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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

New Weight Loss Drug Mimics More Gut Hormones

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/21

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMYbs7tJz7Q/A new so-called “tetra-functional” diet compound has added power and its effects match the weight loss result of bariatric surgery. Chemists at Boston’s Tufts University have engineered a next-generation compound that mimics the action of four different gut hormones involved in appetite control, metabolism, and energy use. They are GLP-1, GIP, glucagon, and the uncommonly mimicked PYY.This novel chimeric peptide could deliver up to 30% body weight

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00:01:41

Sweets Propel Preteens Into Earlier Puberty

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/21

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMYbAAEvCa2/The trend in the US and elsewhere around the globe is for children to enter puberty at earlier ages. Researchers are searching for an explanation, and the sweet and sweetened foods that preteens consume may hold at least a partial answer. It turns out that, for boys, the artificial sweetener sucralose, found in Splenda and many foods and drinks, increases the risk of so-called precocious puberty. For girls, glycyrrhizin, found in licorice, herbal

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00:01:46

Women Allergic To Men

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/21

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMYaR0etDWt/Up to 12% of women are allergic to male fluids released during intimacy leading not only to painful and embarrassing rashes and itching but more often to systemic symptoms. A meta-analysis by OB-GYN investigators at Brooklyn’s University Hospital at Downstate analysed 53 studies with women aged 18 to 45 and an average age of 29.A full 60% of the women reported generalized systemic symptoms including widespread itch and rashes, cough, shortness of

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00:01:30

At Home Light Therapy Vanishes Acne

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/21

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMYZfCgvjNU/The use of LED lights significantly improved acne with a nearly 50% reduction of unsightly skin lesions. Dermatology researchers from Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital report this result following their meta-analysis of 6 studies covering 216 participants with ages ranging from 12 to 50 years.Compared with controls, those using LED lights for one to three months enjoyed a 45% reduction of inflammatory lesions, a 48% drop in non-inflammatory

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00:01:56

Healthy Plant-based Eating Reduces Health Disease Risk

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/21

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMYYGQHJoa9/Those consistently eating healthy plant-based foods were half as likely to fall victim to cardiac disease as those on a typical western diet. Johns Hopkins epidemiologists reviewed data from 7,708 respondents, mean age 45 years, replying to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The participants were divided into 4 groups according to their reported consumption of health plant-based foods, and their susceptibility to cardiac disease

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00:01:36

The Tobacco Smoking Cessation Drug Chantix Helps Your...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/21

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMYXNKuvaTI/Adolescent vapers taking the drug varenicline, branded as Chantix, were 8 times more likely to abandon the practice compared with those receiving behavioral counseling and a quit-vaping text program. This the finding from a study by Harvard’s Mass General Hospital psychiatrists studying addiction in young adults.Their trial included 261 adolescents 16 to 25 receiving either the test drug, a placebo drug, or conventional counseling over a 3 month

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00:01:14

RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches Are Mislabeled...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/14

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DME-WujN8qd/Certain individually wrapped packs inside recalled cartons of peanut butter crackers are mislabeled as the Cheese variety even though they contain peanut butter. The outer cartons are correctly labeled, but these individual packets pose a risk to individuals with a peanut allergy.Affected are the 8-count, 20-count, and 40-count cartons of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, as well as the 20-count RITZ Filled Cracker Sandwich Variety Pack with

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00:00:56

Frederik’s Dark Chocolate Almonds Have Undeclared...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/14

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DME9wFQsmtn/This recall affects 12-ounce pouches with sell-by dates of May 7, 2026 and May 28, 2026, as well as 8-count boxes of 1.5-ounce packs with a sell-by date of May 5, 2026.These recalled almonds were sold by Meijer stores in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin.Stop consuming these recalled almonds and return them to the customer service desk at any Meijer store for a full refund. For questions, contact Meijer’s customer service at

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00:01:17

Weaver Nut Company’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/14

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DME9NBepah6/Affected are item 47518, Nonpareil Semi-Sweet Chocolate with Christmas Seeds, and item D2645, Nonpareils Semi-Sweet Chocolate with White Seeds. Milk contaminated dark chocolate candies from this company are also sold by Wegman’s, Southeastern Grocers, and JLM, and I have separate reports on these recall.These Weaver Nut chocolate nonpareils were distributed throughout the United States and sold in a variety of retail and grocery store

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00:01:19

Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup Has Bacterial...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/14

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DME8nivtphT/This cough syrup has Bacillus cereus contamination. This bug can cause nausea, vomiting, cramps, or diarrhea, and, in rare cases with exposure to high levels, it can be life-threatening. Affected lot numbers are 0039, 0545, 0640, 0450, and 1198, with expiration dates ranging from November 2025 to December 2026.About five lots of this cough syrup were sold nationwide between December 14, 2022 and June 4, 2025.Immediately stop giving this recalled

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00:00:59

JLM branded Dark Chocolate Nonpareils Also Have...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/14

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DME8GC9uLs8/Affected are lot numbers are 28202501A, 29202501A, 23202504A, 14202505A, 15202505A, and 03202506A.This recalled candy was sold nationwide in retail stores.Return this candy to the place of purchase for a full refund. For questions, contact Lipari Foods at 1-586-447-3500, extension 9720.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lipari-foods-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-dark-chocolate-nonpareils#jlm #darkchocolate

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00:01:11

Southeastern Grocers Dark Chocolate Nonpareils Have...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/14

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DME7iUMtUT3/Those who are allergic or severely sensitive to milk risk serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product. The recall involves lot numbers 242645, 238466, 235643, 237319, 241581, and 239202.These candies were sold in retail stores in the Florida cities of Miami, Baldwin, and Plant City as well as in Hammond, Louisiana. Return these dark chocolate nonpareils to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information ,

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00:01:28

Face Rock Creamery Cheddar Curds Have Listeria...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/14

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DME698SuAGe/Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds, sold in 6-ounce sealed plastic cups, due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Affected are Face Rock Creamery Cheddar Curds, lots 20250519VS01 and 20250519VS02, with a Use By date of August 29, 2025. Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.These cheese curds were sold exclusively

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00:01:28

Kilwins Mocha Truffles Have Undeclared Pecans.

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/14

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DME6cFnti5Z/These truffles create a serious risk of life-threatening allergic reactions to people with pecan allergies. The recall includes Family Assortments with the following product numbers found below the barcode: 4564, 4565, 4566, and 4567; and Truffles 4574, 43109, 43110, and 44121.These candies were sold at nine Kilwins retail stores located in Orange Beach, Alabama; Coral Springs, Florida; Vero Beach, Florida; Winter Park, Florida; Thomasville,

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00:01:32

Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils Contain Milk

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/14

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DME580hpQPY/This undeclared milk allergen poses a serious risk of life-threatening allergic reactions to individuals with milk allergies or severe sensitivities. The recall involves specific lot codes: 55021 with a best-by date of December 28, 2025; 55031 best-by December 29, 2025; 55491 best-by February 13, 2026; 55501 best-by February 14, 2026; 56061 best-by April 11, 2026; and 56071 best-by April 12, 2026..This candy was sold at Wegmans stores in Delaware,

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00:01:10

YaFiti 12-Drawer White Dressers Tip Over, Entrap, and...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/14

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DME5ZB8ul86/These tall dressers are unstable if not anchored to a wall. They create risks of serious injury or death for children. Affected is model number HI1381_02.About 6,000 dressers were sold exclusively online through Amazon from September 2023 through March 2025.Immediately unload and stop using the dressers until they are securely anchored/. For safety’s sake, move them to an area inaccessible to children. To receive a full refund, contact YaFiti

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00:01:25

AstroAI Minifridges Overheat

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/14

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DME454-pBKD/AstroAI 4-Liter/6-Can Minifridges have electrical switches that short circuit leading to fires and burns. The affected units are model number LY0204A with serial numbers starting with 19, 20, 21, 2201, 2202, or 2203.About 249,100 of these fridges were sold nationwide through Amazon.com and AstroAI.com from June 2019 through June 2022.Turn off these minifridges immediately. Contact AstroAI for a free replacement by writing the word “Recalled” on the

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00:01:27

Polaris Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Light Up

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/14

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DME4SsMtIjr/Polaris Model Year 2023–2024 Ranger XP Kinetic and Model Year 2025 Pro XD Kinetic Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles have cracked filters that permit water to leak into the high-voltage charging components with short circuits, fires, and burns. Also affected are specific charger service parts and kits, with part numbers 2417296, 2417297, 2889704, and 2889486.About 4,900 vehicles and 185 accessory kits were sold in the US and about 330 additional units

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00:01:08

Crayan Mattresses Easily Ignite

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/14

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DME3wYRxTYW/These mattresses fail to meet federal flammability standards for open flame resistance creating risks of fires burns, and possible death. The recall includes 10-inch and 12-inch mattresses sold in Twin, Full, Queen, and King sizes.About 100,000 units were sold exclusively online at Amazon.com between July 2022 and June 2024.Stop sleeping on these mattresses and contact Crayan at 1-779-605-4458 or via the email crayan_service@hotmail.com for a full

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00:01:03

TADAKAZU Baby Loungers Could Suffocate Your Baby

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/14

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DME3FNEvhWn/These loungers, marketed as “baby nests,” violate federal safety standards for infant sleep products due to insufficient side heights, overly thick sleeping pads, and openings that entrap. All in all, they create a dangerous environment that leads to falls, suffocation, strangulation, and possible death.About 7,600 loungers were sold exclusively on Amazon between September 2024 and May 2025.Immediately stop putting your babies in these recalled

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