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Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Howard G. Smith MD, AM

Howard G. Smith MD, AM has been reporting health and wellness news for more than 35 years on radio and via podcasts. Harvard Medical School, MD; Harvard University, AM, Immunology; former Medical Editor, WBZ-AM, Boston. Website: http://www.drhowardsmith.com Email: drhowardsmith.reports@gmail.com

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00:01:10

EnHomee 13-Drawer Dressers Can Entrap and Kill Your...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/09/22

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DO5PXnljh7D/ When loaded, these top-heavy dresser tip over if not anchored to the wall. They fall over and seriously injure children and pets. About 11,200 dressers were sold by Amazon, Walmart, Wayfair, Shein, TikTok, Shopify, and Temu between September 2023 and March 2025.Stop loading and using these dressers if they are not wall-anchored. Move them where children cannot reach them. To receive a refund, contact EnHomee at 1-833-668-8899 or by email at

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00:01:30

Another Group of Anker Power Banks Are Fire Hazards

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/09/22

https://www.instagram.com/p/DO5OSVUD_iI/Their lithium-ion batteries tend to overheat. This recall affects model numbers A1647, A1652, A1257, A1681, and A1689.About 481,000 of these batteries were sold at Best Buy, Target, and other stores, as well as online at Amazon, AliExpress, eBay, Walmart, and TikTok between August 2023 and June 2025.Stop charging and using these recalled power banks. For a refund, visit Anker’s recall page at anker.com to verify your product serial number and register. If your

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00:02:22

Kissing Bugs Could Kiss Off Your Life

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/09/18

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOwhvJ2CTKL/The kissing bug is the popular name for the triatomine bug, a blood sucking insect that tends to attach to the faces of sleeping victims. This insect carries the parasite Trypanososma cruzi which causes Chagas’ disease. Normally found predominately in Central and South American as well as Mexico, now this bug and its potentially deadly baggage is spreading across the United States. As of this date, cases of Chagas’ disease have occurred in 8

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00:01:31

Future Treatment For Autism Spectrum Disorders

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/09/18

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOwgkXgDFge/Stanford neuroscientists have tagged the reticular thalamic nucleus (RT) as a likely trigger for characteristic autistic behaviors in mammals. This neuronal plexus carries signals from the thalmus, the brain’s sensory relay station, to the cerebral cortex, the center for conscious thought, sensory, and motor activity. Using autistic mice, the Cntnap2 knockout line, they observed heightened neural firing and seizure-like electrical activity in the

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00:01:36

Vibrating Human Eggs For IVF

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/09/18

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOwf2u9FNvx/When a woman’s eggs are harvested from her ovaries in preparation for in-vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), they are covered by so-called cumulus cells. These cells must be removed after IVF and before ICSI in order to obtain viable fertilized eggs for implantation. The traditional method for cumulus removal, CR, involves vortexing using manual pipetting. This process often damages some of the eggs, the

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00:01:40

Allergy Nasal Spray Kills Cold and CoVid Viruses

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/09/18

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOwe9yfDnI2/Azelastine nasal spray, marketed as Astepro but also available as a generic, can reduce your chances of developing a CoVid infection by a factor of 3 and cut your chances of developing a common cold by a factor of 3.5. German researchers at Saarland University recently published their double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 450 participants in the JAMA Internal Medicine Journal.Half the subjects received azelastine 0.1% nasal spray three times a

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00:01:45

How Long Is Your RSV Immunization Protective?

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/09/18

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOweKVlCSKY/A single RSV vaccination is protective for vulnerable adults through 2 consecutive RSV seasons. This the conclusion of a multicenter, collaborative study headed by investigators at Vanderbilt University. They studied 6958 persons 60 years or older hospitalized with respiratory illness in 20 states from 2023 into 2025.The vaccine effectiveness for preventing a hospitalization with Respiratory Syncytial Virus was 69% during the first year following

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00:01:58

Acupuncture Helps Low Back Pain

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/09/18

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOwdSuilDQG/Acupuncture therapy can effectively reduce disability for those with low back pain. That’s the result of a Kaiser Permanente randomized, study of 789 older adults in 3 healthcare systems across the US and recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association’s Network publication.Two experimental groups received acupuncture: the SA group, standard acupuncture group, received 8-15 acupuncture sessions plus usual medical therapy

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00:01:26

Good Playlist Curbs Motion Sickness

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/09/18

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOwcerADAD3/If you’re a victim of motion sickness, listening to soft and joyful music will tamp down your nausea and discomfort. This the result of Chinese study just published in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.The researchers studied the reactions of 30 subjects in a simulated driving environment noting their subjective reactions and collecting neurophysiologic data. After tabulation, the numbers revealed which tunes suppressed motion sickness.

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00:03:58

Acetaminophen, Tylenol, Is Safe During Pregnancy

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/09/18

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOwbtF0jPOI/Pregnancy is a blessed event, but it is accompanied by discomfort and, at times, outright pain. The golden rule during these 9 months is to avoid all but absolutely necessary medications. Over the years, the pain and fever medication of choice has been acetaminophen, better known as the brand Tylenol.Now, some government officials are warning that acetaminophen during pregnancy might be linked to the later development of neurodevelopmental disorders

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00:02:20

Moderna Has TWO CoVid Vaccines For 2025-2026

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/09/18

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOwaN4mDH8S/The new Moderna mRNA CoVid vaccine is named mNEXSPIKE; their original CoVid vaccine was named SPIKEVAX. This second generation mRNA CoVid vaccine yields a stronger and longer-lasting antibody response to the virus. By targeting specific viral spike proteins rather than all proteins contained in the spike itself, the robust antibody response lasts 6 months or longer rather than the usual 4 to 5 month duration.Due to its novelty, mNEXSPIKE has been

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00:07:07

2025-6 CoVid Vaccinations

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/09/18

Now with the weather cooling, it’s time to buttress your protection against CoVid. This year, for the first time in the 55 years that I have been practicing medicine, the most reliable recommendations are coming from our nation’s family practice, pediatric, internal medicine, obstetric-gynecological, and infectious disease professional societies rather from the CDC and the FDA.These groups have launched unprecedented publicity campaigns to ensure that you and your medical providers have the best

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00:01:14

Blue Bell Moo-llennium Crunch Ice Cream Contains...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/09/08

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOWvYdKgCLb/This recall involves half-gallon cartons of crunch ice cream mistakenly packaged in Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough containers that fail to mention these ingredients. Consuming these products could pose a serious or life-threatening risk for those with nut allergies. Affected is lot number 061027524.These recalled half-gallons were sold in Alabama, Arkansas, the Florida Panhandle, Northwest Georgia, Southern Indiana, Southern Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky,

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00:01:45

Viva Raw Pet Foods Have Dual Salmonella and Listeria...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/09/08

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOWuZwZDQak/Salmonella and listeria trigger serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems. Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths. The affected products are Viva Ground Beef for Dogs and Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies, Lot 21495, and Viva Ground Chicken for Dogs, Viva Chunked Chicken for Dogs, Viva Chicken for Cats, and Viva Pure Chicken, Lot

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00:01:02

Country Eggs Large Brown Cage Free “Sunshine Yolks”...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/09/08

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOWrYICj10W/Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems. Affected eggs sold are under the brand names Country Eggs, Nijiya, Golden Yolk, Nagatoshi Produce, and Misuho with sell-by dates from July 1, 2025 through September 18, 2025.These contaminated eggs have been sold in California and Nevada.Return these eggs to the place of purchase for a

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00:01:23

Many Green Lumber Dietary Supplements Are Counterfeits

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/09/08

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOWqeFIDP_z/Counterfeit versions contain tadalafil, an undeclared prescription drug, branded as Cialis. This drug is a powerful phosphodiesterase inhibitor that poses serious health risks including life-threatening drops in blood pressure if taken by those also using nitrate medications such as nitroglycerin. The genuine, authentic versions of this supplement bear the lot number LOTGLU13101b1EXP0926.All these counterfeit products were sold in the US.If you

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00:00:50

Ice Cream Factory Vanilla G.Nutt Ice Cream Contains...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/09/08

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOWpRMHDM-A/Consuming this ice cream can trigger a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction for people with tree nut allergies. Affected is ice cream with an expiration date of March 2027.This ice cream has been sold in New York State at Golden Krust retail stores in Mount Vernon and White Plains, and at Farm Country Supermarket in Queens.Return this ice cream to the place of purchase for a full refund or exchanged it for another flavor. For more

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00:01:12

Endico Frozen Peas and Carrots and Frozen Mixed...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/09/08

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOWoZkMkTzL/This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. In healthy individuals, it may cause high fever, severe headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, and it can also result in miscarriages or stillbirths among pregnant women. Affected are Peas and Carrot lot 110625 and Mixed Veggies lot 170625.These frozen vegetables were sold in New York, New Jersey,

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00:01:26

Party Favors Lite-Up Torches and Mini Laser Pointers...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/09/08

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOWnSwaD-9r/These products contain easily accessible button cell batteries that, if swallowed by babies and young children, cause internal chemical burns, serious injuries, or death. Affected are models PF-1082, PF-1227, PF-1153, and PF-1084.About 10,100 of these products were sold in the US at All Star Toys in Brooklyn, New York; Home Bargain and One Dollar Only in San Francisco, California; Dollar Mart in Houston, Texas; and Almacenes Colon in Carolina, Puerto

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00:01:32

Air Vent Electric Motors For Attic Fans Short-Circuit

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/09/08

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOWmdz0jZrc/These motors have a defective safety cutoff switch allows overheating and electrical fires. Affected are gable- and roof-mounted model numbers DOW-136-0-34-XIN, DOW-136-0-26-XIN, DOW-136-0-40-XIN, DOW-136-0-40-XIN-3/4”, and D-RE-PSC-127/20-4P1SP.About 2.9 million units were sold in the US at retailers and wholesalers including ABC Supply, Lowe’s, and Beacon both in-store and online from August 2003 through December 2013.Immediately stop running these

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