Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:   https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DG3l0muNGWz/ These garments violate federal flammability regulations for children’s sleepwear creating the risk of serious burn injuries and death. About 9,400 pj sets were sold exclusively at Nordstrom Rack in every state. Immediately stop allowing your kids to wear these garments. Destroy the garments by cutting them in half, take a...

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG3kFI9NpbY/ The electrical wires at the adjustable joints are easily damaged leading to electric shocks,, burns, or electrocution. About 2,760 of these sconces were sold in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, M...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DG3jL0ZMm2F/ The aerostem fork steerer tube on these bikes can crack and break creating loss  for steering, falls, and injuries to the rider and bystanders. About 1,400 of these bikes were sold in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ka...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG3iMqHvqDx/ These boilers release dangerous levels of CO caused by incomplete ignition or component damage creating risks of serious injury or death. Two fatalities have already been reported in connection with this issue. About 60,000 units were sold in California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, and Michig...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DG3hfQJJKaX/ These shades have long operating cords that can strangle and pose a risk of serious injury or death to children.  About 3,800 units were sold nationwide and especially in California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, and Michigan. Stop using these window shades, cut the control...

x Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DG3gey0s0NG/ The pjs fail to meet federal flammability regulations for children’s sleepwear creating a burn hazard. About 24,700 pjs were sold exclusively by Forever 21 in California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, and Michigan. An additional 80 units were sold in Canada. Stop permitting your children to wear...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DG3fx4zsGkG/ These emergency radios contain a defective fuse that causes the battery to drain unexpectedly with a loss of emergency transmission, injury, or death. About 1,067 units were sold nationwide and particularly in Colorado, Utah, California, Montana, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Alaska, and Vermont. Stop depending on these recalled transceivers...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DG3ekFlM4SL/ These baby loungers, sold exclusively on Wayfair.com, violate federal safety regulations for infant sleep products due to an overly thick sleeping pad that poses a suffocation risk. These loungers also create entrapment hazards as infants could fall out through an enclosed side opening. About 1,555 loungers were sold online to consumers across the...

Babyjoy High Chairs Could Suffocate Your Baby Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DG3dmyutjoQ/ These high chairs create a suffocation hazard as they allow an infant to sleep at an incline angle greater than 10 degrees. These high chairs also create an entrapment risk because the space between the seat and tray is large enough for a child to become trapped. About 4,400 units were sold in Californ...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGyGF_OPo0o/ Biochemists at UC-Riverside and the Michigan State University have developed a powerful light-triggered chemotherapy that could be a game changer for women with breast cancer.   The chemical group, cyanine-carborane salts—that precisely target cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. In pre-clinical studies using a mouse model, this photo chemot...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGyFce9OOpn/ GLP-1 receptor agonists—popular for treating diabetes and weight loss—may have additional benefits for the brain. Emerging research suggests these medications could help with addiction, depression, and even cognitive decline. Studies indicate that  GLP-1s may reduce cravings for opioids and alcohol by altering the brain’s reward system, with some...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGyEyKsusdW/ Many studies that look at the effect of diet on the human body depend on diaries that the participants fill out.  Now the University of Washington’s Institute from Systems Biology has developed the proverbial “better mousetrap.”   Their technique analyzes food-derived DNA in stool samples to determine exactly what a person has consumed.  The metho...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGyEOILpDLH/ A new study from the University of Toronto suggests a simple blood test could help identify expectant mothers at risk for preterm delivery.   The researchers followed over 9,000 pregnant women and found that low levels of placental growth factor (PlGF) at 24-28 weeks  are associated with a 50-fold higher risk of delivery before 34 weeks. Since PlG...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGyDQezO_4s/ A new health trend is taking off—adaptogenic mocktails, alcohol-free drinks infused with herbs and plant-based adaptogens that claim to reduce stress and create a natural buzz. But experts warn that these trendy beverages may come with health risks. Adaptogens, such as ashwagandha and certain mushrooms, are marketed as stress relievers, but resear...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGyCI-ZOjLW/ New research suggests that aspartame, a common artificial sweetener, may increase the risk of heart disease by triggering insulin spikes that lead to artery-clogging plaques—a key factor in heart attacks and strokes. The study, published in Cell Metabolism, found that mice consuming aspartame daily—equivalent to drinking three cans of diet soda—ex...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGyBfPGt7Qf/ Two indoor cats in Michigan have died from bird flu (H5N1), raising concerns that they may have contracted the virus from their dairy worker owners, according to a CDC report. The first case involved a 5-year-old cat that showed symptoms like lethargy and neurological issues before being euthanized. Testing confirmed it had the same strain of bird...

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGyAAm-uMD9/ Those of us who frequent the operating room know the drug as the gas nitrous oxide.  You know it as laughing gas.  Its most accessible source are those small cartridges that power homemade whipped cream containers and you probably know them as “whippets.” A report just out in Mdlinx reviews the gnarly side of laughing gas abuse, and its no laughing...

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Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGl5zrsP4Xn/ Listeria causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.  Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths. At least 38 illnesses and 11 deaths have been caused by this product. These recalled supplemental shakes were distributed nationwide to long-ter...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGl5RBWAEwh/ Affected is lot number K4351 with a best by date 07 2026. The recalled product was sold at World Market and Abraham & Sons, Inc. both in Southern California. Those with almond allergies who purchased this product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Those with questions may contact Mauna Loa Customer Service at 1-888-25...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGl4vJIviA3/ Affected is  lot #1097901 with an expiration date of 2/25/2025.This product was sold at Kroger and Meijer retail stores in Arkansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Minnesota, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Mississippi, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. If you, a family member, or a household visit has a wheat or egg allergy, return the p...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGl4PLRPb_9/ This supplement contains unlisted sildenafil and tadalafil. These phosphodiesterase inhibitors are active ingredients in FDA-approved medications used for erectile dysfunction.  They can cause dangerously low blood pressure, particularly if taken along with prescription nitrate drugs such as nitroglycerin. These Vitality capsules were sold nationw...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGl3lqRt9Uk/ They include sesame, soy, wheat, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, and Red No. 6. These products were sold in Texas through both wholesale and retail stores. Return  affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Kedake Inc. at 1-713-996-7550. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGl3D9PNDIM/ These baked goods contain undeclared wheat, egg, and/or milk. Affected products were sold in retail stores across 31 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, N...