediately stop using HR...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/OVZRpWiYBFU   Concussion, dementia, and sleep deprivation produce similar changes to your brain’s architecture as determined by a novel MRI imaging analysis.   Oregon investigators now present data from their study of 56 Afghanistan war vets and suggest possible therapeutic approaches to TBI and dementia.   Their imaging data shows a correlation between battle brain t...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/MBhMynoyc9U   Should a pregnant woman contract CoVid, she is less likely to show initial symptoms but more than twice as likely to end up in the ICU on a ventilator and nearly twice as likely to die.   British investigators performed a meta-analysis of 73 studies covering 67, 271 pregnant women.   Pregnancy reduces chance of initial fevers, shortness of breath, and mu...