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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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00:01:33

AI Wristband Calms Essential Hand Tremors

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/22

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIxJktKs5gR/Those suffering from essential tremors and wearing a wristband powered by artificial intelligence saw nearly three times the improvement in their ability to complete daily tasks compared to those wearing a sham device. These promising results of the so-called TRANQUIL study of the Felix NeuroAI wristband were presented by University of Kansas neurologists to this year’s American Academy of Neurology (AAN) meeting.The wristband delivers gentle

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00:02:00

Cooling Nasal Air Reduces Migraines

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/22

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIxI1r7O17k/Breathing rapidly flowing room air at the onset of a migraine nearly doubles the chances of complete pain relief. Cleveland Clinic neurologists presented the results of their preliminary clinical trials using a novel air pump called the Mi-Helper to the 2025 American Academy of Neurology meeting.By blowing room air about 20 degrees cooler than body temperature into the nose, the device targets the sphenopalatine ganglion, a

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00:01:21

Sucralose, The Artificial Sweetener in Splenda,...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/22

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIxIRCGR9TW/Sucralose, an artificial sweetener that is the basis for Splenda and is found in many diet drinks and foods, appears to disrupt your brain signals related to hunger and appetite. Endocrinologists at the University of Southern California now publish a small but detailed randomized crossover study of 75 young adults in the journal Nature Metabolism.Using brain imaging, the researchers show that sucralose more so than conventional sugar increases

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00:01:38

A Fluorescent Marker For Cells Harboring HIV

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/22

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIxHmOutA3M/Though the latest antiretroviral therapy suppresses HIV to undetectable levels, we know that the virus hides in white blood cells ready to begin multiplying once the suppressing drugs stop. Researchers at New York’s Mount Sinai’s School of Medicine have developed a method for identifying and tracking immune white cells that harbor dormant HIV and make the virus so difficult to completely eradicate. They announce this

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00:01:44

World’s Tiniest Pacemaker….Disappears When No Longer...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/22

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIxG51cNwcz/This rice-grain-sized pacemaker is so tiny it can be injected through a syringe. Its unique construction permits it to dissolve naturally in the body after it’s no longer needed. Northwestern University bioengineers describe their invention in the journal Nature,This mini pacemaker is constructed of bio-resorbable materials similar to those used for dissolving sutures. Its function is activated by light pulses from a soft, wireless wearable

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00:01:28

3D Printing and Cows Improve Knee Cartilage Repairs

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/22

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIxGOOAPsJ8/A custom 3D printed hydrogel composed of cow-derived protein precisely repairs injured knee cartilages. Orthopedic researchers at the University of Pennsylvania developed this technique to fabricate knee joint repair material with just the proper dimensions and stiffness. They publish their work in the journal Bioactive Materials.The hydrogel protein is derived from a mix of fetal and mature cow joint cartilage by removing

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00:01:27

Sugar Could Improve IVF Results

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/22

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIxFplkRr6_/The sugar molecule suLeX enhances the viability of sperm and improves their chances of successfully triggering in-vitro fertilization some 12-fold. Genomic biologists at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign developed a novel test environment that mimics the female fallopian tube and tested the effects of this sulfated trisaccharide.When pig sperm were attached to suLeX-coated glass surfaces, they remained viable longer, in fact up to 24

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00:01:50

Microplastic Exposure Is Associated With...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/22

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIxE_fis4Ln/An epidemiological study from Cleveland’s Case Western University shows that microplastics in your body are in the top 10 of 154 factors associated with higher risks of high blood pressure, stroke, and diabetes. The researchers looked the incidence of diseases in communities along the East, West, and Gulf coasts where the high concentration of microplastics is well-documented and tends to be higher than in inland water

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00:01:55

Microplastics Are Polluting Your Chewing Gum

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/22

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIxEae6R_7x/Chewing gum releases some 637 microplastic particles per gram of gum, and 94% of this plastic is released during the first 8 minutes of chewing. UCLA environmental engineers report this finding at the American Chemical Society’s Spring 2025 Meeting after a small pilot study. Using infrared microscopy and smartphone-based detection, the team tested 10 commercial gum brands, five synthetic and five natural, and determined that both types, release

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00:02:03

Magnetism Helps Stifle The Pain of Fibromyalgia

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/22

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIxDy7fgpML/The repetitive application of magnetic stimulation to the brain of those suffering from fibromyalgia produces a 2-fold reduction in their perceived pain. A multi site randomized, double-blinded international study of repetitive trans-cranial magnetic stimulation led by Brazilian and French neuroscientists included 101 women, median age 48 years, and was published in the British Journal of Anesthesia. Half the group received

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00:01:37

Sauerkraut Turbocharges Your Gut

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/22

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIxC7natH4z/Sauerkraut, fermented cabbage, produces the same gastrointestinal-friendly compounds as healthy microbiome bacteria, and, in so doing, help maintain the cells of your stomach and intestines. This the conclusion of food scientists at the University of California, Davis.Published in the Applied and Environmental Microbiology journal, the study compared the effects of raw cabbage, sauerkraut, and the liquid brine from fermentation to protect a layer

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00:00:46

May Flower International Beijing Soybean Paste...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/20

Those with an allergy to wheat could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. This soybean paste was sold nationwide through retail stores between March 25, 2023, and March 5, 2024.Return this product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact May Flower International Inc. at

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00:00:56

Hofood99 Inc Enoki Mushrooms Have Listeria Contamination

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/20

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIrDtURx1SB/This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths. These enoki mushrooms were sold nationwide in retail stores from January 11 through January 31, 2025.If you purchased these mushrooms, destroy them immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more

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00:01:02

Bausch + Lomb enVista Aspire™, enVista Envy™, and...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/20

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIrDGe1vbY6/These intraocular lenses are triggering toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS), an inflammatory reaction that occurs following cataract surgery.These recalled intraocular lenses were distributed throughout the United States and include all models beginning with EE, EA, EN, ETE, ETA, and ETN.If you bought these lenses and experience eye discomfort, immediately contact your eyecare provider. For more information or to report an

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00:01:02

Caraluzzi’s Italian Style Seafood Burgers Contain...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/19

Vidcast: Caraluzzi’s Italian Style Seafood Burgers Contain Undeclared EggThose with an allergy to eggs could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. Affected are 8 oz packages with an expiration date of 01/16/2026.These recalled seafood burgers were sold in-store only at Caraluzzi’s Markets locations in Bethel, Wilton, Newtown, and Danbury, Connecticut, between February 18 and April 2, 2025.Do not consume these recalled seafood burgers and return

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00:01:05

Heinen’s Honey Roasted Peanuts Have An Undeclared...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/19

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIpJU36AmjM/These cans of peanuts also contain undeclared cashews. Those with an allergy to cashews could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. Affected is product with best if used by dates of 10-01-2025 and 10-03-2025.The peanuts were sold exclusively at Heinen’s Grocery stores in Ohio and Illinois between October 24, 2024 and April 4, 2025.Do not consume these peanuts and return them

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00:01:25

Duda Farm Fresh Foods Marketside Celery Sticks Have...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/19

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIpIzfrvqEW/These celery sticks are contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infections in the very young, older frail individuals, and in those with weakened immune systems. Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths. Affected is lot number P047650, Best if Used By date of March 23, 2025.About 1,587 cases of these celery sticks were sold at Walmart stores in Alabama, California,

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00:01:27

Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix and Kitten Mix Have...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/19

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIpISa9JQd-/These pet foods have contamination with salmonella and listeria and create health risks to animals and humans. Both bacteria cause infections in the very young, elders, and those with suppressed immunity. The affected lot numbers are N25 1230 for Puppy Mix and N26 0114 for Kitten Mix.These pet foods were sold primarily in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York State, Tennessee, Rhode Island,

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00:01:19

Dorado Nutrition Brand Spermidine Maximum Strength...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/19

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIpHi-6N6PG/This supplement has undeclared wheat allergen. This poses a serious risk of allergic or life-threatening reactions for individuals with a wheat allergy. Affected are lot numbers 12792402-44 and 12792402-44J.This supplement was sold online through Amazon in the United States between May 22, 2024, and April 4, 2025. The product was also distributed in Germany under the name Spermidin 60 Kapseln 38g.Immediately stop using this recalled supplement if

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00:00:58

North Face Women’s Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/04/19

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIpHB_cvp9q/The hook of one boot can catch on the lace of the other boot causing you to trip and fall.About 15,200 pairs were sold in the United States and 5,900 were sold in Canada at The North Face stores, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Nordstrom, REI, other retailers nationwide, and online at thenorthface.com and other websites.Stop wearing these recalled boots and contact The North Face at 1-800-297-9150 or the email the company at

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