Dr. Howard Smith Reports

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/_5DbtfWilE4   The FDA and Cranberry Sweets and More are recalling 4 and 8 ounce packages of   Cranberry Sweets Mint Meltaways.   These candies contain undeclared peanuts.   Those with peanut allergies may develop serious and life-threatening allergic reactions should they consume these mint meltaways.   This product was sold in Oregon and Washington state.   If you bo...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/4vYW51xEifI   The FDA and Lidl US have recalled Favorina-branded 8.4 ounce Advent Calendars composed of premium chocolate with a creamy filling.   This holiday product is contaminated with salmonella .   This bacterium triggers serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in the very young, frail elders, and in those with weak immune systems.  ...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/ElrJ-Opqf0g   The FDA and Northern Food I/E Inc announce the recall of the 8.3-ounce packages of Lukai sweetened jujube.   This product contains undeclared sulfites.   Those with sensitivities to sulfites could develop a severe or life-threatening allergic reaction should they ingest this food.   If you bought this product, return it to the place of purchase for a ref...

Cordless Window Shade Battery Packs May Ignite Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Tt31uI5ezzg   The CPSC and the Ningbo Dooya Mechanic and Electronic company are recalling their Cordless Window Shades Battery Packs.   These battery packs may overheat leading to fires and burns.   About 56,000 of these units were sold in the US and about 1450 were sold in Canada at 3 Day Blinds, Budget Blinds, Blinds to G...

Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/r8K1sUIX_vQ   The CPSC and the 3M Company are recalling Scotch TL1302 Thermal Laminators.   These units may overheat creating fire and burn hazards.   About 516,500 of these units were sold at Walmart, Staples, Costco and other stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com, Amazon.com and Staples.com.   Stop using these laminators and go to the scotchbrand.com online site...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/YDw9P29TcGg   The CPSC and Ortal USA are recalling Ortal Traditional 90 and Traditional 110 Gas Fireplaces.   Improper installation of these fireplaces less to dangerous heat accumulation, fires, and burns.   About 400 of these furnaces were sold nationwide.   Stop using these fireplaces and contact Ortal at 1-800-238-7000 to determine if your unit requires a retrofit...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/67UGHKsukAI   The CPSC and the Life Is Good company are recalling Life Is Good branded Darkest Blue Fleece Women’s Sweatshirts and Men’s Shorts.   These garments fail to meet federal flammability standards for clothing textiles and create burn hazards for wearers.   About 750 of these garments were sold online at lifeisgood.com and at independent clothing stores natio...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/iOVqB2XL6VU   Glycosaminoglycans are sugars that undergo unique structural changes when normal cells become malignant.   Swedish researchers now report the results of their multisite, international study that successfully detected all 14 different types of cancer that were under investigation.   Comparing the detection of altered glycosaminoglycans with neoplasm DNA f...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/5T2aHV2jLqQ   Loss of bone calcium and structural integrity is a scourge of aging that particularly affects women.   The common treatment stops bone dissolution with bisphosphonate drugs like Fosamax or Actonel.   The more direct approach is the stimulation of bone formation which usually requires repeated injections of parathyroid hormone.   Now endocrinologists at H...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/50X2_G70_VM   You’re well aware that your palms get sweaty when you’re under duress, and palm moisture is a time-tested indicator of stress.   Problem is that measurement of that stress level conventionally requires lots of electronic equipment.   Bioengineers at the University of Texas Austin have developed a nearly invisible graphene etattoo that can be applied to t...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/eXkn5EkmNbE   Australian and Iraqi engineers have developed an artificial intelligence-based system that permits contactless measurement of systolic and diastolic blood pressures using video cameras.   The technique captures video data from two forehead regions over a 10 second interval and uses artificial intelligence algorithms to extract estimates of the subject’s...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/odP-sDjsFqk   With CoVid infections raging, the percentage of Americans who have received a complete series of CoVid vaccinations as well as the updated bivalent Omicron booster is nothing short of disgracefully low.   CoVid cases are up 55% in New York City, 127% in LA, 139% in Atlanta, 59% in DC, 54% in Miami, 92% in Houston, 73% in Chicago, and 121% in Los Vegas.  ...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/RiomZ2exPlU   Consuming a so-called green Mediterranean diet enriched with plant-based polyphenols and reduced red and processed meats more than triples the loss of intra-abdominal, visceral adipose tissue compared with merely following health dietary guidelines.   The green Med diet doubles the belly fat loss compared with a standard Mediterranean diet.   These findi...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/1EuZS-tjrBc   Ninety-seven percent of US children 2 and under have not received any CoVid vaccination protection, and 95% of those ages 2 to 5 years haven’t as well.   These are the latest CDC estimates as CoVid hospitalization rates are rapidly rising for American infants and toddlers.   The good news is that better protection is now available for all children 6 mont...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/eeZK_NIjhL8   The spike protein that CoVid uses to fuse with and infect human cells appears to be toxic to at least one deadly form of human cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.   Investigators at Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center tested purified CoVid spike protein against cell cultures of human non-small cell lung cancer, NSCLC, and mouse lung cancers induced...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/uzYHTPg9dQw   Fifteen minutes of structured yoga added to a half-hour aerobic exercise program more effectively tones your cardiovascular system than 15 minutes of stretching added to vigorous exercise.   Researchers at the Quebec Heart and Lung Institute demonstrated this phenomenon   in 60 individuals with high blood pressure over a 3 month period.   Those with yoga...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/kynRXV62Dpk   A large US government study now reports that 41.6% of American adults have had actual CoVid infections.   The CDC reviewed medical information from 1574 persons 18 years and older that was gathered from August 2021 through May 2022.   The data included CoVid antibody data as well as surveys of patient symptoms.   A whopping 91.5% of study subjects had Co...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/QzwAX9IfgHY   The FDA and Rocky Mountain Pies, LLC are recalling Red Button Vintage Creamery French Silk Pies.   These pies contain undeclared almonds.   Those with almond or tree nut allergies could develop serious and life-threatening allergic reactions should they consume these pies.   The pies were sold at retail locations in Arizona, Utah, Oregon, Washington, Mon...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/6v3tmgEW_j0   The CPSC and the eWheels company have recalled Begode and Gotway Unicycles, models MSP (also known as MSuper Pro), Nikola+, and RS.   The lithium-ion batteries in these unicycles may ignite and create fire and burn hazards.   About 500 of these unicycles were sold at ewheels.com.   Immediately stop using these recalled unicycles and contact eWheels by em...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/zz6_OLnM-eE   The CPSC and Cuisinart are recalling Cuisinart Compact Blender & Juice Extractor Combos Model CBJ-45.   The blender blade assembly may loosen and detach from the base leading to laceration hazards.   About 66,000 of these appliances were sold in the US and about 1500 were sold in Canada.   Stop using the blender portion of this appliance and contact Cuis...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/NRWJkgSz66k   The CPSC and JBR Solutions have recalled Aduro Surge Wall Charging Tower w/ 12 Outlets and Dual USB Ports in white and black.   The surge protectors on these units are incorrectly polarized and have poorly soldered connections that create shock, electrocution, fire, and burn hazards.   About 51,750 of these charging towers were sold online at walmart.com...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/h926kGb5XQ4   The CPSC and Target are recalling Cloud Island 4-Piece Plush Toy Sets.   The tires on these toy vehicles tend to detach creating a choking hazard for young children.   About 23,400 of these sets were sold at Target and online at target.com.   Immediately take these toys away from your children and return the toys to any Target store for a full refund.  ...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/CdCpY04fG7w   The CPSC and Summit Treestands LLC are recalling Viper Level PRO SD Treestands.   This product’s tree cable may detach from the cable assembly allowing the unit to detach from the tree leading to falls and possibly deadly injuries to the user and bystanders. About 2555 treestands were sold at sporting goods stores nationwide and online at summitstands.co...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/iRJC1EGdZzU   The CPSC and Polaris Industries are recalling Model Years 2021-2022 RZR Pro XP 4 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles.   The connection between the fuel tank and fuel pump tends to leak and its proximity to hot surfaces creates fire, explosion, and burn hazards.   About 600 of these vehicles were sold in the US and about 7 were sold in Canada.   Immediately st...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/q9LgUh90NhM   The CPSC and HABA USA now recall Discovery Cubes Animal Hide and Seek Activity Toys.   This toy house may accidentally split open allowing infants and toddlers access to the very small toy fox, hedgehog, and mouse within, resulting in possible choking and foreign body ingestion.   About 800 of these toys were sold at toy stores nationwide and online at H...