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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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00:00:57

Primark DTR Plush Bag Stitch and DTR Plush Bag Angel...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/29

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQGIlRsAJy/The zipper pull on the back of these plush bags can detach creating choking and ingestion risks for children.About 2,900 of these bags were sold in Primark stores in the northeast United States, Florida, Maryland, and Illinois, between March 2024 and October 2024.Stop using the recalled plush bags and keep them out of reach of children. Return the bags to any Primark store for a full refund in the form of the original payment. For more information,

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00:01:12

Nezmdi Baby Swings Can Suffocate

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/29

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQFdWJtvvS/These swings pose a risk of suffocation and potential death because they exceed the legal incline angle for infant sleep. They also fail to meet federal warning label requirements and include a remote control with a lithium button battery that creates an ingestion risk. Affected model number S0008.About 1,420 units were sold exclusively online through Amazon.com between September 2024 and February 2025.Stop putting your infants in these swings

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00:01:35

Macy’s Holiday Lane Infant Footed Pajamas Cut Off...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/29

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQEM0lNeCh/The elastics on the ankles of these pajamas are excessively tight and restrict blood circulation. Affected are style numbers 100189404, 100191005, 100189223, 100196695, and 100180930.About 16,300 units were sold exclusively at Macy’s stores nationwide, including Macy’s Backstage, and online at macys.com, between March 2024 and January 2025.Stop putting your infants in these recalled pajamas and keep them out of reach of children. Do not return the

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00:01:09

Smartphone Use While On Toilet Triggers Hemorrhoids

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/22

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ999nUxZtX/Catching up on social media, answering your emails, and tweaking your phone apps may increase your risk of developing hemorrhoids by some 46%. This the conclusion of a survey by Harvard gastroenterologists at Boston’s Beth Israel Hospital presented at Digestive Diseases Week 2025.The study polled 125 participants using a standard questionnaire covering gastrointestinal symptoms. Of the group, two-thirds used their phones while toileting and more

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00:02:06

Diabetes-Associated Blindness Is Due To Low Blood Sugar

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/22

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ99O5AtU8W/Loss of vision due to retinal degeneration is a devastating complication of diabetes. Now Johns Hopkins research ophthalmologists report in the journal Science Translational Medicine preclinical studies that demonstrate how low blood sugar episodes, known as hypoglycemia, that are experienced by diabetics trigger the development of the blinding retinal damage known as diabetic retinopathy.Studying diabetic mice, the investigators discovered that

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00:02:15

Your Baldness Treatment Might Kill Your Cat

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/22

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ98ltlM100/The poisoning of pets, particularly cats, by a common over-the-counter topical drug has surged nearly 1000% over the past decade. The drug is minoxidil, better known by its brand name Romaine. This medication is often applied as a foam or as a liquid by many men and some women in an effort to regrow hair on their balding scalps. It turns out that minoxidil is toxic to animals, particularly cats, since they lack the liver enzymes to properly

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00:01:47

Hairdressers Could Help Detect Skin Cancer Early

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/22

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ973rkpYqU/When your hairdresser carefully looks at your scalp while styling your locks, there is a good chance that a funky looking mole or growth they notice could turn out to be a skin cancer. So conclude researchers from from the UK’s University of Portsmouth in a study published in the journal Skin Health and Disease.They surveyed 37 hair stylists and barbers in the city of Portsmouth, England. Only 5% of the group had any formal training and only one in

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00:01:36

Growing New Insulin-Producing Pancreas Cells For...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/22

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ97JnMM5vF/Diabetics with type 1 disease, that is insulin-dependent, must receive insulin injections for the rest of their lives since their own pancreatic tissue fails to produce sufficient quantities of this vital hormone. Efforts to solve this problem include whole organ pancreas transplants and transplants of the insulin-producing beta pancreatic islet cells.One problem is a large enough supply of these beta islet cells. Enter endocrinologists and

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00:02:40

s In Your Nose Can Kill

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/22

Tap Water SprayVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ96O8gO8oN/Irrigating and cleansing your nasal linings with saline can resolve nasal congestion, help manage or even prevent nasal allergies, prevent nosebleeds, and hasten your resolution of the common cold. To reap these benefits, you must use the proper water. Making the all too common mistakes of using tap water and not properly cleansing the irrigation devices can lead to brain infections and death.Though tap water in most communities is

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00:01:35

Whooping Cough On The Rise

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/22

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ95dMcNFoP/Twice as many Americans have developed the whooping cough or pertussis this year as last year, and four have died. Half of them were little children. There are two reasons: ONE — vaccinations have fallen off due to misinformation and bad medical advice; and TWO — the latest vaccines provide protection for shorter periods of time.Keep in mind that whooping cough protection is provided by the so-called DTaP and Tdap vaccines that guard against

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00:01:39

A High Tech Urine Shut-off Valve

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/22

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ94uS2xc3A/Bladder control is about to go high tech. When a man loses his ability to control his urine flow, technically called incontinence, which is often a complication of prostate cancer surgery, a variety of strategies come into play. One of these is a mechanical valve has been used for years to help him prevent embarrassing accidents. Manufactured by the Boston Scientific Company and named the AMS 800, the device uses an implanted squeeze ball pump to

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00:01:35

A New HIV Vaccine Strategy

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/22

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ94Fy6NTak/The new vaccine goal: trigger a special type of antibody called broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) that capably target the lipid membrane surrounding the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. In so doing, they are able to bind to a hidden part of the virus called MPER, which stands for Membrane-Proximal External Region. This zone plays a critical role by permitting the virus to attach, fuse, and inject its genetic material into human

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00:01:59

Spray Away Your Migraines

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/22

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ9sa5bOFBx/The FDA has just approved a new nasal powder spray called Atzumi that delivers the drug dihydroergotamine, or DHE via a novel nasal spray technology developed by Satsuma Pharmaceuticals. It’s the first and only product to use SMART, which stands for. Simple MucoAdhesive Release Technology. The drug is delivered in a powder with a unique ability to adhere on tissue linings thereby enhancing absorption. The DHE causes cerebral blood vessels to

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00:01:01

Sacred Tattoo Ink Products Have Bacterial Contamination

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/17

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJw-DmORycV/These tattoo inks are contaminated with dangerous bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Affected are: Sacred Tattoo Ink, Raven Black - Lot#: RB0624, Best Before: June 28, 2027; Sacred Tattoo Ink, Sunny Daze - Lot#: SD1124, Best Before: November 1, 2027. These inks cause serious infections with rashes, lesions, and permanent scarring.If you are planning to get some ink, inquire about the inks used and avoid the ones I just mentioned. For more

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00:00:56

Advantage Health Matters Organic Jumbo Pumpkin Seeds...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/17

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJw9CO2AiKk/These pumpkin seeds have contamination with Salmonella. This bacterium causes serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Affected is lot # L250320200 and an expiration date of May 2, 2027This affected product was sold in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia both in retail stores and via mail orders.Return these pumpkin seeds to the place of purchase for a full refund. For

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00:00:49

New Grains Gluten Free Bakery Products Contain...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/17

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJw8ZoTA_XA/The recall due to undeclared eggs, soy, and milk includes a variety of gluten-free bakery products, including breads, bagels, cookies, and croutons sold in the state of Utah from April 7th to April 21st, under lot numbers 90–107. Do not consume these products. Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.For further information or questions, contact New Grains Gluten Free Bakery at

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00:01:23

Fresh & Ready Foods Ready-to-Eat Sandwiches Have...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/17

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJw7r8-tXCH/The sandwiches recalled are sold under the brand names Fresh & Ready Foods, Fresh Take Crave Away, and City Point Market Fresh Food to Go and include ready-to-eat sandwiches and snack items with “Use By” dates from April 22, 2025, to May 19, 2025.Listeria causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. It can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths.These

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00:00:52

Knockroe Bonya Low Fat Yogurt Parfaits Have...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/17

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJw65yHvPxz/This yogurt has almond allergen in the granola component. Those with an allergy to almond could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. Affected are packages with an expiration date of May 5, 2025.Twelve ounce containers of the Bonya Yogurt Parfaits were sold nationwide in retail stores.Do not consume this yogurt but return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact

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00:01:22

NatureMills Food Products Contain Undeclared Allergens

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/17

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJw6LKfgdnJ/The undeclared allergens are wheat, milk, and sesame. Affected are a range of products including Idly Chilli Powder, Sesame Rice Mix, Dal Garlic Rice Mix, Moringa Rice Mix, Curry Leaf Rice Mix, Vallarai Rice Mix, Horsegram Rice Mix, soups like Wonderberry Leaf and Moringa Leaf Soup, spice mixes like Traditional Sambar Powder, and porridge mixes sold between December 1, 2023, and May 10, 2025. If you have allergies to wheat, milk, and sesame,

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00:01:02

Ariana Sweets Afghani Corn Bread “Doda” Has Hidden...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/17

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJw5MOWuaW4/This cornbread contains undeclared sesame and wheat. The recall affects all products manufactured prior to April 24, 2025. Consuming this cornbread creates serious or life-threatening risks to individuals with allergies to sesame or wheat or have celiac disease.This product was distributed to retail locations exclusively in California.If you, household members, or visitors have sesame or wheat allergies, return this cornbread to the place of purchase

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