Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DICGjntO66H/ These bikes’ protective chains or belt guards fail to fully cover the belt drive permitting loose clothing to become trapped and cause a fall. The affected models include the Como 3.0 IGH, Como 5.0 IGH UL, Vado 3.0 IGH Step Through UL, Como SL 4.0, Vado 3.0 IGH UL, and several others. About 32,400 of these e-bikes were sold...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DICFyalvdAC/ The liquid resin in these kits contains hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA), which can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation or sensitization when inhaled, touched, or ingested. About 224,100 kits were sold nationwide at Target, Marshall’s, T.J. Maxx, Joann stores, and other retailers, as well as online at Amazon.com, Target.com, Walmart.com,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DICFHUXOIND/ These shades have long operating cords that entrap and pose a risk of injury or death to children. They violate federal safety regulations for window coverings, including improper labeling requirements. About 16,300 shades were sold exclusively online through Amazon.com from December 2022 through September 2024. Stop using...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DICEXbogDP1/ These recalled dietary supplements contain iron are not in child-resistant packaging creating a risk of poisoning if swallowed by young children. About 17,660 bottles were sold at naturopathic and homeopathic clinics nationwide including A Woman’s Time, Doctor Supplement stores, and online at WholescriptsInc.com and Fullscript.com. Sales occurr...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DICDkefpoy3/ The beds violate federal safety regulations because the spacing between the guardrail and end support, as well as the spacing around the mattress supports, is too wide, posing a risk of injury or death to children. About 1,772 units were sold by Interior Resources to institutions in New York between January 2017 and May 202...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH9WaEXu54z/ University of Toronto bioengineers have developed miniaturized surgical robotic tools so tiny that they can only be motorized by strong external magnetic fields.  Three types of tools, all no larger than 3 millimeters have been developed: a gripper, a scalpel, and a forceps.  The team has also developed a prototype surgical table with the embed...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DH9Vp3hM_8f/ LED units emitting both red and blue light effectively help resolve acne.  This the conclusion of a Harvard Brigham snd Women’s Hospital meta-analysis that reviewed 6 randomized trials with a total of 216 subjects aged 12 to 50 years.  The results are now published in JAMA Dermatology . The LED lamps tested emitted red ligh...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH9UqL2spnA/ Cells taken from the edge of a healthy cornea can become a magic bullet to repair a previously considered irreparable cornea in the opposite eye.  Ophthalmologists at Harvard’s Mass. Eye and Ear Infirmary developed what they term the CALEC procedure, an acronym for Cultivated Autologous Limbal Epithelial Cells.   The limbal region of the cornea...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DH9T5j3NU5v/ Regular use of the over-the-counter headache medications acetaminophen, Tylenol, or the NSAIDS including ibuprofen, Motrin and Advil, led to as much as 21% faster functional concussion recovery.  Neurology researchers at Seattle’s University of Washington studied the records of 1661 NAAA athletes and military cadets with a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH9TAN0uCfa/ If you live in an area with measles outbreaks, your baby should receive the measles vaccine vaccine, the MMR or measles, mumps, rubella vaccine, as early as 6 months of age.  The CDC is recommending this earlier vaccination strategy in contrast to the usual pediatric schedule that recommends the first MMR at 12 to 15 months of age with a booste...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DH9SFeIs78Z/ Women under 60 years of age with the most significant calcium buildup in their breast arteries, compared with those who had the least, were 2.8 times more likely to die from cardiac disease within a 5 year period.  This from an Emory University and Mayo Clinic collaborative study of 56,000 mammograms presented at the Americ...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH9RTkqxwwO/ Pregnant women with very slightly elevated but consistently near normal blood pressures but no second trimester blood pressure drop are nearly 5 times more likely to develop serious blood pressure problems within 5 years after delivery.  Epidemiologists at the USC School of Medicine report this phenomenon in the Journal of the American College...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DH9OeHitn2J/ When a woman and a man both sustain injuries to their pain-generating nerves, only the woman produces a unique hormone that intensifies that pain.  University of Calgary researchers report this discovery in the journal Neuron.  Their study was in part triggered by a 2019 Canadian Pain Task Force report that verified the hig...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH9NiUTtOcR/ Obesity due to consistent ingestion of a high-fat diet limits that ability of your white blood cells to effectively fight bacterial infections.  Pediatric researchers at the University of Michigan studied this phenomenon in a mouse model and now report their findings in The Journal of Immunology . Obesity was induced with a sustained, 16 week,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DH9MacqsZKC/ A novel, bivalent RSV vaccine provides lasting protection against respiratory syncytial viral disease over two rather than only one season.  This the result of a phase 3 so-called RENOIR trial that tested 36,862 participants 60 to over 80 years of age at 241 sites in 7 countries.  Helmed by University of Rochester infectiou...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DHmHh3XAJSc/ This cheesecake contains undeclared pecans. Those with an allergy to pecans could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.   Affected is lot code 25028A1 000039133. About 250,000 cheesecakes were sold exclusively by Target in California, Florida, Iowa, Ohio, and Texas between...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHmGrSqpSAz/ These defective dumbbells allow weight plates to dislodge from the dumbbell handle during use leading to impact injuries for users and bystanders. Affected is Model 9034. About 12,400 units were sold exclusively online at Walmart.com from September 2023 through June 2024. Stop using these recalled dumbbells and contact Tzumi Electronics at 1-86...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DHmF80lv78L/ These accessories are defective allowing skis to detach from your snowmobile creating crashes serious injuries. About 1,980 units were sold in the United States and 2,600 units were sold in Canada at Kimpex USA dealers nationwide and online at Kimpex.com and other websites from April 2022 through January 2025. Stop riding s...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHmFS8VN0lv/ These robotic pool cleaners have large current adapters that overheat creating burn and fire hazards. About 32,660 pool cleaners were sold in the United States and 2,530 units were sold in Canada at Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Walmart stores nationwide, and online at aiper.com, Amazon.com, Bestbuy.com, Homedepot.com, Lowes.com, and Walmar...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DHmEjQKup8b/ A loose part, broken off from the engine control module, could enter the throttle body area with loss of control, a crash, and serious injuries or death. Affected are model year 2025 snowmobiles equipped with 600R E-TEC, 850 E-TEC, or 850 E-TEC Turbo R engines. About 4,144 snowmobiles were sold in the United States and 2,20...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHmD6DmxrEc/ This detergent has pseudomonas bacterial contamination. This bacterium can cause serious, life-threatening infections in those with weakened immune systems or those with external medical devices, especially if the bacteria enter through the eyes or a break in the skin. Affected are lot codes S24364, S24365, and S24366. About 16,200 containers o...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DHmDJ4dvWTk/ These lithium-ion batteries overheat and ignite leading to fires and burns. Affected is model number ZHX-PB21. About 89,500 batteries were sold exclusively online at velvetcaviar.com and Amazon.com between November 2022 and October 2024. Stop charging and using these recalled power banks and contact VC Group via email at re...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHmCcewtB9k/ These defective expresso makers have brew cup handles that eject forcefully during use shattering the glass carafe and creating burn and laceration hazards. Affected are Bella Pro Series Steam Espresso Maker, Model 90195, and Cooks Steam Espresso Maker, Model 22395. About 12,300 expresso makers were sold at JCPenney stores nationwide and online...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DHmBMh5RRk_/ These 10 Drawer Dressers, if unanchored to the wall, easily tip-over and entrap children leading to injuries and death. Affected is model number HI1318_13. About 28,590 of these dressers were sold exclusively on Walmart.com between September 2023 and January 2025. Immediately stop filling these recalled dressers and place t...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHmAj7GtjCo/ These scooters have a defective frame that allows the handlebars or stem to fold unexpectedly creating serious fall and injury hazards. Affected models: gray Max G30LP and the black Max G30P with yellow accents. About 220,000 scooter were sold at Best Buy, Costco, Walmart, Target, and Sam’s Club nationwide and online at Segway.com and Amazon.co...