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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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00:01:06

Kubota Tractor RTV-Series Utility Vehicles Have A...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/09

A ball joint can loosen and separate from the front suspension arm causing a driver to lose wheel support, stability, and steering leading to crashes and injuries. The affected models include RTV-X900, RTV520, RTV-X1120, and RTV-X1140.About 49,640 units were sold through authorized Kubota dealers from January 2021 through December 2024.Stop riding these recalled vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.For more information, contact Kubota Tractor

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00:00:57

Kohl’s St. Nicholas Square Christmas Tea Light Candle...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/09

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJcQ8ITsA6w/This product catches fire creating serious burn hazards.About 1,960 units were sold nationwide at Kohl’s stores and online at Kohls.com between September 2024 and April 2025.Stop using these candle holders immediately and return them to any Kohl’s location for a full refund either as a Kohl’s gift card or in the original form of payment. If you bought the item online, Kohl’s will send you a pre-paid return shipping label.For more information, contact

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00:01:33

SharkNinja Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/09

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJcQRStPPv-/These pressure cookers have lids that can be opened while the cooker is still pressurized\ permitting the superheated contents to escape and cause severe burns. The recall includes models OP300, OP301, OP302, and others in the OP300 series.About 1,846,400 units were sold across the United States, and an additional 184,240 were sold in Canada. Sales occurred nationwide at retailers including Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Target, and Amazon as well as

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00:02:02

Best Time To Take Proton Pump Inhibitors

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/02

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJKcyZ6PDwM/If you are taking a proton pump, inhibitor such as omeprazole, Prilosec, esomeprazole, Nexium, or lansoprazole, Prevacid, you are likely not taking it at an optimal time with respect to meals. Most directions given with these drugs vaguely recommend taking them an hour or so before eating. Lab data pinpoints a more specific time.It turns out that the best time to take any of these drugs is exactly 20 to 30 minutes before you begin eating. Let’s find

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00:01:08

Urine Test Diagnoses Early Prostate Cancer

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/01

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJHrndtOyB4/A painless, shot-free urine test could diagnose prostate cancer at its earliest, treatable stages. Biochemists in Sweden, the UK, and China, led by those at the Karolinska Institute, studied mRNA activity in more than 2000 patients with and without prostate cancers. They used AI to identify the proteins specific for prostate cancer that show up in the urine of those with this disease.Following this identification phase, the researchers now plan to

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00:01:17

Smart Bandage Monitors Healing Wounds

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/01

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJHrDdspb_Y/A high tech bandage combining the power of biosensors, microfluidics, and machine learning capably detects signs of wound infection and inflammation some 3 days before clinical signs appear. Developed by bioengineers at Caltech, the California Institute of Technology, and surgeons at the USC School of Medicine, the iCares device not only continuously monitors the wound fluids for reactive oxygen, nitrogen species, pH, and temperature, but it removes

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00:01:57

Child CoVid Triggers Chronic Heart, Kidney, and...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/01

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJHqSLvgbvj/Infection with the CoVid virus is associated with a 63% higher risk of cardiovascular disease, up to a 35% risk of chronic kidney disease, and a 28% risk of gastrointestinal problems. This from a series of University of Pennsylvania epidemiological studies reviewing the case histories of those with continuing issues following cases of youth CoVid.Studying more than 1.2 million pediatric patients with or without congenital heart disease, the data

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00:01:40

Brown Rice Unsafe For Young Kids

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/01

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJHpsVIJN6v/Brown rice contains almost double the amount of arsenic as white rice and threatens the health of infants, toddlers, and preschool children. So say food scientists at the Michigan State University following their analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) looking at the arsenic levels and nutritional content of rice from various sources and undergoing different processing.They found that brown rice contains

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00:01:41

Micronanoplastics Associated With Those Blocked...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/01

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJHpCRNPMX2/The number of micronanoplastic particles found in plaques blocking the carotid or brain-feeding arteries was 51-fold higher in those persons suffering debilitating strokes. This the key finding of studies by University of New Mexico vascular surgeons reported to the 2025 American Heart Association’s Vascular Discovery Scientific Sessions.Studying some 50 individuals, the investigators found that the concentration of these plastic particles was

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00:01:37

Repurposed Drug Curbs Alcohol Cravings And Pain

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/01

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJHoaqqROQk/An FDA-approved psoriasis drug turns help those addicted to alcohol turn the corner. That drug is apremilast, a phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor sold under the brand name Otezla.Preclinical testing of the drug at San Diego’s Scripps Research Institute using mouse lines that are prone to over consume alcohol shows that apemilast not only reduces craving for the drink but also lessens a characteristic accompanying heightened pain sensitivity known as

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00:01:57

What About Cuffless Blood Pressure Monitors

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/01

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJHnp56RT5F/A raft of wearable and other electronic devices are vying to replace the old blood pressure cuffs and squeeze balls. Should they?A panel of cardiologists led by the University of Washington School of Medicine give them all a thumbs down. When I say all, I refer to the smartwatches, rings, chest patches, ultrasound wearables, phone-based sensors, and, yes, smart toilet seats that can measure all your cardiac vital signs every time you sit.These

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00:10:13

The Measles Explosion

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/05/01

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJHldhBtMEW/Dr. Smith discusses objections to the measles vaccines, medications that all but eliminated measles in the US some 25 years ago. Covered are: the vaccines-autism hoax, the religious objections; the ethical concerns, the fear of side effects and complications, and the efficiency of the vaccines. Watch and pass on to family and friends who refuse vaccination for themselves and their

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00:01:47

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Generic Drugs Could Be Toxic

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/24

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI16wk0vP5e/The Indian company Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is recalling 26 types of over-the-counter and prescription. The company is in violation of federal standards for pharmaceutical manufacturing that yields safe and effective medications.The recalled medications are used to treat a variety of common conditions, including heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, epilepsy, psychiatric disorders, pain, and infections. I’m going to list the drugs that have

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00:01:00

Sondiko Butane Torches Lack Child-Resistant Starters

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/24

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DI16H_3vnqZ/These torches violate mandatory federal safety regulations for multipurpose lighters as they create risks for fires, burns, and serious injuries or death to children. Affected is model number S400. About 33,650 torches were sold in the US and an additional 1,425 were sold in Canada exclusively online at Amazon.com from October 2023 through March 2025.Stop using and dispose of these recalled torches. To receive a full refund,

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00:00:54

Kids Thrill Shape Sorter Car Toys Can Choke Your Child

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/24

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI15ZL7uqCf/The wooden toy includes small ball-shaped pieces that pose a choking risk for young children and could result in serious injury or death. Affected is model number MZL-038.About 5,950 of these were sold online exclusively through Amazon.com between October 2023 and January 2025.Stop allowing your children to play with this shape sorter toy. To receive a full refund, contact Deals Oasis at shapesorterrecall@gmail.com for return instructions and a

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00:01:07

Kawasaki 2025 KX series Competition & Cross-Country...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/24

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DI14yB7x6XW/The primary gear for the crank shaft tends to fail increasing the risk of a crash with injuries to riders and bystanders.The recall involves motorcycles with model numbers KX450MSFNN, KX450PSFNN, and KX450NSFNN.About 3,400 cycles were sold at authorized Kawasaki dealers nationwide between June 2024 and March 2025.Immediately stop riding these recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized Kawasaki dealer for a free repair. For

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00:01:08

Huffy Torex 24-Volt Children’s Ride-On Utility...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/24

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI14LztPzy4/The wiring in these trucks is defective and can lead to overheating creating fire and burn risks. Affected are models 17249 and 17310 with date codes ranging from 16919 to 11122.About 24,700 units were sold nationwide exclusively at Walmart retail stores as well as online at walmart from August 2019 through December 2024.Stop charging and allowing your kids to ride these recalled UTVs and contact Huffy at 1- 800-872-2453 or via the email

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00:00:56

BTAMREE Roll Up Window Blinds Entangle and Strangle

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/24

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DI13njENUhM/This recall applies to all of the company’s blinds with long operating cords that pose a risk of strangulation and entanglement to children.About 20,380 blinds were sold exclusively online through Amazon.com from May 2021 through December 2024.Stop using these recalled blinds. To receive a full refund, remove the blinds, mark them with the word “Recalled,” and dispose of them in the trash after taking a photo. Email the pic to

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00:00:55

LuckupShein Window Roll Up Shades Can Strangle Family...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/24

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI121qEOic0/These shades have dangerously long control cords and violate federal regulations for window coverings and product labeling. The recall applies to all sizes and colors of the shades.About 545 units were sold exclusively online at SHEIN.com between May 2023 and December 2024.Immediately stop using the recalled shades and cut the operating cord to eliminate the hazard. Contact LuckupShein by email at luckupshein@163.com and provide a photo of the

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00:01:02

Huffy 12-volt Children’s Ride-On Tonka Dump Trucks...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/24

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DI10Vt_MRW_/The controller in these trucks can overheat creating fire and burn risks. Affected are models 17362 and 17323 with date codes ranging from 15623 to 18724.About 23,260 units were sold nationwide at Target and Sam’s Club retail stores, as well as online at Target.com and SamsClub.com, from June 2023 through March 2025.Stop charging and allowing your kids to ride these recalled toy dump trucks and contact Huffy at 1-

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