Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEndCjhPLun/ UC-San Diego neurosurgeons now report in the journal Cell Reports Medicine the successful transplantation and long-term viability of neural stem cells placed in damaged spinal cord tissue.  This Phase I study involved 4 subjects with spinal cord injuries in their upper spinal cords underwent transplantation of neural stem cells from the NSI-566...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DEncdQgsgAs/ Hyperbaric oxygen therapy over a 2 month period reduced veterans’ PTSD scores by some 40%.  Investigators at Israel’s TelAviv University report this promising result after testing 56 subjects in a controlled study protocol. The therapy consisted of 90 minutes of 100% oxygen administered at 2 atmospheres and improved PTSD sc...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEnbujSOlgR/ High estrogen levels are associated with a greater likelihood of binge drinking.  This the conclusion of a Cornell Medical College neuropharmacology study in a mouse model. The investigators found that female mice producing high levels of estrogen were more likely to consume excessive quantities of alcohol and to evidence other risky behaviors....

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DEnbKUyPVnE/ Atogepant is an oral CGRP receptor antagonist, that is a calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist, that works exceptionally fast.  New York’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine now report a meta-analysis of 3 clinical trials involving 1243 people with episodic and chronic migraines.  The studies revealed that at...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEnaUSsMXOX/ PrEP or preexposure prophylaxis is helping to prevent spread of HIV., the human immunodeficiency virus.  Problem is: most PrEP therapy is daily, and many forget to take it every day.  Enter the long-acting retroviral agent $ lenacapavir.  Taken just twice yearly, it outperformed standard daily oral PrEP medication,h (F/TDF) for squelching HIV i...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DEnZqKeOfJ9/ The CDC is now advising a second COVID-19 vaccine dose this season for adults 65 and older and those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised due to severe or chronic illness. If you’re in any of these categories, get this second dose six months after the first shot.  The CDC also cautions that you may need not 2 bu...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVofl2PllT/ Blue Ridge Beef has recalled 9,600 pounds of their Puppy Mix, lot numbers 08/06/N25 and 08/16/N25, sold between August 6, 2024, and August 23, 2024.  This puppy mix has salmonella contamination. This tainted puppy mix was sold in retail stores in Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Immediatel...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVn-1DNiPA/ Atkinson Milling Company of Selma, North Carolina has recalled their Frozen Hushpuppies with Onions and Frozen Hushpuppies without Onions.  These products contain undeclared milk allergen. These hushpuppies were sold in Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. If you have these hush pup...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVnZLAM46L/ Fresh Creative Foods is recalling its Beef & Lamb Gyro Sandwich Express Meal Kits.  These kids contain cucumbers tainted with salmonella.  Affected are kits with use by dates from December 24, 2024, to January 6, 2025. These meal kits were sold at Sam’s Club warehouses nationwide. Don’t not consume these meal kits.  Return them to any Sam’s Cl...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVmwBDRQku/ Borsari Food Co. now recalls all of its Borsari Bloody Mary Mix.  This product contains undeclared soy and the fish anchovy. This product has been sold in upstate NY as well as on the company’s website borsarifoods.com. Return this bloody Mary mix to the place of purchase for a replacement or refund.  For more information, contact Borsari Food Co....

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVl_6vv4Ar/ Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. is recalling select lots of Sprouts Farmers Market Gyro Family Kits with use by dates from 12/29/24 to 01/07/25.  These kits are on recall since the cucumbers in the tzatziki sauce have salmonella contamination. These Gyro Family Kits were sold at Sprouts stores in 22 states including California, Florida, Texas, New Jersey...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVkYD7Onou/ Riverside Natural Foods Inc. has recalled select batches of MadeGood Granola Bars produced between January and November 2024.  These granola bars contain metal fragments that create choking and laceration hazards.  Affected are Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, Mixed Berry Granola Bars, Strawberry Granola Bars, Cookies & Crème Granola Bars, and sev...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVjrE-JcTe/ New Age International Inc. is recalling Daily Veggies Enoki Mushrooms in 200g clear plastic packages. These mushrooms are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes . These enoki mushrooms were sold nationally in retail stores between October and November 2024. If you have these mushrooms in your pantry, return them to the place of purchase for a fu...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVjA8VO56A/ Palermo Villa, Inc. is recalling of Connie’s Thin Crust Cheese Frozen Pizzas, lot number MR199856 with a best-by date of 11/27/2024.  These pizzas contain plastic foreign bodies creating choking and laceration hazards. About 1,728 pizzas were sold in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin at retail grocery stores.  Check your freezers and do not consu...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEViZK4PDrz/ Motivate Me Ashley, LLC has recalled VidaSlim brand 90-Day, 30-Day, and 7-Day Original Root, Root Plus, Root Capsules, and VidaSlim Hot Body Brew (Strawberry and Peach flavors).  These products contain yellow oleander, a toxin that can trigger neurological, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular health risks.  Affected products have expiration dates...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVhPQKPGuK/ Cal Yee Farm LLC has recalled multiple snack products including Dark Chocolate Walnuts, Dark Chocolate Raisins, Yogurt Coated Almonds, Butter Toffee Almonds, Tropical Trail Mix, Mango with Chili, Hot Cajun Sesame Sticks, New Orleans Hot Mix, and Fruit Baskets 2909 and 2921. These products contain undeclared milk, soy, wheat, sesame, FD&C Yello...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVgjE4P-gW/ GNMART Inc has recalled Force Forever Dietary Supplement, expiration date 3/27/2030. The supplement contains undeclared diclofenac and dexamethasone. Diclofenac, an NSAID, could increase a risk of heart attack, stroke, and gastrointestinal damage.  Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that can elevate your blood sugar, weaken your immune response, an...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVf7y8M5A6/ Shoppers-Plaza now recalls all lots of Fouzee Sugarlin Herbal Formula dietary supplement. This product contains undeclared metformin and glyburide, both prescription drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes. Metformin can trigger severe lactic acidosis and glyburide can induce dangerous hypoglycemia. The affected product was sold nationwide online at s...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVfWnev77a/ Frito-Lay is recalling Lay’s Classic Potato Chips, 13 oz. Bags, Guaranteed Fresh date of 2/11/2025 with manufacturing codes 6462307xx or 6463307xx.  The chips in these bags have undeclared milk that creates a serious risk for individuals with milk allergies or sensitivities. These chips were sold in Oregon and Washington state through retail store...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVeulntQCb/ The Orgain company now recalls its 30g Protein Organic Plant-Based Powder – Chocolate in a 2.lb tub with lot code 4172-02-P and expiration date of June 20, 2026. This powder contains undeclared peanut residue. This organic plant-based powder was sold nationwide in retail stores and online platforms. Immediately stop consuming this powder and conta...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVeCmkMV91/ Lidl US is recalling its Taste of Deutschland Buttered Vegetables including carrots, peas, cauliflower, and corn in 10.5 oz. Boxes.  This product contains undeclared milk allergens. Those with an allergy to milk could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  . These recalled frozen vegetables were...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVdZllvRXw/ Jose Madrid Salsa has recalled its Chipotle Con Queso Salsa in 13 oz. Jar with lot codes 6012201 102327, 6012201 103027, and 6012201 111227.  This salsa contains undeclared Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 food dyes. These food dyes can cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions in individuals with sensitivities or allergies to them. Sold at Christ...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEQudxkRHqE/ Stanley now recalls its Switchback and Trigger Action Travel Mugs, 12 oz., 16 oz., and 20 oz. models. The lid threads on these mugs shrink when exposed to heat and twisting causing the lid to suddenly detach leading to burn injuries from hot liquids. About 2.6 million units were sold in the US at Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Target, and other r...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEQt0YEvzjN/ Yoto Ltd. has again announced the recall of its Yoto Mini speakers for children. These units’ lithium-ion batteries overheat and catch fire creating burn risks. This recall expands that announced in April 2024 and now includes a full battery replacement kit. About 251,165 units were sold in the U.S. and about 18,932were sold in Canada online at us...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEQtUREOll0/ HTRC has recalled for HTRC C240 battery chargers. These chargers ignite or cause connected batteries to ignite creating fires and burns. About 34,600 chargers were sold online at AliExpress.com, Amazon.com, Banggood.com, eBay.com, HTRC-Direct.com, and RCGoing.com from December 2017 through June 2024. Stop using these recalled chargers and contact...