Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C6Wzb4srpj8/ The bioactive compounds in red cabbage juice, RCJ, reversed the consequences of colitis in a mouse model.  Researchers at the Universities of Missouri and Nebraska demonstrated that the freshly prepared juices from the red cabbage contain  polyphenols, anthrocyanins, organic acids, and multiple complex sugars. Mouse colitis, induced by dextran sodium sulfate, is remarkably similar to that in humans.  In mice with colitis, the addition of red cabbage juice, reversed the colitis-associated weight loss and shortened survival.  The juice strengthened the bowel lining and triggered the proliferation of beneficial fatty acid-producing bacteria in the microbiome which, in turn, stifled inflammation. Red cabbage juice has long been recommended by nutritionists for those with ulcerative colitis.  This latest research confirms its utility in a controlled study model and helps to explain why it does help this difficult-to-manage disorder. https://www.mdpi.com/1422-

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C6WyG78rC4H/ A new look at this issue by French and American researchers is dispelling the age-old hypothesis that women’s menstrual cycles are completely controlled by lunar phase cycles since both are roughly 28 days in length.  After studying more than 3,000 young women from both countries and analyzing 27,000 ovarian cycles, they conclude that the cycle lengths are controlled by the body’s internal circadian rhythms.  These same circadian cycles control other functions such as sleep.   In addition to this internal biological cycle clock, the data analysis did point to a correlation between a woman’s cycle initiation and the phases of the moon.  The first day of a woman’s cycle was significantly correlated with the waxing crescent moon phase for European women and with the full moon for American women.. The bottom line: the length of a woman’s cycle is determined by an internal biologic clock with some fluctuations.  Mysteriously, though, cycle onset does have some

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C6WuJDVr3jQ/ Restricting your eating to only 10 hours a day, will not help you lose those pounds compared with wolfing it down during all of your waking hours.  So say Johns Hopkins epidemiologists following their randomized study of 41 middle-aged persons, over 90% women, eating the same number of calories with half doing so over 10 hours and the others over 16-18 hours. At the 12 week weight-in, the 10 hour group lost 5 pounds and the 16-18 hour group lost 5.7 pounds.  That difference was insignificant. While this is a small study, the conclusion is inescapable: your weight loss or gain depends on the calories you consume.  The number of hours over which you consume them is not a factor. https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M23-3132 #dieting #calories #grazing #nighttime

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C6WstnzLzVT/ Atrial fibrillation is the nearly functionless wiggling of the heart’s upper chambers rather than purposeful pumping.  One in every four persons with atrial fibrillation, AF for short, is under the age of 65.  That’s surprising, since common wisdom considers AF to be a disease of the elderly.   This from cardiologists at the University of Pittsburgh following their review of 67,221 patients of all ages with AF.  What’s more, younger persons with AF are more likely to die prematurely than those of similar ages without it.  Mortality rates for men with AF are 1.3 to 1.5 times higher, but it’s even worse for younger women.  They are 1.8 to over 3 times more likely to die.  AF triggers not only strokes but also heart attacks and heart failure. If you’re an adult of any age and feel your heart racing, skipping, fluttering, you might have AF.  The same is true if you notice chest pains, shortness of breath, or dizziness.  If you notice any of these symptoms, ta

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C6WrKMpLziz/ A medication in a foam and liquid form that a man or woman applies to the scalp when losing hair has been around for years.  This topical medication contains the drug minoxidil, branded as Rogaine. This topical minoxidil treatment is effective but can be messy, may yield spotty results, and may stop working in time.   Minoxidil can be given by mouth, and, in fact, oral minoxidil was developed as therapy for high blood pressure.  When it was used for hypertension, clinicians began to notice that many were experiencing hair regrowth and that’s how it came to be used for balding men and women. Dermatologists who treat hair loss recently gathered to hash out how to use oral minoxidil at a safe low dose when the foam treatment fails.  Their conclusions were recently presented to the annual scientific meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.   They suggest safe but different dosing regimens for men and for women.  They caution that oral minoxidil should

Vids https://www.instagram.com/p/C57ksWlr4al/ The Food and Drug Administration and Belgian Yummies, SOFRA, and Ria branded ice cream and gelato frozen confections contain a list of undeclared allergens including wheat, soy, egg, coconut, peanuts, FD&C Yellow #5.  Those with allergies to any or all of these could develop serious allergic reactions. All of these products were distributed in Florida via wholesalers.   If you live in this state, be on the lookout for these brands and avoid consuming them if you have any of these allergies.  For more info call the Belgian Yummies company at 239-202-8146 or email them at belgianyummies@gmail.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/belgian-yummies-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-allergens-wheat-soy-egg-coconut-andor-peanuts-and #belgianyummies #icecream #gelato #wheat #oy #egg #coconut #peanut #fdcyellow5 #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57kDr2r3Mr/ The Food and Drug Administration and Baron Spices Inc are recalling Blues Hog Sweet and Savory Seasoning as this product contains undeclared soy and wheat allergens.   Those with an allergy to soy or wheat or both could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.   Affected are lot numbers 034-363 and 034-364. This seasoning was sold in Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, and Delaware. Do not use this seasoning product.  Return it to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, call Baron Spices at -800-622-2190. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/baron-spices-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-soy-and-wheat-blues-hog-sweet-savory-seasoning #baronspices #blueshog #soy #wheat #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57jIM3LgJi/ The Food and Drug Administration, Global Mix, Inc,and World Green Nutrition, Inc have recalled tejocote and herbal supplements sold under the following brands:  Eva Nutrition, Science of Alpha, Niwali, NWL Nutra, and ELV Control Herbal Supplement.  Though labeled as containing tejocote root or other herbs, they contain the highly toxic yellow oleander that triggers neurological, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular consequences that may be severe and fatal. These tejocote supplements were sold in: Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New Carolina, New York, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.  They were sold sold

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57iTVdrZgG/ The Food and Drug Administration and the Oregon Spice Company are recalling Johnny’s Parmesan Garlic Seasoning.  It contains undeclared sesame.  Those with an allergy to sesame could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  This garlic seasoning was sold in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, and Alaska to Fred Meyer, QFC, Albertson’s and Safeway stores, as well as at Amazon.com and johnnysfinefoods.com. If you purchased this garlic seasoning and you, a household member, or any visitors have a sesame allergy, return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, contact the company at 503.238.0664 or customerservice@oregonspice.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/oregon-spice-company-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-johnnys-parmesan-garlic-seasoning #Johnnys #garlic #seasoning #sesame #allergy

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57hpGBr6Vq/ The Food and Drug Administration and Homestyle Foods Inc. Are recalling Kowalski Simply Sides - Jack’s Potato Salad due to undeclared egg.  Affected product has a sell by date of 4/29/24.  An incorrect label for Very Berry Strawberry has placed on the packaging. This potato salad was sold in Michigan to 25 stores including 21 Kroger locations, Diamond Dot Market, Holiday Market Royal Oak, Larry’s Foodland, and Tenuta’s Market. Return this product to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more info, contact Home Style Foods Inc. at (313) 874-3250. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/home-style-foods-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-kowalski-simply-sides-jacks-potato-salad #kowalski-jacks #potato-salad #egg #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57hBhIrz16/ The Food and Drug Administration and Feel Good Foods are recalling Feel Good Foods Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Bagels due to gluten contamination.  Those with a gluten sensitivity or celiac disease could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Affected mini bagels have Best By dates ranging from 5/29/24 to 9/17/25. If you have this product on your shelves or in your freezer, return it to the place of purchase for a refund.  More information about this recall. I available at Feel Good Foods’ Customer Care Center via email at customer-service@feelgf.com or via phone at 1-800-638-8949. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/feel-good-foods-issues-voluntary-recall-gluten-free-cream-cheese-stuffed-mini-bagels #feelgood #minibagel #creamcheese #gluten #celiac #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57gNM5L3Rr/ The Food and Drug Administration and the Roly Poly Bakery of New Britain, CT now recall Roly Poly Multgrain Bread due to undeclared egg.  Those with an allergy to egg could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. Affected is all bread purchased before 4/11/24. This bread has been sold at the Roly Poly Bakery, at Polmart, CT, New Britain Market Place, CT , Bernat’s Deli, MA and Golemo’s Market, MA. Return this bread to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, contact Roly Poly at 1-860-229-5109. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/roly-poly-bakery-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-ingredient-multigrain-bread #rolypoly #multigrain #bread #egg #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57eC_VrFq7/ The Food and Drug Administration and Gracie’s Kitchen of New Haven are now recalling King Cullen Broccoli Cutlets with Bread Crumbs and Parmesan.  This product contains undeclared sesame and wheat.  Those with an allergies to sesame and wheat as well as those with gluten sensitivity and/or celiac disease could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Affected product has Sell By dates of 4/14-21/2024. These broccoli cutlets were sold at King Kullen stores on Long Island, specifically those in Manhasset, Center Moriches, Bay Shore, Bridgehampton, Shirley, Garden City Park, Eastport, St. James, NY. If you bought these broccoli cutlets, return them to your King Kullen store.  For additional information, call the company at 203-773-0795 or email them at info@gracieskitchens.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gracies-kitchen-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-and-w

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57dUrILgfM/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Thule are recalling Thule RideAlong rear-mounted Child Bike Seats.  These seats contain toxic levels of the flame retardant DecaBDE which is dangerous if ingested or if it gets into the eyes. About 8,640 of these seats were sold in the US about 3,880 were sold in Canada at REI and baby stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Thule.com. Stop using these seats and contact Thule at 888-816-0228 or email them  at thuleridealong.americas@thule.com to receive instructions regarding receipt of free replacement harness padding and return of the recalled padding. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Thule-Recalls-RideAlong-Rear-Mounted-Child-Bike-Seats-Due-to-Chemical-Ingestion-Hazard #thule #rearseat #children #padding #toxic #decabde #poisoning #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57coRzrZmt/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Lovey & Grink are recalling four types of children’s sleepwear garments: girl’s two-piece pajama sets, girl’s nightgowns, boy’s two-piece pajama sets, and unisex two-piece pajama sets as they fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear. About 23,720 sets were sold at Five Loaves Two Fish (Coronado, California), Sassy Pants (Stockton, California), Wards Terrilee (Closter, N.J.), Little Luna (New York), Groove (Westport, Connecticut), Bean 2 Tween (Southampton, N.Y.), Reform Kids (Cresskill, N.J,), Stella Mara (Englewood, N.J.), State of Kid (Miami, Florida), and Blue Jean Baby (Woodbury, N.Y.) and online at loveyandgrink.com, Saks.com, Bloomingdales.com and Maisonette.com. Do not allow your children to sleep in these sleepwear items.  Contact Lovey & Grink at 877-360-5470 or via email at recall@loveyandgrink.com for a full refund.  To obtain the refund, you must email a photo of th

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57cAKOrS2y/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Walmart are recalling Mainstays Electric Mini Choppers.  The chopper’s blades can suddenly activate during chopper assembly or when not in the container leading to laceration hazards. About 51,750 of these mini choppers were sold by Walmart in stores and online. Stop using these mini choppers and return them to a Walmart store.  For more information, call Walmart at 800-925-6278. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Walmart-Recalls-Mainstays-Electric-Mini-Choppers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Walmart #mainstays #minichopper #activation #laceration #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57bPaLr23C/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Essential Medical Supply are recalling Endurance® Hand Bed Rails.  These bed rails can trap a person within the rail structure or between the rail and the side of the bed.  Bedrails with model numbers that DO NOT END IN R are included in this recall. About 272,000 of these bed rails were sold at home health and medical supply stores as well as on amazon.com and Walmart.com. Stop using these bedrails and contact Essential Medical Supply at 800-826-8423 to arrange a free refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Essential-Medical-Supply-Reannounces-Recall-of-Adult-Portable-Bed-Rails-Due-to-Entrapment-and-Asphyxia-Hazards-Two-Additional-Deaths-Reported-After-2021-Recall #essential #bedrail #entrapment #injury #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C57AOpjLJJg/ The CPSC and Excalibur Crossbows now recall Excalibur Crossbow C2 Cranks.  The cocking hooks on these cranks break leading to unexpected projectile misfires with injuries to bystanders and users.  About 15,000 of these crossbow cranks were sold in the US and about 3920 were sold in Canada at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, and other stores nationwide and online at excaliburcrossbow.com, ebay.com and amazon.com. Stop using these recalled C2 crossbow cranks.  Contact Excalibur Crossbow toll-free at 888-689-1289 Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.  to 5 p.m. ET, email at warranty@excaliburcrossbow.com to receive free replacement ropes and hooks. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/C2-Crank-Cocking-Aids-for-Excalibur-Crossbows-Recalled-Due-to-Impact-Injury-and-Laceration-Hazards-Manufactured-by-Excalibur-Crossbow #excalibur #crossbow #cranks #hooks #misfires #injuries #recall                                                                                 

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C56_m-xLwbQ/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Empower Brands are recalling BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers.  These steamers can spew scalding hot water and steam creating burn hazards. About 1.6 million steamers were sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond and other stores nationwide, including online at walmart.com, target.com, amazon.com, bedbathandbeyond.com, and blackanddeckerappliances.com.  In November, 2022, 518,500 of these steamers were recalled for repair, but these units continue to burn. Stop using these steamers and contact Empower at 800-990-5298 or email them at hgsrecall@brandprotectplus.com to receive a full refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Two-Million-Black-Decker-Garment-Steamers-Recalled-by-Empower-Brands-in-Major-Recall-Expansion-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Refund-Now-Offered #empower #blackdecker #steamer #leakage #burns #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C569_vXrP2J/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Yoto Ltd.are recalling Yoto Mini Speakers as their lithium-ion batteries overheat leading to fire and burn hazards. About 251,165 of these speakers were sold at us.yotoplay.com, Amazon.com, Target.com and maisonette.com, and in toy and gift stores nationwide., Stop using or allowing your children to use these speakers.  Contact Yoto at 844-370-0426 or via email at minihelp@yotoplay.com for a free replacement smart charging cable.  To receive the new cable, submit a photo of your old cable cut to the email. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Yoto-Recalls-Yoto-Mini-Speakers-for-Children-Due-to-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards #yoto #speaker #overheating #lithiumion #battery #fire #burns #recall