Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHDz1lkRXs9/ The vaccine against the human papilloma virus, Gardasil, was first recommended for teens and those younger than 45 in 2006.  Since then, this vaccine has been instrumental in cutting the incidence of cervical pre-cancerous lesions by 80% according to a just-published CDC analysis.    Since the vaccine’s introduction, vaccination rates have stea...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DHDzLeQstGx/ Nothing worse than a cold sore, a fever blister, blossoming on your lip the day of your big event. Nearly all of us become infected with the herpes virus early in life during almost unnoticeable infections, but what makes the virus bloom. Now University of Virginia microbiologists have identified the key to herpes simplex v...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHDygk-shuL/ Immunotherapy has been a resounding success for melanoma skin cancer and small cell lung cancer.  Not so for ovarian cancer.  Cancer immunologists at the University of Virginia have now discovered what underlies this failure. Their research discovered that flagellin protein from gut bacteria blocks the effectiveness of the checkpoint inhibitors...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DHDxzayvjCg/ Treating acute and chronic lung disease like influenza, CoVid, and emphysema is challenging since may therapeutic agents fail to reach the deep and peripheral portions of the lungs.   RNA innovators at the University of Pennsylvania report the development of new mRNA therapy that can do just that.  Housed in a lipid nanopar...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHDxDQMuX1-/ The different organs in our bodies age at different rates. When certain of our vital organs are older than our years would predict, the risk of serious illness escalates.  British and Finnish investigators studied blood samples from 6235 middle-aged adults and tracked their health over a 20 year arc. Accelerated aging in the heart, liver, and b...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DHDwCTEPLKc/ Neurologists at Canada’s University of Ottawa, alarmed at the discovery of microplastic and nanoplastic particles in brains of those suffering from dementia, now offer concrete suggestions about how all of us can reduce this threat.  They report that drinking filtered tap water rather than bottled water can reduce your micr...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHDvDa9ukWT/ Since the late 20th century its been all the rage.  The oil industry made it so cheap, it virtually replaced all other packaging material.  But now, we are paying the piper. A study just published in ScienceAdvances reports that microplastics, tiny microscopic plastic fragments, can and will block blood vessels in the brain. These plastic obstr...

  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DHCJIq8Rlq8/ The 12 new health reports  Plastic Packaging Attacks Both Ends of Your Body Reducing Your Microplastic Exposure Your Vital Organs May Age Faster Than You Treating Deep Lung Disease Improving Ovarian Cancer Immunotherapy Solving The Cold Sore Mystery Success: Vaccine Prevention of Cervical Cancer American Baby Food Is Junk Ice Cream...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DG_oiQZJ4pL/ Dr. Howard Smith here inviting you to join me this Monday, March 10th on my live webcast on TikTok and Facebook beginning at 2 pm EASTERN, 1 pm CENTRAL, 12 noon MOUNTAIN, and 11 am o the West coast..  I’ll be featuring 12 brand new health reports, health news your can use to change your life.  Besides that there’s the opppo...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DG3pK6lPzuj/ Confirmed testing detected Staphylococcus  contamination. Affected is lot number 024122661A1.This product was sold nationwide. Discontinue use of the Sinucleanse nasal wash system immediately. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.  Former info about this recall, please contact Ascent Consumer Products In...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG3oc5UpJFd/ This product contains undeclared tadalafil. This prescription medication is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor that can dangerously depress blood pressure particularly in those taking nitrate-containing medications such as nitroglycerin. This product is sold through Amazon and Walmart in every state. Immediately stop using this product and return it...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DG3ntr_vfnL/ These kits have undeclared fish and wheat allergens.  Those with an allergies to fish and wheat as well as celiac disease could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Affected is lot number 050011 with a Enjoy By date of 3/8/25. These salad kits were sold in Massachusetts,...

Contamination  Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG3m-EovZVD/ Lots #22660, #22653, #22641, #22639, #22672 and #22664 with a Best Buy date of 12/25 are possibly contaminated with Influenza H5N1, bird flu. If you fed your cat any of this product,  look for signs of bird flu such as fever, lethargy, low appetite, reddened or inflamed eyes, discharge from the eyes and nose, difficulty breathing...

Vidcast:   https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DG3l0muNGWz/ These garments violate federal flammability regulations for children’s sleepwear creating the risk of serious burn injuries and death. About 9,400 pj sets were sold exclusively at Nordstrom Rack in every state. Immediately stop allowing your kids to wear these garments. Destroy the garments by cutting them in half, take a...

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG3kFI9NpbY/ The electrical wires at the adjustable joints are easily damaged leading to electric shocks,, burns, or electrocution. About 2,760 of these sconces were sold in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, M...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DG3jL0ZMm2F/ The aerostem fork steerer tube on these bikes can crack and break creating loss  for steering, falls, and injuries to the rider and bystanders. About 1,400 of these bikes were sold in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ka...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG3iMqHvqDx/ These boilers release dangerous levels of CO caused by incomplete ignition or component damage creating risks of serious injury or death. Two fatalities have already been reported in connection with this issue. About 60,000 units were sold in California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, and Michig...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DG3hfQJJKaX/ These shades have long operating cords that can strangle and pose a risk of serious injury or death to children.  About 3,800 units were sold nationwide and especially in California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, and Michigan. Stop using these window shades, cut the control...

x Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DG3gey0s0NG/ The pjs fail to meet federal flammability regulations for children’s sleepwear creating a burn hazard. About 24,700 pjs were sold exclusively by Forever 21 in California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, and Michigan. An additional 80 units were sold in Canada. Stop permitting your children to wear...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DG3fx4zsGkG/ These emergency radios contain a defective fuse that causes the battery to drain unexpectedly with a loss of emergency transmission, injury, or death. About 1,067 units were sold nationwide and particularly in Colorado, Utah, California, Montana, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Alaska, and Vermont. Stop depending on these recalled transceivers...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DG3ekFlM4SL/ These baby loungers, sold exclusively on Wayfair.com, violate federal safety regulations for infant sleep products due to an overly thick sleeping pad that poses a suffocation risk. These loungers also create entrapment hazards as infants could fall out through an enclosed side opening. About 1,555 loungers were sold online to consumers across the...

Babyjoy High Chairs Could Suffocate Your Baby Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DG3dmyutjoQ/ These high chairs create a suffocation hazard as they allow an infant to sleep at an incline angle greater than 10 degrees. These high chairs also create an entrapment risk because the space between the seat and tray is large enough for a child to become trapped. About 4,400 units were sold in Californ...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGyGF_OPo0o/ Biochemists at UC-Riverside and the Michigan State University have developed a powerful light-triggered chemotherapy that could be a game changer for women with breast cancer.   The chemical group, cyanine-carborane salts—that precisely target cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. In pre-clinical studies using a mouse model, this photo chemot...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGyFce9OOpn/ GLP-1 receptor agonists—popular for treating diabetes and weight loss—may have additional benefits for the brain. Emerging research suggests these medications could help with addiction, depression, and even cognitive decline. Studies indicate that  GLP-1s may reduce cravings for opioids and alcohol by altering the brain’s reward system, with some...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGyEyKsusdW/ Many studies that look at the effect of diet on the human body depend on diaries that the participants fill out.  Now the University of Washington’s Institute from Systems Biology has developed the proverbial “better mousetrap.”   Their technique analyzes food-derived DNA in stool samples to determine exactly what a person has consumed.  The metho...