Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJHqSLvgbvj/ Infection with the CoVid virus is associated with a 63% higher risk of cardiovascular disease, up to a 35% risk of chronic kidney disease, and a 28% risk of gastrointestinal problems.  This from a series of University of Pennsylvania epidemiological studies reviewing the case histories of those with continuing issues following cases of youth CoVid...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJHpsVIJN6v/ Brown rice contains almost double the amount of arsenic as white rice and threatens the health of infants, toddlers, and preschool children.  So say food scientists at the Michigan State University following their analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) looking at the arsenic levels and nutritional conte...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJHpCRNPMX2/ The number of micronanoplastic particles found in plaques blocking the carotid or brain-feeding arteries was 51-fold higher in those persons suffering debilitating strokes.  This the key finding of studies by University of New Mexico vascular surgeons reported to the 2025 American Heart Association’s Vascular Discovery Scientific Sessions. Studyin...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJHoaqqROQk/ An FDA-approved psoriasis drug turns help those addicted to alcohol turn the corner.  That drug is apremilast, a phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor sold under the brand name Otezla. Preclinical testing of the drug at San Diego’s Scripps Research Institute using mouse lines that are prone to over consume alcohol shows that apemilast not only reduces cra...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJHnp56RT5F/ A raft of wearable and other electronic devices are vying to replace the old blood pressure cuffs and squeeze balls.  Should they? A panel of cardiologists led by the University of Washington School of Medicine give them all a thumbs down.  When I say all, I refer to the smartwatches, rings, chest patches, ultrasound wearables, phone-based sensors...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJHldhBtMEW/ Dr. Smith discusses objections to the measles vaccines, medications that all but eliminated measles in the US some 25 years ago.   Covered are: the vaccines-autism hoax, the religious objections; the ethical concerns, the fear of side effects and complications, and the efficiency of the vaccines.  Watch and pass on to family and friends who refuse...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI16wk0vP5e/ The Indian company Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is recalling 26 types of over-the-counter and prescription.  The company is in violation of federal standards for pharmaceutical manufacturing that yields safe and effective medications. The recalled medications are used to treat a variety of common conditions, including heart disease, high cholestero...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DI16H_3vnqZ/ These torches violate mandatory federal safety regulations for multipurpose lighters as they create risks for fires, burns, and serious injuries or death to children. Affected is model number S400.  About 33,650 torches were sold in the US and an additional 1,425 were sold in Canada exclusively online at Amazon.com from Oct...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI15ZL7uqCf/ The wooden toy includes small ball-shaped pieces that pose a choking risk for young children and could result in serious injury or death.  Affected is model number MZL-038. About 5,950 of these were sold online exclusively through Amazon.com between October 2023 and January 2025. Stop allowing your children to play with this shape sorter toy. T...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DI14yB7x6XW/ The primary gear for the crank shaft tends to fail increasing the risk of a crash with injuries to riders and bystanders. The recall involves motorcycles with model numbers KX450MSFNN, KX450PSFNN, and KX450NSFNN. About 3,400 cycles were sold at authorized Kawasaki dealers nationwide between June 2024 and March 2025. Immedia...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI14LztPzy4/ The wiring in these trucks is defective and can lead to overheating creating fire and burn risks.  Affected are models 17249 and 17310 with date codes ranging from 16919 to 11122. About 24,700 units were sold nationwide exclusively at Walmart retail stores as well as online at walmart from August 2019 through December 2024. Stop charging and al...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DI13njENUhM/ This recall applies to all of the company’s blinds with long operating cords that pose a risk of strangulation and entanglement to children. About 20,380 blinds were sold exclusively online through Amazon.com from May 2021 through December 2024. Stop using these recalled blinds. To receive a full refund, remove the blinds,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI121qEOic0/ These shades have dangerously long control cords and violate federal regulations for window coverings and product labeling. The recall applies to all sizes and colors of the shades. About 545 units were sold exclusively online at SHEIN.com between May 2023 and December 2024. Immediately stop using the recalled shades and cut the operating cord...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DI10Vt_MRW_/ The controller in these trucks can overheat creating fire and burn risks.  Affected are models 17362 and 17323 with date codes ranging from 15623 to 18724. About 23,260 units were sold nationwide at Target and Sam’s Club retail stores, as well as online at Target.com and SamsClub.com, from June 2023 through March 2025. Stop...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIxJktKs5gR/ Those suffering from essential tremors and wearing a wristband powered by artificial intelligence saw nearly three times the improvement in their ability to complete daily tasks compared to those wearing a sham device.  These promising results of the so-called TRANQUIL study of the Felix NeuroAI wristband were presented by University of Kansas...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIxI1r7O17k/ Breathing rapidly flowing room air at the onset of a migraine nearly doubles the chances of complete pain relief.  Cleveland Clinic neurologists presented the results of their preliminary clinical trials using a novel air pump called the Mi-Helper to the 2025 American Academy of Neurology meeting. By blowing room air about...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIxIRCGR9TW/ Sucralose, an artificial sweetener that is the basis for Splenda and is found in many diet drinks and foods, appears to disrupt your brain signals related to hunger and appetite.  Endocrinologists at the University of Southern California now publish a small but detailed randomized crossover study of 75 young adults in the journal Nature Metabol...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIxHmOutA3M/ Though the latest antiretroviral therapy suppresses HIV to undetectable levels, we know that the virus hides in white blood cells ready to begin multiplying once the suppressing drugs stop. Researchers at New York’s Mount Sinai’s School of Medicine have developed a method for identifying and tracking immune white cells that...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIxG51cNwcz/ This rice-grain-sized pacemaker is so tiny it can be injected through a syringe.  Its unique construction permits it to dissolve naturally in the body after it’s no longer needed. Northwestern University bioengineers describe their invention in the journal Nature , This mini pacemaker is constructed of bio-resorbable materials similar to those...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIxGOOAPsJ8/ A custom 3D printed hydrogel composed of cow-derived protein precisely repairs injured knee cartilages.  Orthopedic researchers at the University of Pennsylvania developed this technique to fabricate knee joint repair material with just the proper dimensions and stiffness.  They publish their work in the journal Bioactive M...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIxFplkRr6_/ The sugar molecule suLeX enhances the viability of sperm and improves their chances of successfully triggering in-vitro fertilization some 12-fold.  Genomic biologists at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign developed a novel test environment that mimics the female fallopian tube and tested the effects of this sulfated trisaccharide....

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIxE_fis4Ln/ An epidemiological study from Cleveland’s Case Western University shows that microplastics in your body are in the top 10 of 154 factors associated with higher risks of high blood pressure, stroke, and diabetes.  The researchers looked the incidence of diseases in communities along the East, West, and Gulf coasts where the...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIxEae6R_7x/ Chewing gum releases some 637 microplastic particles per gram of gum, and 94% of this plastic is released during the first 8 minutes of chewing.  UCLA environmental engineers report this finding at the American Chemical Society’s Spring 2025 Meeting after a small pilot study.  Using infrared microscopy and smartphone-based detection, the team t...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIxDy7fgpML/ The repetitive application of magnetic stimulation to the brain of those suffering from fibromyalgia produces a 2-fold reduction in their perceived pain.  A multi site randomized, double-blinded international study of repetitive trans-cranial magnetic stimulation led by Brazilian and French neuroscientists included 101 wome...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIxC7natH4z/ Sauerkraut, fermented cabbage, produces the same gastrointestinal-friendly compounds as healthy microbiome bacteria, and, in so doing, help maintain the cells of your stomach and intestines.  This the conclusion of food scientists at the University of California, Davis. Published in the Applied and Environmental Microbiology journal, the study...