Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3qepPGLVnY/ Best of: Sep 1991 Dr. Smith speaks with Charles Hennekens MD, DrPH, formerly the Chief of Preventive Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Harvard Professor of Medicine and currently Research Professor of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University.  They discuss whether alcohol use is good or bad for your heart and your health. #heart #alcohol #toba...

Vidcast:   https://www.instagram.com/p/C3qcwFJL88H/ Best of: Oct 1991 Dr. Smith speaks with a caller to WBZ Radio about throat dryness and a “lump in the throat.” #throat #dryness #globus #humidification #guaifenesin #mucinex #wbznewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3qbvzfx5DW/ Best of: March 2019 If a parent constantly corrects an infant, that child’s brain becomes more sensitive to angry vocalizations.  Investigators at Britain’s University of Manchester studied 40 six month old infants and their mothers utilizing the novel neuroimaging technique of Near Infrared Spectroscopy.  This permits the study of a baby’s brain...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3qaqzCrmSB/ Best of: April 2020 Food families associated with dementia include processed meats, starches, and sugary, fatty snacks.  Epidemiologists at France's University of Bordeaux and Harvard Medical School studied 627 participants analyzing their dietary habits and the incidence of dementia over a 12 year follow up period.   Those developing dementia...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3qZ0j3rzcC/ Best of: May 2020 Low vitamin D levels may link to a woman’s inability to conceive.  A recently published Chinese study analyzed 154 women treated at a fertility center looking at vitamin D levels and the presence of toxic immune cells in their uterine linings.   Low vitamin D levels correlated with numbers of killer lymphocytes and scavenging mac...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3qYdRVL1iS/ Best of: Nov 2020 Consistently satisfying sleep may reduce your chances of dying from a worn out heart by 42%.  Epidemiologists at Tulane University followed a huge UK population of 408,802 patients over a 10 year period looking for correlations between sleep patterns and the development of congestive heart failure.   Over those 10 years, 5221 dev...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3qXfJSrCpD/ Best of: March 2022 Creativity CAN be taught to children, and professors of English at the Ohio State University now report a better method.  The traditional approach called divergent thinking that focuses on problem-solving and working memory expansion hasn’t cut it.  Instead the OSU profs recommend the narrative method successfully used by novel...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3qWZTFLHHi/ Best of: March 2022 Drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee a day is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, fewer dangerous heart rhythms, and more healthy years of life.  These conclusions come from a series of studies to be presented at the upcoming American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Sessions.   Two to three cups of coffee a day w...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3qVjCfLHJU/ Best of: May 2022 Obese women experiencing menopause after age 55 were 3 times more likely to experience often-deadly heart failure compared to women with normal body weight.  Cardiovascular researchers at UC-Davis analysed the risk of congestive heart failure for 4441 women in 4 communities across the US including those in Minnesota, Maryland, No...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3qUXcArtZ2/ Best of: May 2022 Children on vegetarian diets grow just as well and are as well nourished as meat-eaters.  But…. These kids do have a tendency to be underweight.   These conclusions from a Canadian study of 8907 children from 6 months of 8 years of age studied from 2008 to 2019.   Those children exclusively eating plant-based diets had statistica...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TaPuFrv2P/ The FDA and Insight Pharmaceuticals have recalled TING branded 1% Tolnaftate Athlete’s Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid due to the presence of the carcinogen benzene in the aerosol.  Affected are lot #s 0H50545 and 1G50645. Return this product to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, call Insight Pharmaceuticals at 1-800-344...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TZmLfr8_k/ The FDA and Summer Fresh Salads Inc. have recalled Wegman’s Harissa Topped Hummus due to the presence of undeclared sesame.  Those with an allergy to sesame could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Affected are lot #s 240239 and 240309. This hummus is sold at Wegman’s stores in Washington D.C...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TYqiBrJdu/ The FDA and the Today The World company are recalling Sustain, Schwinng, and Arize Male Enhancement Capsules since they contain the prescription drugs tadafil and nortadafil, both phosphodiesterase prescription drugs that are prescribed for erectile dysfunction.  The problem is that these hidden drugs can have disastrous cardiovascular interaction...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TX4ecLWpx/ The FDA and Rizo Lopez Foods have recalled Rizo Brothers California Creamery cheese, yogurt, and sour cream due to listeria monocytogenes contamination.   This bacterium 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...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TXFbDLOm6/ The FDA and Simply Fresh LLC are recalling Rojo’s Black Bean 6 Layer Dip 2-20oz Club Pack since this product contains the listeria-contaminated Rizo Lopez cotija cheese.  Affected are products with Best If Use By Feb 06-Mar 22, 2024. This product is sold in Costco stores in: Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, North Car...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TWfpbr07J/ The FDA and Richelieu Foods, Inc. have recalled 365 Whole Foods Ultimate Veggie Thin Crust Pizza due to the presence of undeclared whole milk.  Affected is lot code 06152024. If you, a family member, or visitors to your household have milk allergies, return this pizza crust to a Whole Foods Store for a full refund.  More information is available a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TVWdlr6EQ/ The FDA and Creative Foods announce the recall of products to listeria contamination from Rizo-Lopez cotija cheese.  Affected are: Don Pancho, HEB, and Trader Joe’s branded Cilantro Lime Crema, Everything Sauce Fiesta, Cilantro Cotija dressing, Poblano Caesar dressing, Cilantro Dressing, and Street Taco Express Meal Kit. These products were sold a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TUk5sLHJ9/ The FDA and Bright Farms, Inc. are recalling Bright Farms Southwest Chipotle Crunch Kit salad kit due to listeria contamination of the Rizo-Lopez cotija cheese in the kit.  The affected kits haver a Bed Buy dated through 3/27/24. These recalled kits were sold in: Delaware, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TTq1or5Jf/ The FDA and Ready Pac Foods, Inc. are recalling certain salad kits due to listeria contamination of the Rizo-Lopez cotija cheese in the kits.  Affected kits include: Marketside Southwest Chopped and Bacon Ranch Crunch; Ready Pac Bistro Fresh Max Chopped and Quest Crunch Salad. About 15,751 cases of these affected salad kits have been sold nationwi...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TONCjLiHu/ The FDA and Trader Joe’s are recalling certain products that contain Rizo-Lopez cotija cheese due to its listeria monocytogenes contamination.  These include TJ’s Chicken Enchiladas Verde, Cilantro Salad Dressing, Elote Chopped Salad Kit, and  Southwest Salad. Return these products to TJ’s for a refund.  Need more information? Call Trader Joe'...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TNe2OLzIB/ The CPSC and Stripe and Stare are recalling all Stripe and Stare branded children’s nightgowns made of 95% cotton and 5% spandex due to their failure to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear creating fire and burn risks. About 250 of these nightgowns were sold at stripeandstare.com and loveshackfancy.com. Don’t permit your c...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TMnMsrxn_/ The CPSC and iFIT are calling NordicTrack 50 LB iSelect Voice-Controlled Adjustable Dumbbells as the weight plates can detach during use leading to impact injuries.   Affected is model NTSAW23020.0. About 15,400 of these dumbbells were sold in the US, and about 650 sold in Canada at NordicTrack.com, Amazon.com and DicksSportingGoods.com. Stop usin...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TLr9dLdS1/ The CPSC and the Snap’s company are recalling the lithium-ion batteries sold with and for  Pixy Flying Cameras as the unit tends to overheat creating fire and burn risks. About 71,000 of these batteries were sold online at Pixy.com and Amazon.com. Stop using and charging these camera batteries and visit pixy.com for instructions regarding the reca...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TK07eriAj/ The CPSC and the SRAM company are recalling all SRAM 12-speed shift brake levers sold separately as upgrade or replacement kits since the clamp bolt on the unit loosens preventing effective braking.  This leads to crash and injury hazards. About 61,300 of these units were sold in the US, and about 2,940 were sold in Canada at Specialty bicycle sto...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TKLoQL8Nn/ The CPSC and the Lovevery company are recalling Slide & Seek Ball Run toys with Wooden Knobs as the packaging causes the wooden knobs to detach and become a choking hazard for young children. About 47,000 of these toys were sold online at Lovevery.com as part of the Babbler Play Kit. Take this toy away from your children and contact Lovevery a...