Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DEnhB_Rs5Cd/ DLWL-US is recalling Euqee Wintergreen Essential Oils.  This product’s packaging lacks child-resistant features and creates a poisoning risk if a child ingests the oil. About 3,750 bottlex\s were sold exclusively on Amazon.com between December 2023 and August 2024. Immediately store this essential oil out of children’s reach. Email DLWL-US at gzzlhus@163.com to arrange a full refund and request a pre-paid label and free packaging. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Euqee-Wintergreen-Essential-Oils-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Poisoning-Violation-of-the-Poison-Prevention-Packaging-Act-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-by-DLWL-US #equee #oil #packaging #children #poisoning #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEngaPjsdEc/ LordRoads is recalling its Yaomiao Children’s Jewelry Sets .  The components have dangerous levels of lead and cadmium that pose significant health risk to your children. About 6,900 units were sold exclusively on Amazon.com between January 2022 and March 2024. Stop allowing your children to play with these jewelry set.  Contact LordRoads at imlordroadple@163.com to obtain a full refund. To receive the refund, email a photo of the disposed items to the same email. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Yaomiao-Childrens-Jewelry-Sets-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-and-Cadmium-Poisoning-Violations-of-the-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban-and-Federal-Hazardous-Substances-Act-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-by-LordRoads #lordroads #yaomiao #jewelry #lead #cadmium #poisoning #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DEnfrnpPbRD/ Kawasaki Motors USA now recalls John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers equipped with Kawasaki engines. Affected are models Z720E, Z730M, Z740R, and Z760R.  The Kawasaki engines have defective voltage regulators that trigger engine overheating creating fire and burn hazards. About 39,000 of these mowers were sold nationwide through authorized John Deere dealers from October 2018 to September 2024. Immediately stop using these recalled mowers. Contact an authorized John Deere dealer to schedule a free repair.  For more information, contact Deere & Company at 1-800-537-8233. You can also all Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA at 1-866-836-4463. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Kawasaki-Motors-USA-Recalls-John-Deere-ZTrak-Zero-Turn-Mowers-with-Kawasaki-Engines-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards #kawasaki #deere #mowers #electrical #overheating #fires #burns #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEne0YfsmK4/ Those following a vegetarian diet and regularly wolfing down plant-based foods such as burgers had a 42% higher risk of developing clinical depression.  Uk University of Surrey researchers studied 5122 subjects all of whom were vegetarians and two-thirds of whom regularly ate plant-based meat alternatives or PBMA. The fact is that these PBMAs are ultra-processed foods and their consumption is associated with higher blood pressures, increased inflammation, and reduced levels of good cholesterol. So it turns out that Impossible Burgers and Beyond Burgers may not be as healthy as claimed.  The important watchword is moderation. https://iadns.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/fft2.532 #plantbasedmeats #pbm #vegetarian #ultraprocessed

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DEnd7Yfsovo/ A whopping 41% of smart and fitness watchbands contain dangerous levels of the fluroelastomer PFHxA, a type of PFAS.  University of Notre Dame researchers tested 22 watchbands sold at various price points by a variety of manufacturers. The levels of this toxic compound varied with some bands containing up to 16,662 nanograms per gram (ng/g) of PFHxA.  As these bands are often worn 16 hours a day or more, this toxin has ample opportunities for absorption through the skin. When in the market for a watchband, check the material used in its fabrication.   The safest is a metal such as aluminum or titanium or a woven synthetic material such as nylon or polyester.  The red flag is up when you see fluroelasteomer. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/fitness-watch-bands-laden-pfhxa-may-pose-health-risks-2024a1000olw?form=fpf #watchband #fluoroelastomer #PFAS #PFHxA #toxin

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEndCjhPLun/ UC-San Diego neurosurgeons now report in the journal Cell Reports Medicine the successful transplantation and long-term viability of neural stem cells placed in damaged spinal cord tissue.  This Phase I study involved 4 subjects with spinal cord injuries in their upper spinal cords underwent transplantation of neural stem cells from the NSI-566 cell line. The transplanted cells were well-tolerated. Two of the four patients demonstrated improvement in their motor and sensory capabilities though not all improvement was sustained. This is the first step in using stem cells to regenerate healthy spinal cord tissue.  It shows that these helper cells can remain viable and begin to repair devastating spinal cord damage.  We can only hope that additional and sustained progress with this treatment approach occurs….someday soon. https://www.cell.com/cell-reports-medicine/fulltext/S2666-3791(24)00612-8?_returnURL=https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S266

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DEncdQgsgAs/ Hyperbaric oxygen therapy over a 2 month period reduced veterans’ PTSD scores by some 40%.  Investigators at Israel’s TelAviv University report this promising result after testing 56 subjects in a controlled study protocol. The therapy consisted of 90 minutes of 100% oxygen administered at 2 atmospheres and improved PTSD scores.  The control group received a normal 20% oxygen concentration and showed no PTSD score improvement but rather a slight but significant decline. Besides better PTSD scores, those who received the hyperbaric oxygen also enjoyed better neuronal connectivity in those brain regions that control emotion and cognitive function. This groundbreaking study bears confirmation.  If these beneficial results are repeatable and consistent, those with PTSD may look forward to better symptom improvement….someday soon. https://www.psychiatrist.com/jcp/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-controlled-trial-veterans-ptsd/ #ptsd #hyperb

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEnbujSOlgR/ High estrogen levels are associated with a greater likelihood of binge drinking.  This the conclusion of a Cornell Medical College neuropharmacology study in a mouse model. The investigators found that female mice producing high levels of estrogen were more likely to consume excessive quantities of alcohol and to evidence other risky behaviors.  They found that circulating estrogen rapidly interacts with brain cells leading to these changes within 30 minutes. Though this is an animal study that has yet to be repeated in human, women should consider its implications.  Since estrogen levels surge during the first half of the menstrual cycle, during these days women should be aware of an impulse to consume excessive alcohol and possible engage in self-destructive social activities. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-54737-6 #estrogen #women #alcohol #binge #promiscuity

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DEnbKUyPVnE/ Atogepant is an oral CGRP receptor antagonist, that is a calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist, that works exceptionally fast.  New York’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine now report a meta-analysis of 3 clinical trials involving 1243 people with episodic and chronic migraines.  The studies revealed that atogepant reduced the incidence of migraine on the first day of therapy by as much as 50%.  Those taking the drug reported fewer days with migraines over time and an improved quality of life. The 3 studies enrolled predominately white, female participants and must be repeated with a more diverse subject population.  Assuming confirmation of these findings, atogepant may offer rapid and welcome migraine relief. https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000210212 #migraine #atogepant #cgrp 

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEnaUSsMXOX/ PrEP or preexposure prophylaxis is helping to prevent spread of HIV., the human immunodeficiency virus.  Problem is: most PrEP therapy is daily, and many forget to take it every day.  Enter the long-acting retroviral agent $ lenacapavir.  Taken just twice yearly, it outperformed standard daily oral PrEP medication,h (F/TDF) for squelching HIV infections.  This according to a multisite clinical trial just published in the New England Journal of Medicine that compared the two therapies in a group of more than 3200 (3265) at risk individuals. Over a 2 year follow up period, the incidence of HIV infection was 9 fold higher in those on daily PrEP vs. twice yearly medication. Both regimens clearly work…. If you take them consistently.  This study shows once again that taking daily medications can be challenging. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2411858 #hiv #PrEP #ftdf #lenacapavir #aids #lgtbq

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DEnZqKeOfJ9/ The CDC is now advising a second COVID-19 vaccine dose this season for adults 65 and older and those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised due to severe or chronic illness. If you’re in any of these categories, get this second dose six months after the first shot.  The CDC also cautions that you may need not 2 but 3 CoVid shots a year depending on your situation. Currently,  only 11.5% of adults have gotten the latest CoVid vaccination.  It seems that lots of folks don’t think that CoVid remains a threat. Think again: over the past 3 months, nearly 5 million Americans contracted CoVid, up to 130,00 were hospitalized, and as many as 15,000 died.  Make certain that you snd your family are not in those statistics. https://www.healio.com/news/infectious-disease/20241023/acip-recommends-2nd-covid-shot-for-some-lowering-age-for-pneumococcal-vaccination #CoVid #vaccine #seniors #immunoauppessed

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVofl2PllT/ Blue Ridge Beef has recalled 9,600 pounds of their Puppy Mix, lot numbers 08/06/N25 and 08/16/N25, sold between August 6, 2024, and August 23, 2024.  This puppy mix has salmonella contamination. This tainted puppy mix was sold in retail stores in Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Immediately return this product to the place of purchase or destroy it preventing access by children, pets, or wildlife. Wash and sanitize all pet food bowls, cups, storage containers, and your hands after handling the product.  For more information, call Blue Ridge Beef at 1-704-873-2072 or email the company at blueridgebeefnc@yahoo.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/blue-ridge-beef-issues-voluntary-recall-blue-ridge-beef-puppy-mix-due-salmonella-contamination #blueridge #puppy #dogs #salmonella #infection #recalls

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVn-1DNiPA/ Atkinson Milling Company of Selma, North Carolina has recalled their Frozen Hushpuppies with Onions and Frozen Hushpuppies without Onions.  These products contain undeclared milk allergen. These hushpuppies were sold in Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. If you have these hush puppies in your freezer and you, family members, or household visitors have milk allergies, return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, contact Atkinson Milling Company’s Consumer Department at 1-800-948-5707. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/atkinson-milling-company-recalls-frozen-1-lb-bag-frozen-hushpuppies-onions-2-lb-8oz-bag-frozen #Atkinsons #hushpuppies #milk #allergy #recalls

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVnZLAM46L/ Fresh Creative Foods is recalling its Beef & Lamb Gyro Sandwich Express Meal Kits.  These kids contain cucumbers tainted with salmonella.  Affected are kits with use by dates from December 24, 2024, to January 6, 2025. These meal kits were sold at Sam’s Club warehouses nationwide. Don’t not consume these meal kits.  Return them to any Sam’s Club for a full refund. For additional information, call Fresh Creative Foods at 1-888-223-2127,  https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/voluntary-product-recall-notification-gyro-sandwich-express-meal-kit-due-cucumber-ingredient-linked #freshcreative #gyro #kit #cucumber #salmonella #infection #recalls

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVmwBDRQku/ Borsari Food Co. now recalls all of its Borsari Bloody Mary Mix.  This product contains undeclared soy and the fish anchovy. This product has been sold in upstate NY as well as on the company’s website borsarifoods.com. Return this bloody Mary mix to the place of purchase for a replacement or refund.  For more information, contact Borsari Food Co. at 1-716-763-3391. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/borsari-food-co-recalls-bloody-mary-mix-due-possible-health-risk #borsari #bloodymarymix #soy #fish #anchovy #allergy #recalls

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVl_6vv4Ar/ Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. is recalling select lots of Sprouts Farmers Market Gyro Family Kits with use by dates from 12/29/24 to 01/07/25.  These kits are on recall since the cucumbers in the tzatziki sauce have salmonella contamination. These Gyro Family Kits were sold at Sprouts stores in 22 states including California, Florida, Texas, New Jersey, and Virginia. Do not consume the contents of these kits but return the kits to the place of purchase for a full refund. Don’t forget to thoroughly clean and sanitize the surfaces oandr containers that came in contact with these salmonella-contaminated products.  For additional information, contact Sprouts Customer Relations online at sprouts.com/contact. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/resers-fine-foods-inc-recalls-select-lots-sprouts-farmers-market-gyro-family-kits-due-potential #sprouts #gyrokit #salmonella #infection #recalls

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVkYD7Onou/ Riverside Natural Foods Inc. has recalled select batches of MadeGood Granola Bars produced between January and November 2024.  These granola bars contain metal fragments that create choking and laceration hazards.  Affected are Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, Mixed Berry Granola Bars, Strawberry Granola Bars, Cookies & Crème Granola Bars, and several others. These recalled MadeGood bars were sold in the US, Canada, and other international markets. Stop munching on these granola bars and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, reach the MadeGood Consumer Hotline at 1-855-215-5695. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/riverside-natural-foods-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-select-madegood-granola-bar-products-over #madegood #granolabars #foreignbodies #metal #choking #lacerations #recalls

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVjrE-JcTe/ New Age International Inc. is recalling Daily Veggies Enoki Mushrooms in 200g clear plastic packages. These mushrooms are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. These enoki mushrooms were sold nationally in retail stores between October and November 2024. If you have these mushrooms in your pantry, return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For additional information, contact New Age International Inc. at 1-718-808-1018. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/new-age-international-recalls-enoki-mushrooms-due-potential-health-risk #dailyveggies #enoki #mushrooms #listeria #infection #recall\

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVjA8VO56A/ Palermo Villa, Inc. is recalling of Connie’s Thin Crust Cheese Frozen Pizzas, lot number MR199856 with a best-by date of 11/27/2024.  These pizzas contain plastic foreign bodies creating choking and laceration hazards. About 1,728 pizzas were sold in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin at retail grocery stores.  Check your freezers and do not consume these pizzas if you’ve purchased them. Dispose of the pizza or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.   For additional information, contact Palermo’s Consumer Service at 1-888-571-7181. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/palermo-villa-inc-issues-recall-1728-connies-thin-crust-cheese-frozen-pizzas-due-possible-plastic #connies #pizza #foreignbodies #plastic #choking #lacerations #recalls

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DEViZK4PDrz/ Motivate Me Ashley, LLC has recalled VidaSlim brand 90-Day, 30-Day, and 7-Day Original Root, Root Plus, Root Capsules, and VidaSlim Hot Body Brew (Strawberry and Peach flavors).  These products contain yellow oleander, a toxin that can trigger neurological, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular health risks.  Affected products have expiration dates between December 2024 and December 2025. Sold online at vidaslim.com and at independent distributors. Stop using these products immediately and return them with proof of purchase to the place of purchase for an exchange of equal value. For more information, contact Motivate Me Ashley, LLC at 1-210-334-0664 or email the company at customerservice@vidaslim.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/motivate-me-ashley-llc-recalling-vidaslim-brand-90-day-30-day-and-7-day-original-root-root-plus-and #vidaslim #root ##yellowoleander #poison #recalls