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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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00:01:36

Scents of Fertile Women Attract and Relax Men

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/08/17

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNd97UEOGKy/Ovulating women produce three organic chemicals that, when vaporized, are pleasing to men and trigger their more favorable opinion of the women emanating them. This intriguing study from the University of Tokyo’s Department of Applied Biological Chemistry and its International Research Center for Neurointelligence. During the study, 84 scent samples, collected from women during various phases of their menstrual cycles, were presented to 21 men

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00:01:14

Dental Floss Vaccinations

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/08/17

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNd8-nmPeM1/More hope for the needle-phobic comes researchers at North Carolina State University. Lacing ordinary dental floss with vaccine permits vaccine delivery to the thin, permeable gum tissue between teeth and gums known as the junctional epithelium.Testing this dental floss vaccination technique in mice, it produced stronger respiratory lining immunity than traditional oral vaccines and comparable immunity to nasal vaccines. The floss vaxing worked

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00:01:33

Wiping Out Ovarian Cancer Protective Cells

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/08/17

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNd8M5osKnr/Ovarian cancer cells tend to be resistant to the best cancer therapies including chemo-, radiation-, and immuno. University of Chicago OB-GYN oncologists, collaborating with the National Cancer Institute’s Experimental Therapeutics researchers, now look to a novel approach that seeks to disarm the so-called Cancer Associated Fibroblasts, CAFs, that provide protective cover for the cancer cells themselves.A tumor-induced enzyme NNMT is necessary for

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00:01:31

Increasing Brain Lithium Halts and Reverses Alzheimer’s

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/08/17

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNd6_L_NINg/Harvard Medical School research geneticists have discovered that a new lithium compound can effectively treat Alzheimer’s dementia. Lithium within the brain normally protects and stabilizes brain cells. When this vital element is trapped by amyloid plaques, neurons degenerate leading to devastating cognitive decline.Using a preclinical mouse model, the researchers found that a lithium deficiency accelerates Alzheimer’s-type neuronal degeneration.

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00:01:43

Gene Editing Allows Pancreatic Islet Cell...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/08/17

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNd6KltPeD_/Transplantation immuno-geneticists at Sweden’s Uppsala University Hospital have successfully used gene editing to modify human pancreatic islet cells such that these transplants are more histocompatible, survive longer, and function better. Their single patient case report appeared in a recent issues of the New England Journal of Medicine.The recipient is a 42-year-old male juvenile-onset insulin-dependent diabetic. The researchers utilized

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00:01:19

Magnetic NanoBots Relieve Nagging Tooth Sensitivity

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/08/17

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNd5NZfu7xU/Indian nano-bioengineers have developed 400 nanometer calcium-silicate plugs that can be magnetically guided into the microscopic channels within teeth. These tiny channels, named dentinal tubules, lead to sensitive nerve endings and are exposed due to enamel erosion and.or guys recession. Once that happens, cool or warm liquids or food can reach these nerves and trigger intense dental pain.The nanobot plugs delicately seal these tubules stop these

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00:01:22

Wegman’s Camembert Soft Ripened Cheese Products Have...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/08/16

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNbo_jXPFcF/Listeria infection can cause serious or fatal illness, particularly in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems, and can cause miscarriages or stillbirths in pregnant women. Affected is: product with best by dates of July 26, 2025, August 12, 2025, and August 19, 2025; Wegmans Assorted Cheese Flight; Wegmans Grilling Camembert with Tapenade & Roasted Tomatoes; and Wegmans Caramel Apple Pecan Topped Brie

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00:01:40

Dollar General Clover Valley Instant Coffee Contains...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/08/16

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNboYt8M4rE/Glass foreign bodies may cause dental injuries, mouth and throat lining lacerations, and/or intestinal perforations. The affected lots are L-5163 and L-5164 with a best by date of December 13, 2026, and L-5165 with a best by date of December 14, 2026.The recalled coffee was sold in Dollar General retail stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas,

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00:01:08

Hans Kissle Red Potato Bliss Salad Contains Pasta and...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/08/16

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNbnzIZPgo0/This is yet another mislabeling incident. Containers sold with a Red Bliss Potato Salad top label actually contain Tricolor Twist Pasta Salad which does contain wheat. This labeling error poses a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for individuals with a wheat allergy, a gluten sensitivity, or celiac disease. Affected packages have a Use By date of 8/20/25.About 66 of these mislabeled packages were sold at Stop and Shop retail

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00:01:13

Friendly’s Vanilla Bean/Cookies & Cream Ice Cream...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/08/16

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNbnKAkNR4X/This recalled product was mistakenly packaged in Friendly’s Vanilla Bean Ice Cream cartons with a Cookies & Cream lid. Those with soy or wheat allergies, gluten sensitivities or celiac disease could experience a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they eat this ice cream. Affected are those packages with a best by 11/26/25.About 324 cartons of this mistakenly labeled ice cream were distributed through a single UNFI distribution

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00:01:19

DermaKleen, DermaSarra, KleenFoam, and PeriGiene...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/08/16

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNbmdYeNGc3/This bacterium can cause serious and potentially life-threatening infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. The affected products include over-the-counter antiseptic lotion soaps, external analgesics, antimicrobial foam soaps, and antiseptic cleansers. The affected lots are listed in the FDA’s recall announcement at https://miniurl.com/DermariteAlertThe recalled products were sold nationwide in the United States and in Puerto

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00:01:19

Neuhaus Belgian Chocolate Moments Smurfs Popping Milk...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/08/16

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNblkoGPCUB/Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat or who have a gluten allergy or celiac disease risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. Affected are batch numbers 80108690 and 80108763, best before January 13, 2026.Only 150 of these mislabeled packages were sold at Neuhaus stores in New York, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. and through the Neuhaus online store between July 21, 2025,

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00:01:15

Pet Zone Laser Pointer & LED Ball Pet Toys Have...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/08/16

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNbk9L_pd-P/The LED-illuminated plastic sphere can break on impact providing children access to these button cell batteries. If ingested, these batteries pose a risk of serious injury or death as they create gastrointestinal burns, erosions, and perforations. Affected is item number 15712EAM.About 15,400 of these pet toy sets were sold exclusively at Menards stores nationwide and online between September 2024 and March 2025.Immediately stop using these recalled

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00:01:24

Fieldsheer Apparel Technologies Heated Socks Will...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/08/16

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNbkKFuNp3i/These socks are abrasive and cause pain, burns, and blisters during high-intensity activities that involve heat, friction, moisture, and pressure. Affected are models MWMS07, MWWS07, and MWMS05.About 45,000 pairs of these socks were sold in the US and Canada by Scheels All Sports, Fred Meyer, Home Depot, Meijer, Bomgaars Supply, Buchheits, Running Supply, Fleet Farm Wholesale Supply, and online at Amazon.com from August 2021 through June 2025.Stop

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00:00:55

Séfralls Minoxidil Hair Generation Serum Has...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/08/16

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNbjffYPrgI/This hair serum contains the drug minoxidil that, if ingested by a child, would lead to severe poisoning or even death.About 21,300 bottles of this product were sold in the US through Amazon between June 2024 and June 2025.Immediately secure any of these recalled bottles and keep them out of sight and reach of children. To receive a replacement, pour the bottle’s contents into the trash, take a photo of the empty bottle in the trash, and email it to

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00:01:42

Cans of CELSIUS ASTRO VIBE Energy Drink Contain Vodka

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/08/04

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8RnY1vckZ/High Noon is recalling its Beach Variety Pack 12-packs of vodka seltzer due to a packaging error that resulted in some cans being mislabeled as CELSIUS ASTRO VIBE Energy Drink, Sparkling Blue Razz Edition. The mislabeled cans contain vodka seltzer instead of energy drink and lead to unintentional alcohol consumption. Affected are Beach Variety lot codes are L CCC 17JL25 14:00 to L CCC 17JL25 23:59 and L CCC 18JL25 00:00 to L CCC 18JL25 03:00 and

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00:01:42

Member’s Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack Has...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/08/04

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8QkpEsnPN/Listeria causes serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. It can also lead to miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women. Affected are lot numbers 25175 through 25206, with use-by dates ranging from June 24, 2027, to July 25, 2027.These tainted fruit packs were sold at Sam’s Club locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida,

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00:01:13

KidKraft Farm to Table Model Play Kitchens Can...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/08/04

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8Pk7wMk7B/If your children climb on the toy’s counter or crawl through the opening at the back of the play kitchen, their clothing can become caught on the metal or plastic accessory hooks leading to strangulation or death. That happened to a 23-month-old child in Oregon who died in 2023 after getting caught on one of these hooks.About 192,000 play kitchens were sold in the US and 12 sold were sold in Canada at KidKraft.com, Amazon.com, and Walmart.com from

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00:01:21

RIDGID 18Volt Brushless 21-Degree Framing Nailers and...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/08/04

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8Ox4SxbWM/The dual action safety engagement system malfunctions causing the tool to discharge a nail with just the trigger pull rather than a trigger pull and a nose-piece engagement. This nailer can inflict serious injuries.About 64,000 nailers were sold in the US and 6,575 were sold in Canada at Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores as well as online at homedepot.com and directtoolsoutlet.com from July 2021 through May 2025.Stop using these

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00:01:04

IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL Garlic Presses Spew Metal Fragments

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/08/04

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8NUWqvqAk/Small metal fragments detach from these presses leading to lacerations and/or ingestion.About 43,830 garlic presses were sold in the US and 10,700 were sold in Canada at IKEA stores and online at IKEA.com from March 2024 through May 2025.Stop using these recalled garlic presses and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. If a store return is not possible, contact IKEA at 1-888-966-4532 or visit the recall page at www.ikea.com/us/en for

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