Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DNd-p9zO5Hl/ Nicotine pouches ingestions have surged some 700% between the years 2020 and 2023.  This from a study by Nationwide Children’s Hospital that analyzed national poison control data from 2010 to 2023 on over 134,000 cases of nicotine ingestion in children under 6.  The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, found that the majority of the ingesti...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DNd97UEOGKy/ Ovulating women produce three organic chemicals that, when vaporized, are pleasing to men and trigger their more favorable opinion of the women emanating them.  This intriguing study from the University of Tokyo’s Department of Applied Biological Chemistry and its International Research Center for Neurointelligence.   During the study, 84 scent sa...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DNd8-nmPeM1/ More hope for the needle-phobic comes researchers at North Carolina State University.  Lacing ordinary dental floss with vaccine permits vaccine delivery to the thin, permeable gum tissue between teeth and gums known as the junctional epithelium. Testing this dental floss vaccination technique in mice, it produced stronger respiratory lining immun...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DNd8M5osKnr/ Ovarian cancer cells tend to be resistant to the best cancer therapies including chemo-, radiation-, and immuno.  University of Chicago OB-GYN oncologists, collaborating with the National Cancer Institute’s Experimental Therapeutics researchers, now look to a novel approach that seeks to disarm the so-called Cancer Associated Fibroblasts, CAFs, th...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DNd6_L_NINg/ Harvard Medical School research geneticists have discovered that a new lithium compound can effectively treat Alzheimer’s dementia.  Lithium within the brain normally protects and stabilizes brain cells. When this vital element is trapped by amyloid plaques, neurons degenerate leading to devastating cognitive decline. Using a preclinical mouse mod...

Vidcast:   https://www.instagram.com/p/DNd6KltPeD_/ Transplantation immuno-geneticists at Sweden’s Uppsala University Hospital have successfully used gene editing to modify human pancreatic islet cells such that these transplants are more histocompatible, survive longer, and function better.  Their single patient case report appeared in a recent issues of the New England Journal of Medicine. The r...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DNd5NZfu7xU/ Indian nano-bioengineers have developed 400 nanometer calcium-silicate plugs that can be magnetically guided into the microscopic channels within teeth. These tiny channels, named dentinal tubules, lead to sensitive nerve endings and are exposed due to enamel erosion and.or guys recession.  Once that happens, cool or warm liquids or food can reach...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DNbo_jXPFcF/ Listeria infection can cause serious or fatal illness, particularly in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems, and can cause miscarriages or stillbirths in pregnant women. Affected is: product with best by dates of July 26, 2025, August 12, 2025, and August 19, 2025; Wegmans Assorted Cheese Flight; Wegmans Grilli...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DNboYt8M4rE/ Glass foreign bodies may cause dental injuries, mouth and throat lining lacerations, and/or intestinal perforations.  The affected lots are L-5163 and L-5164 with a best by date of December 13, 2026, and L-5165 with a best by date of December 14, 2026. The recalled coffee was sold in Dollar General retail stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Cali...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DNbnzIZPgo0/ This is yet another mislabeling incident.  Containers sold with a Red Bliss Potato Salad top label actually contain Tricolor Twist Pasta Salad which does contain wheat. This labeling error poses a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for individuals with a wheat allergy, a gluten sensitivity, or celiac disease.  Affected packages...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DNbnKAkNR4X/ This recalled product was mistakenly packaged in Friendly’s Vanilla Bean  Ice Cream cartons with a Cookies & Cream lid.  Those with soy or wheat allergies, gluten sensitivities or celiac disease could experience a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they eat this ice cream. Affected are those packages with a best by 11/26/25....

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DNbmdYeNGc3/ This bacterium can cause serious and potentially life-threatening infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. The affected products include over-the-counter antiseptic lotion soaps, external analgesics, antimicrobial foam soaps, and antiseptic cleansers.  The affected lots are listed in the FDA’s recall announcement at https://miniu...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DNblkoGPCUB/ Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat or who have a gluten allergy or celiac disease risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. Affected are batch numbers 80108690 and 80108763, best before January 13, 2026. Only 150 of these mislabeled packages were sold at Neuhaus stores in New York, Virginia...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DNbk9L_pd-P/ The LED-illuminated plastic sphere can break on impact providing children access to these button cell batteries. If ingested, these batteries pose a risk of serious injury or death as they create gastrointestinal burns, erosions, and perforations. Affected is item number 15712EAM. About 15,400 of these pet toy sets were sold exclusively at Menards...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DNbkKFuNp3i/ These socks are abrasive and cause pain, burns, and blisters during high-intensity activities that involve heat, friction, moisture, and pressure. Affected are models MWMS07, MWWS07, and MWMS05. About 45,000 pairs of these socks were sold in the US and Canada by Scheels All Sports, Fred Meyer, Home Depot, Meijer, Bomgaars Supply, Buchheits, Runnin...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DNbjffYPrgI/ This hair serum contains the drug minoxidil that, if ingested by a child, would lead to severe poisoning or even death. About 21,300 bottles of this product were sold in the US through Amazon between June 2024 and June 2025. Immediately secure any of these recalled bottles and keep them out of sight and reach of children. To receive a replacement,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8RnY1vckZ/ High Noon is recalling its Beach Variety Pack 12-packs of vodka seltzer due to a packaging error that resulted in some cans being mislabeled as CELSIUS ASTRO VIBE Energy Drink, Sparkling Blue Razz Edition. The mislabeled cans contain vodka seltzer instead of energy drink and lead to unintentional alcohol consumption. Affected are Beach Variety lot...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8QkpEsnPN/ Listeria causes serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. It can also lead to miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women. Affected are lot numbers 25175 through 25206, with use-by dates ranging from June 24, 2027, to July 25, 2027. These tainted fruit packs were...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8Pk7wMk7B/ If your children climb on the toy’s counter or crawl through the opening at the back of the play kitchen, their clothing can become caught on the metal or plastic accessory hooks leading to strangulation or death. That happened to a 23-month-old child in Oregon who died in 2023 after getting caught on one of these hooks. About 192,000 play kitchen...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8Ox4SxbWM/ The dual action safety engagement system malfunctions causing the tool to discharge a nail with just the trigger pull rather than a trigger pull and a nose-piece engagement. This nailer can inflict serious injuries. About 64,000 nailers were sold in the US and 6,575 were sold in Canada at Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores as well a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8NUWqvqAk/ Small metal fragments detach from these presses leading to lacerations and/or ingestion. About 43,830 garlic presses were sold in the US and 10,700 were sold in Canada at IKEA stores and online at IKEA.com from March 2024 through May 2025. Stop using these recalled garlic presses and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. If a store retu...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8Md3GskjY/ These step-stools have a safety bar that detach or breaks while in use leading to falls and injuries. The affected models include 11349WHG1E, 11349GRN1E, 11349NVY1E. About 302,000 step stools were sold in the US and an about 11,000 were sold in Canada at Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, and BJ’s Wholesale Club stores as well as online at Amazo...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8Lobju2c1/ The toys contain magnets that can loosen and detach. If swallowed, these high-powered magnets attract each other inside the digestive tract leading to intestinal perforations, twisting, blockages, blood poisoning, or death.  Affected are models STA-BGY-801T and STA-BTP-806T. About 22,850 toys were sold in the US,  about 1,977 were sold in Canada,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8KcDPNLWZ/ These recalled tools have a knife blade tips that do not completely fold into the took handle and create laceration hazards. About 17,000 units were sold at REI, hardware and cutlery stores, and online at Leatherman.com, Amazon.com, and REI.com between July 2024 and March 2025. Stop using these recalled multi-tools. To check if your particular too...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyRE9GM0Jp/ Those with an allergy to eggs could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  The affected lot numbers include 1001 through 1018 for the breads and 1051 through 1064 for the fritters, with use-by dates through July 23, 2025. These breads and fritters were sold primarily at farm markets and roadside...