Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1A0Gw-r5fJ/ That’s the promise of a new long-acting form of GLP-1 agonist diet drugs developed by bioengineering material science researchers at Stanford University.  Placing a larger dose of the drug in a hydrogel depot permits its slow release over an extended period as long as 4 months.  This long-acting drug formulation not only benefits those fighting ob...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1Ay4nwrYlq/ Cancer cells have a unique array of complex sugars attached to their proteins.  Molecular biologists at Sweden’s University of Gothenburg have developed a method using using mass spectroscopy and AI analysis to identify patterns of these polysaccharides or glycans that are diagnostic for the presence of cancer.  The researchers studied 220 patient...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1Ax58er3Ou/ Two seizure drugs can trigger a sudden and devastating immune-type reaction that can destroy your internal organs and lead to death.  The drugs are:levetiracetam, branded as Keppra, Keppra XR, Elepsia, XR, and Spritam, and clobazam, branded as Onfi and Sympazan.  Each of these medications can induce a process known as DRESS syndrome or drug reacti...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1AxBsELNIe/ Six months of yoga led to a 7 fold higher chance of complete seizure elimination or a 4 fold higher odds of cutting seizure numbers by half.  These results were just published in the journal Neurology by researchers at New Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences. The randomized, blinded study of 160 patients 18-60 years of age assigned hal...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1AwS2PLlqX/ It turns out that influenza viruses as well as coronavirus 19, CoVid, can have lingering, negative effects on your health, but Long CoVid is 10 times more serious than Long Flu.  Epidemiologists at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reviewed the records of nearly 11,000 military veterans hospitalized with the flu and compare...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1At3zmrTEq/ It’s been 2 years since the FDA approved the drug semaglutide, branded as Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsus,  for weight management, and about 6 weeks since it approved tirzepatide, branded as Zepbound and Mounjaro.  As more of us take these drugs, and we all know many who do, a raft of medical complications have begun to surface.  You should be aware...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1Auu-GrE5_/ Congenital syphilis, that is babies born with this dread disease, has surged 7-½ fold over the past decade.  The CDC announces this frightening statistic as it reminds all of us, pregnant women and the medical teams that care for them, that fetal and newborn syphilis is completely preventable.   This disease occurs in pregnant women and the babies...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1At3zmrTEq/ Parents who have already or will be vaccinating their infants and children this winter are in the majority for the flu and RSV, and an increasing percentage will also vaccinate against CoVid. The latest Texas A&M national online survey of more than 5,000 parents come the findings that 71% will vax against RSV, 63% will vax against influenza, a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yLKLOr0eT/ The FDA and Lara’s Bakery 3, LLC are recalling Pan de Racho, Panque, and Pan Surtido as these pastries contain undeclared sesame seed, coconut, soy, wheat, milk, and egg. These pastries were sold in Iowa and Wisconsin. If you have any of these pastries at home, you can obtain a refund by calling  Lara’s Bakery at 1-641-752-0152 or by visiting the...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yKhIMLHX3/ The FDA and New India Bazar have recalled Maggi 2 Minute Noodles since this product contains undeclared peanut allergen.  Affected at lots with codes 31159939CA and 4354M56 These noodles have been sold by New India Bazar stores in California.  If you bought these noodles, return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more informatio...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yJ0k8resR/ The FDA and the Global Veg Corp. are recalling all lots and codes of its 5 lb packages of “AVIATOR brand Sundried Tomato Halves”, Lot#060923/1 due to undeclared sulfites. If you, your family members, or visitors to you household have sulfite allergies, return this product to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, call Global Ve...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yJNIqrkEN/ The CPSC and Softfunch Inc. now recall Foiresoft Zebra Roller Blinds as their looped operating cords create a strangulation hazard for children. About 9500 blinds were sold on amazon.com. Take these blinds down and contact Softfunch Inc. at 1-800-518-4391 or via email at recall.foiresoft@gmail.com to receive a full refund.  You must provide an ema...

Plugs Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yIefGLjOL/ The CPSC and Oreck now recall, or Oreck Discover Upright Vacuums. These appliances have electric cord plug prongs that tend to detach and remain in the electrical outlet when the vacuum is unplugged creating electrical shock hazards for users and bystanders. About 6200 of these upright vacuums were sold nationwide at independent Oreck dealer...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yHylCLA5-/ The CPSC and Security Equipment Corp. now recall SABRE Aim & Fire Pepper Gel Spray with Training Canisters since these canisters lack the red nozzle on the valve stem required in order to supply pepper spray to pistol dispensers when needed.   About 4,000 of these canisters were sold a sporting goods stores nationwide and online at amazon,.com...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yG2tcLp51/ The CPSC and Nap Queen are recalling Nap Queen 12-inch Maxima Hybrid Mattresses as they fail to meet the federal flammability standards for mattresses creating fire and burn hazards. About 1540 of these mattresses were sold at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and Overstock.com. Immediately discontinue sleeping on these mattresses.  Contact Nap Queen at 1-...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yGQAXLAFS/ The CPSC and the Mary Meyer Corp. recalling Bubba Bull Plush Toys , Style 45541 with date code 1945.  These toys have eyes that fall off leading to choking hazards for infants and toddlers.   About 1950 of these plush toys were sold at independent specialty stores nationwide and online at marymeyer.com. Take these plush toys away from your infants...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yFX3QrExf/ The CPSC and the Wet and Forget Inc are recalling Wet & Forget “Xtreme Reach” Outdoor Rapid Application Moss, Mold, Mildew & Algae Stain Remover with Hose End Nozzle as the hose end nozzle clip is defective allowing the cleaning solution to spray on users’ skin and into their eyes. About 2.7 million bottles of this stain remover were sold...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yEkTdLQZT/ The CPSC and J Grubb Designs are recalling Windsor Queen Xtrabed Mobile Murphy Beds since the outer front casing can break and fall when attempting to open the bed and, if not properly anchored to the wall, the entire bed can tip over and entrap adults and children. About 12,000 of these Murphy beds were sold in the US and about 275 were sold in C...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yDk41rN9l/ The CPSC and xpressgoods.com have recalled Colorful Metal Neodymium Magic Magnetic Balls - 8 colors, 5mm in size because these magnets are too small and too powerful.  They may be ingested, and, if two or more get into the gastrointestinal tract, they can attract leading to bowel perforations, twisting, blockages, infections, septicemia, and even...

Vidcast:   https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yC0Vwr_xO/ The CPSC and Primark US have recalled “Wooden Music Shaker” and “DTR M&M Maracas” Baby Rattles since they have a bottom part that detaches creating choking and ingestion hazards. About 1380 rattles were sold at Primark U.S. stores located in the northeast region, Florida, Maryland and Chicago. Stop using these battles and return them to a Pri...

Vidcast:   https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yBiSQLezy/ The CPSC and Segway Powersports are recalling 2022 Fugleman UT10E and UT10X Utility-Terrain Vehicles due to a faulty ignition coil that fails to spark one of the engine cylinders permitting raw gasoline to enter the hot exhaust pipe, ignite, and create fire and burn hazards. About 1,100 of these vehicles were sold in the US and about 480 were sol...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yApxPrz3t/ The CPSC and the Ergodyne company are recalling Squids 3705 Wire Tool Attachments – Screw Gate Tool Tail since this product tends to break when tethered to any tool more than 2 lbs in weight leading to bystander injuries. About 16,570 of these wire tool attachments were sold in the US and   about 790 were sold in Canada at iIndustrial and safety p...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0xYbmgr6oW/ The CPSC and Vibe Bear are recalling Vibe Bear Playyard Mattresses as they fail to meet federal safety requirements for crib mattresses including thickness and firmness leading to risks of suffocation.  The mattresses also lack warning labels. About 2,000 mattresses were sold exclusively online at amazon.com. Immediately stop allowing your infant...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0xXvHer2Jd/ The CPSC and the Bugaboo Co. now recall Bugaboo Dragonfly Seat Strollers.  When the child is facing the parent, the seat backrest can shift downward allowing an unrestrained child to fall thus creating an injury hazard. About 1,000 of these strollers were sold in the US andabout 200 were sold in Canada all at children’s specialty stores nationwide...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0xWnGGLneL/ The CPSC and Moonseasleep are recalling Moonsea Pack and Play Mattresses as they fail to meet federal safety requirements for crib mattresses including thickness leading to risks of suffocation.  The mattresses also lack warning labels. About 11,000 mattresses were sold exclusively online at amazon.com. Immediately stop allowing your infant to sle...