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Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C48lZt7rxvX/ Parisian investigators affiliated with the Sorbonne report their pilot study using a sensitive vibrometer, the airborne ultrasound surface motion camera, AUSMC for short, to quantitate lung vibrations associated with speaking and breathing.  This non-invasive technique is in its infancy, but the concept of using both speech-generated vibrations and also those produced by vibration generators on the chest to help diagnose disease in the lungs and the voicebox may be of use…..someday soon. https://pubs.aip.org/aip/adv/article/14/3/035033/3276143/Airborne-ultrasound-for-the-contactless-mapping-of #vibrations #ultrasound #ausmc #lung #larynx

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C48knL7relJ/ Those who use e-cigarettes suffer the same epigenetic and potentially carcinogenic DNA changes as tobacco smokers.  So say British and Swiss researchers after their study of 3500 cheek tissue cell samples. Epigenetic changes are inherited factors that affect the function of the cell’s main genetic material without actually modifying chromosomal structure.  One common epigenetic modification is addition of a methyl chemical group to the DNA, and this change often leads to unwanted genetic behavior including the development of the uncontrolled cell growth and migration typical of cancer.  This DNA methylation is often the consequence of environmental chemical exposures. The analysis of cheek cells from e-cigarette users and tobacco smoker reveal similar levels of DNA methylation.  These same epigenetic changes have been observed in lung cancer cells. This study contradicts the oft stated conclusion that e-cigarette smoking is significantly safer than tobac

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C48jsQ_rk_H/ Heartburn is common.  At least 1 in every 4 persons in North America have it, and it seems that nearly everyone you know is on some type of acid-suppressing medicine, prescription or over-the-counter or both.  With the trend toward using food as medicine, let’s look at the foods that can help you control gastric acid and heartburn. Melons including cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon and bananas.  Melons have low acid content so they don’t add to the acid your stomach produces.  Same is true for bananas. Green vegetables including broccoli, asparagus, green beans, celery, and cauliflower are low acid and healthy. Fish don’t contribute to acid problems.  Grill, bake or poach it.  No frying. Lean chicken, turkey, and beef are low acid.  Don’t fry or eat the skin.  Fatty versions will trigger heartburn. Egg whites have good protein and are low acid. Then the carbs: Oatmeal has fiber which helps your gi system keep moving. Whole-grain bread has lots of vitamins,

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C48i9mPry-V/ Those men under treatment for prostate cancer and most consistently consuming plant-based foods enjoyed better sexual function, less incontinence, and better general quality of life compared with those men consistently eating animal-based diets.  This the conclusion of a retrospective study by NYU urology and population health researchers. The study showing this dietary effect reviewed data from the Harvard Public Health School’s Health Professionals Follow Up study for 3505 men with non-metastatic prostate cancer.  Tabulated were survey responses regarding the foods they consumed regularly, their sexual function, and their urinary function including bladder control.  The men were sorted into 5 groups according to their consumption of plant-based vs. animal-based diets.  Other studies have independently shown that plant-based diets slow prostate cancer growth and improve erectile function.   For these and so many other reasons, eating fruits, vegetables,

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C48iOblL6jD/ Does the word troponin sound familiar?  Maybe not, but troponin1 is an enzyme released into the bloodstream when cardiac tissues are damaged..  Over hours, rising troponin1 levels indicate that a patient has suffered a heart attack. University of Alabama-Birmingham cardiovascular researchers now report another use of repeat troponin1 level measurements.  They studied some 8,000 under active treatment for high blood pressure for whom multiple troponin1 measurements occurred over a one year period.  Some subjects were receiving standard therapy and some were receiving intense therapy for their blood pressure elevations. Those individuals receiving the most intense therapy for blood pressure control enjoyed decreasing troponin1 levels over time AND a lower risk of subsequent cardiovascular incidents including not only heart attacks but also stroke, heart failure, and death from any cardiovascular disease. Serial troponin1 measurements appear to be useful no

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C48hPIkLnA-/ Nearly 75% of those in the army, navy, and marines work outside in the sun more than 6 hours a day, most of those who served in the Iraq War suffered at least one sunburn, 40% of the military are unaware of their skin cancer risk, and air force flyers exposed to higher radiation levels face even higher risks. These facts were presented to the American Academy of Dermatology’s annual meeting by Harvard dermatologists at the VA Boston Healthcare System.  All of these enhanced risks lead to a higher incidence of all skin cancers including deadly melanoma, the most dangerous of skin cancers. These risks to military men and women is very real since the risk of developing melanoma doubles for those with 5 sunburns or even a single blistering sunburn as a child or teen. Those in the military and all of us need to protect our skin by wearing sun-protective clothing and regularly using sunscreen.  Of most importance for those at risk: regularly monitor your own s

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C48f8vmrWSg/ Canadian researchers are about to tell the American Chemical Society spring meeting attendees that even unheated cannabis vaping liquids from both regular stores and bought off the street contain toxic metal particles.  They tested for 12 metals and found high and dangerous levels of lead as well as lower levels of arsenic, mercury, and cadmium.  Many of the metallic particles were nano-sized and highly reactive with human tissues when the vaping unit is activated, heats, and evaporates the liquid into your lungs.  That is not where you want these metals. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-toxic-metal-particles-cannabis-vapes.html #Cannabis #vaping #nanoparticles #metals #lead

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4qxoA1rabU/ The Food and Drug Administration and Stonewall Kitchen are recalling Stonewall Kitchen Gluten-Free Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Mix due to undeclared wheat in the product.  Those with an allergy to wheat, those with gluten sensitivity, and those with celiac disease could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. Affected is product to be enjoyed by 3/9-10/2025. If you have this product on your shelves and you, someone in your household, or a possible visitor is allergic to wheat or has a gluten sensitivity, return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, contact Stonewall Kitchen Premier Guest Services by email at guestservices@stonewallkitchen.com or call them at 1-800-826-1735. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/stonewall-kitchen-issues-allergy-alert-wheat-limited-quantity-gluten-free-cinnamon-sugar-doughnut #stonewallkitchen #doughnut #glu

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4qwhbnLzDD/ The Food and Drug Administration and multiple manufacturers are recalling ground cinnamon as it is contaminated with lead.  Lead is taxic to the nervous system and a particular danger to developing children.  Impacted are: La Fiesta Brand Cinnamon Ground .87oz; SWAD Cinnamon Powder 3.5 oz. Best Before March and July 2026; El Chilar Ground Cinnamon 1.25 oz lots D300, EX1024, F272, EX1026; Colona Bros. Marcum Ground Cinnamon 1.5oz & Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon 2.25oz. Best By 4-10/25 Affected products have been sold in: Arizona, California, Maryland, Washington state, and Texas. Return these products to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, contact La Fiesta at 1-408-326-0487, SWAD Raja Foods at 1-847-972-2865; El Chilar 1-407-880-6007; or Colona 1-201-864-1115. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/la-fiesta-food-products-recalls-cinnamon-ground-because-possible-health-risk https://www.fda.

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4qvxjBLlaq/ The Food and Drug Administration and KALO Foods now recall KALO Carrot and Chocolate Cake Single Slices contain undeclared soy. The cake slices were sold in North Carolina and Virginia. Do not consume these cake slides, and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, contact Michael Cusato at 1-336-949-4802. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/expanded-press-release-kalo-foods-llc-recalls-single-slice-carrot-cake-and-chocolate-cake-due #KALO #cakeslices #chocolate #carrot #soy #allergen #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4qu9jdrw81/ The Food and Drug Administration and Wesco, Inc. have recalled Wesco Fresh No Bake Mint Cookies as selected units contain undeclared peanut.  Affected are packages with sell thru dates of 03/15/2024, 03/16/2024, 03/17/2024, 03/18/2024. These cookies were sold throughout Michigan’s lower peninsula. Return these cookies to the place of purchase for a refund.  For additional information about this recall, phone Wesco at 1-231-719-4385 or via email at recall@wescoinc.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wesco-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-and-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanut-wesco-mint-no-bake-cookie #wesco #cookies #mint #peanut #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4quJ0TrNEt/ The Food and Drug Administration and John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc. have recalled Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews as they contain undeclared milk and coconut allergens.  Those with an allergies to milk and coconuts could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Affected is product labeled Best if used by Jul 08 2025. These cashews have been sold at Walmart stores in AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, WV, and via walmart.com. Do not consume these cashews.  Return them to a Walmart store for a full refund. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/john-b-sanfilippo-son-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-coconut-and-milk-great-value-honey-roasted #walmart #cashews #milk #coconut #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4qtOLgLMSU/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Textron are recalling Model Year 2024 Arctic Cat Catalyst 600 Series Snowmobiles.  The brake line tends to contact the brake disc and fracture leading to loss of braking, crashes, and injuries to riders and bystanders. About 2,700 were sold in the US and about 900 were sold in Canada. Stop riding these snowmobiles and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles at 1-800-279-2281 or via email at arcticcatwarranty@textron.com to arrange for a free inspection and repair or to receive a free repair kit. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Textron-Specialized-Vehicles-Recalls-Arctic-Cat-Catalyst-600-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Injury-Hazard #textron #snowmobile #brake #leakage #crash #injuries #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4qsYFVrQbz/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and TJX are recalling Tommy Bahama brand children’s pants in sets.  The plastic end pieces on these pants’ fake drawstrings detach creating choking hazards. About 14,500 were sold in the US and about 660 were sold in Canada all at Marshall’s stores. Don’t allow your children to wear these pants until you have cut off the fake, decorative draw strings.  Take back the pants to a Marshalls store for a full refund.  Alternatively, you can call TJX 1-888-627-7425 for instructions regarding garment destruction and a refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/TJX-Recalls-Childrens-Brown-Stretch-Twill-Pants-Sets-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Marshalls #tjx #marshalls #childrenspants #drawstrings #choking #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4qrtNMLDDM/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Yamaha are recalling Yamaha PA-10 AC Power Adapters.  The cases of these electric piano AC adapters crack open exposing electrical components leaking to shock and electrocution hazards.    About 34,500 of these adapters were sold at Guitar Center, Amazon.com, Sweetwater Sound, Sam Ash, Musicians Friend, B & H Photo & Electronics, American Musical Supply, and other independent, authorized Yamaha professional audio stores nationwide and online at usa.yamaha.com and.shop.usa.yamaha.com. Stop using these power adapters and contact Yamaha at 1-844-703-5446 or via email at pa10recall@yamaha.com to receive a free replacement adapter. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Yamaha-Corporation-of-America-Recalls-Power-Adaptors-Due-to-Electrical-Shock-and-Electrocution-Hazards #yamaha #ACpoweradapter #casecracking #shock #electrocution #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4qqi5ArtBP/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the GT company are recalling GT LaBomba bicycles as their headtube/downtube weld fails and the unit separates from the frame leading to crashes, falls, and injuries to riders and bystanders. About 3,040 bikes were sold in the US and bout 324 were sold in Canada at bicycle stores nationwide. Immediately stop riding these bikes and contact the GT company at 1-800-843-2453 for via email at ridersupport@gtbicycles.com to receive a free replacement frame. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/GT-Recalls-LaBomba-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards #gt #labomba #bicycles #frame #weld #crash #injury #fall #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4qpu_gr8TI/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Jool Baby are recalling Jool Baby Nova Baby Infant Swings.  These swings have an incline angle greater than 10 degrees in violation of federal infant sleep product and labeling regulations with risks of suffocation. About 63,100 of these swings were sold at Walmart stores and online at JoolBaby.com,.amazon.com, babylist.com, target.com, walmart.com and on other websites. Immediately stop allowing your infant to sleep on these swings.  Contact Jool Baby by phone at 1-888-788-5665 or via email at recall@JoolBaby.com or online at www.JoolBaby.com/recall to receive a free repair kit.  To receive the repair kit with a new seat and labels, safe plush toys, and an updated remote control.  To receive these, email a photo of the seat’s warning label.  https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Jool-Baby-Recalls-Nova-Baby-Infant-Swings-Due-to-Suffocation-Hazard-Violation-of-the-Federal-Safety-Regulations #joolbaby #swings #reclin

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Getallfun now recall 216 piece 5 millimeter magnetic ball kits.  Theses magnets are too small and too powerful thus violating federal toy regulations to prevent aspiration and choking as well as intestinal damage.  These magnets can trigger choking and intestinal obstruction, perforations, and infection. About 1140 magnet kits were sold at Getallfun’s Aurora, Illinois store and online at getallfun.com.  Contact Getallfun by email at info@getallfun.com to receive a prepaid mailing label for product return and refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Getallfun-Recalls-High-Powered Magnetic Ball Sets Due to Ingestion-Hazard-Failure-to-Meet-Federal-Safety-Regulation-for-Toy-Magnet-Sets #getallfun #magnets #aspiration #bowel #obstruction #infection #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4qnfv4rY0L/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Anker now recall Anker EverFrost Battery Powered Cooler Model A17A0,1, and 2.  The lithium-ion batteries in these coolers overheat with fire and burn hazards. About 5480 coolers were sold in the US and about 160 were sold in Canada at Best Buy, TD Synnex, and other stores nationwide and online at kickstarter.com. Stop charging and using these coolers.  Contact Anker at 1-800-988-7973 or via email at support@anker.com for a free replacement battery pack and instructions regarding battery pack replacement and old battery disposal. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Anker-EverFrost-Lithium-Ion-Battery-Powered-Coolers-Recalled-Due-to-Battery-Fire-Hazard-Manufactured-by-Anker-Innovations #anker #cooler #lithiumionbattery #overheating #fires #burns #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4qmoJGrBSx/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and System Sensor are recalling Honeywell System Sensor L-Series Low Frequency Fire Alarm Sounders Model #s HWL-LF and HWL-LF-BP10.  The sounders and strobes on these units are defective and fail to deploy and alert in the case of a fire. About 29,000 of these sounders were installed by Honeywell authorized installers and fire equipment distributors. Contact Honeywell System Sensor by phone at 1-800-736-7672 or via email at LFSounder.recall@systemsensor.com to arrange for a free inspection and repair. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Honeywell-Recalls-System-Sensor-L-Series-Low-Frequency-Fire-Alarm-Sounders-and-Strobes-Due-to-Risk-of-Failure-to-Alert-Consumers-to-a-Fire #honeywell #systemsensor #alarm #strobe #malfunction #fires #burns #recall