Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3qWZTFLHHi/ Best of: March 2022 Drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee a day is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, fewer dangerous heart rhythms, and more healthy years of life.  These conclusions come from a series of studies to be presented at the upcoming American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Sessions.   Two to three cups of coffee a day were the sweet spot of consumption for a 10-15% lower risk of developing coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrthymias, and death.  Coffee drinking even helps those who already have heart disease with a lower risk of dying. Then too, coffee drinkers with atrial fibrillation did not experience coffee-driven exacerbations of that problem with a daily cup of coffee but rather a 20% lower risk of death.  The benefits of coffee were associated with consumption of either brewed or instant coffee.   These studies show that heart benefits have a U-shaped relationship to coffee drinking.  This emphasizes that

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3qVjCfLHJU/ Best of: May 2022 Obese women experiencing menopause after age 55 were 3 times more likely to experience often-deadly heart failure compared to women with normal body weight.  Cardiovascular researchers at UC-Davis analysed the risk of congestive heart failure for 4441 women in 4 communities across the US including those in Minnesota, Maryland, North Carolina, and Mississippi looking at the apparent impact of excess weight and obesity.   Their analysis showed that frank obesity increased heart failure risk more than 11 fold for those with late menopause at 55 years or older and more than 8 fold for those with earlier menopause at 49 years or younger.  The study confirmed previous findings that even women with normal body weights were at risk for heart failure if their periods ceased at 45 years or younger since such women tended to put on weight as they aged.   The bottom line: carrying excess weight strains the heart.  This life-giving muscular organ can o

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3qUXcArtZ2/ Best of: May 2022 Children on vegetarian diets grow just as well and are as well nourished as meat-eaters.  But…. These kids do have a tendency to be underweight.   These conclusions from a Canadian study of 8907 children from 6 months of 8 years of age studied from 2008 to 2019.   Those children exclusively eating plant-based diets had statistically similar body mass indices, heights, iron levels, Vitamin D values, and cholesterol levels as those who consumed a wider range of foods including meat.  The vegetarian kids nearly nearly twice as likely to be underweight as defined as being below the third percentile for BMI.   With exclusively plant-based diets becoming all the rage in both Canada and the US, the pediatric researchers conducting this study emphasize the importance of consistent growth monitoring for those children consuming these more narrow ranges of foods.    https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/05/220502094813.htm    #vegetarians #ch

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TaPuFrv2P/ The FDA and Insight Pharmaceuticals have recalled TING branded 1% Tolnaftate Athlete’s Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid due to the presence of the carcinogen benzene in the aerosol.  Affected are lot #s 0H50545 and 1G50645. Return this product to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, call Insight Pharmaceuticals at 1-800-344-7239 or via email at medicalaffairs@prestigebrands.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/insight-pharmaceuticals-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-tingr-1-tolnaftate-athletes-foot-spray #ting #fungalspray #athletesfoot #tolnaftate #benzene #carcinogen #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TZmLfr8_k/ The FDA and Summer Fresh Salads Inc. have recalled Wegman’s Harissa Topped Hummus due to the presence of undeclared sesame.  Those with an allergy to sesame could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Affected are lot #s 240239 and 240309. This hummus is sold at Wegman’s stores in Washington D.C., Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Return this product to the place of purchase for a full refund.   For additional information, call Summer Fresh at 1-855-934-3663. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/summer-fresh-salads-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-wegmans-harissa-hummus-topped-harissa #summerfresh #wegmans #hummus #harissa #sesame #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TYqiBrJdu/ The FDA and the Today The World company are recalling Sustain, Schwinng, and Arize Male Enhancement Capsules since they contain the prescription drugs tadafil and nortadafil, both phosphodiesterase prescription drugs that are prescribed for erectile dysfunction.  The problem is that these hidden drugs can have disastrous cardiovascular interactions with nitrate-containing drugs including nitroglycerine and isosorbide dinitrate, Isordil.  Affected are: Sustain batch #s 230551 and 230571; Schwinnng lot #2108; Ariza lot #2107. These products were sold on amazon.com, sustain formula.com, and Schwinnng.com, and getarize.com. Return these products for a refund. For more information, call the company at 1-888-767-4889 or via info@sustainformula.com, info@schwinnng.com, or info@getarize.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/today-world-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-all-lots-sustain-and-schwinnng-brand-dietary https://www.f

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TX4ecLWpx/ The FDA and Rizo Lopez Foods have recalled Rizo Brothers California Creamery cheese, yogurt, and sour cream due to listeria monocytogenes contamination.   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 products are sold nationwide at El Super, Cardenas Market, Northgate Gonzalez, Superior Groceries, El Rancho, Vallarta, Food City, La Michoacana, Numero Uno Markets, and other retail outlets under a raft of brands including: Tio Francisco, Don Francisco, Rizo Bros, Rio Grande, Food City, El Huache, La Ordena, San Carlos, Campesino, Santa Maria, Dos Ranchitos, Casa Cardenas, and 365 Whole Foods Markets. Return these products to the place of purchase for a refund.  For additional information, call the company at 1-833-296-2233. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-al

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TXFbDLOm6/ The FDA and Simply Fresh LLC are recalling Rojo’s Black Bean 6 Layer Dip 2-20oz Club Pack since this product contains the listeria-contaminated Rizo Lopez cotija cheese.  Affected are products with Best If Use By Feb 06-Mar 22, 2024. This product is sold in Costco stores in: Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Washington, and Utah. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, call Simply Fresh at 1-800-755-9925. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/simply-fresh-llc-voluntarily-recalls-rojos-black-bean-layer-dip-220oz-product-because-possible #rojos #costco #blackbean #dip #rizolopez #cotijo #listeria #infection #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TWfpbr07J/ The FDA and Richelieu Foods, Inc. have recalled 365 Whole Foods Ultimate Veggie Thin Crust Pizza due to the presence of undeclared whole milk.  Affected is lot code 06152024. If you, a family member, or visitors to your household have milk allergies, return this pizza crust to a Whole Foods Store for a full refund.  More information is available at 1-224-998-0357 or via the email info@richelieufoods.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/richelieu-foods-inc-wheeling-illinois-announcing-extension-voluntarily-recalling-1-lot-365-whole #wholefoods #365 #pizzacrust #milk #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TVWdlr6EQ/ The FDA and Creative Foods announce the recall of products to listeria contamination from Rizo-Lopez cotija cheese.  Affected are: Don Pancho, HEB, and Trader Joe’s branded Cilantro Lime Crema, Everything Sauce Fiesta, Cilantro Cotija dressing, Poblano Caesar dressing, Cilantro Dressing, and Street Taco Express Meal Kit. These products were sold at Costco, H-E-B, Trader Joe’s and Albertson’s in: CA, CT, FL, ID, IL, MD, MT, NJ, NV, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, and WA. Return these products to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, call Linda Reitman at 1-503-267-8373. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fresh-creative-foods-announces-voluntary-recall-dressings-and-taco-kit-due-risk-listeria-ingredient #costco #heb #traderjoes #albertsons #crema #dressings #kit #rizolopez #cotija #listeria #infection #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TUk5sLHJ9/ The FDA and Bright Farms, Inc. are recalling Bright Farms Southwest Chipotle Crunch Kit salad kit due to listeria contamination of the Rizo-Lopez cotija cheese in the kit.  The affected kits haver a Bed Buy dated through 3/27/24. These recalled kits were sold in: Delaware, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Return any of these salad kits to the place of purchase for a refund.   For more information, call Bright Farms at 1-866-857-8745, https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/brightfarms-announces-voluntary-recall-southwest-chipotle-salad-kit-due-potential-risk-listeria #brightfarms #rizolopez #cotijacheese #salad #kit #listeria #infection #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TTq1or5Jf/ The FDA and Ready Pac Foods, Inc. are recalling certain salad kits due to listeria contamination of the Rizo-Lopez cotija cheese in the kits.  Affected kits include: Marketside Southwest Chopped and Bacon Ranch Crunch; Ready Pac Bistro Fresh Max Chopped and Quest Crunch Salad. About 15,751 cases of these affected salad kits have been sold nationwide.   Return any of these salad kits to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, call Ready Pac Foods Consumer Affairs at 1-1-800-800-7822 or email the company at bfa-consumer.affairs@bonduelle.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ready-pac-foods-inc-recalls-four-salad-kits-due-possible-health-risk-listeria-monocytogenes #marketside #rizolopez #readypac #saladkits #cotijacheese #listeria #infection #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TONCjLiHu/ The FDA and Trader Joe’s are recalling certain products that contain Rizo-Lopez cotija cheese due to its listeria monocytogenes contamination.  These include TJ’s Chicken Enchiladas Verde, Cilantro Salad Dressing, Elote Chopped Salad Kit, and  Southwest Salad. Return these products to TJ’s for a refund.  Need more information? Call Trader Joe's Customer Relations at 1-626-599-3817. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/trader-joes-recalls-certain-products-containing-cotija-cheese-because-they-may-be-contaminated #traderjoes #rizolopez #cotijacheese #enchiladas #salads #lisdteria #infection #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TNe2OLzIB/ The CPSC and Stripe and Stare are recalling all Stripe and Stare branded children’s nightgowns made of 95% cotton and 5% spandex due to their failure to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear creating fire and burn risks. About 250 of these nightgowns were sold at stripeandstare.com and loveshackfancy.com. Don’t permit your children to wear these nightgowns and contact Stripe and Stare via email at hellousa@stripeandstare.com to arrange a refund.  You must cut the nightgowns into pieces and submit a photo to the email in order to obtain the refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Childrens-Nightgowns-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Regulations-Imported-by-Stripe-and-Stare #StripeandStare #childrens #nightgowns #flammability #burns #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TMnMsrxn_/ The CPSC and iFIT are calling NordicTrack 50 LB iSelect Voice-Controlled Adjustable Dumbbells as the weight plates can detach during use leading to impact injuries.   Affected is model NTSAW23020.0. About 15,400 of these dumbbells were sold in the US, and about 650 sold in Canada at NordicTrack.com, Amazon.com and DicksSportingGoods.com. Stop using these dumbbells and contact iFIT at 1-833-680-4348 or via email at iselect-recall@ifit.com to arrange a full refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/iFIT-Recalls-NordicTrack-50-LB-iSelect-Voice-Controlled-Adjustable-Dumbbells-Due-to-Impact-Hazard #nordictrack #dumbbell #voicecontrolled #injury #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TLr9dLdS1/ The CPSC and the Snap’s company are recalling the lithium-ion batteries sold with and for  Pixy Flying Cameras as the unit tends to overheat creating fire and burn risks. About 71,000 of these batteries were sold online at Pixy.com and Amazon.com. Stop using and charging these camera batteries and visit pixy.com for instructions regarding the recall and a refund.  For additional information, call Snap’s at 1-800-269-6990 or email the company at support@pixy.com. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Snap-Recalls-Lithium-Ion-Battery-Sold-for-Pixy-Flying-Cameras-Due-to-Fire-Hazard #pixy #camera #battery #overhating #fire #burn #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TK07eriAj/ The CPSC and the SRAM company are recalling all SRAM 12-speed shift brake levers sold separately as upgrade or replacement kits since the clamp bolt on the unit loosens preventing effective braking.  This leads to crash and injury hazards. About 61,300 of these units were sold in the US, and about 2,940 were sold in Canada at Specialty bicycle stores nationwide. Stop using these SRAM shift brake levers until you have inspected them for tightness.  If loose, contact SRAM at 1-800-346-2928 to arrange a free inspection and clamp bolt tightening. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/SRAM-Recalls-Shift-Brake-Levers-Due-to-Crash-Hazard #sram #shiftbrakelever #loosening #brake #crash #injury #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TKLoQL8Nn/ The CPSC and the Lovevery company are recalling Slide & Seek Ball Run toys with Wooden Knobs as the packaging causes the wooden knobs to detach and become a choking hazard for young children. About 47,000 of these toys were sold online at Lovevery.com as part of the Babbler Play Kit. Take this toy away from your children and contact Lovevery at 1-888-520-0167 or via email at ballrun@lovevery.com for detailed instructions regarding recall registration for the refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Lovevery-Recalls-Slide-Seek-Ball-Runs-with-Wooden-Knobs-Due-to-Choking-Hazard #lovevery #ballrun #knob #choking #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TI2M_Lb-m/ The CPSC and Meijer are recalling DECEMBER HOME Replacement Candelabra Style Light Bulbs as some of the packages contain 3V rather than 120v bulbs intended for use with batteries rather than AC current and will explode if powered on with AC.  This creates laceration hazards. About 19,200 of these bulb packages were sold at Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Wisconsin. If you bought any of these recalled bulb packages, return them to the place of purchase of a full refund.  For more info, call Meijer at 1-800-927-8699. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Meijer-Recalls-December-Home-Branded-Candelabra-Style-Light-Bulbs-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard #meijer #candelabra #bulbs #explosion #laceration #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TIBfpLGvq/ The CPSC and Ekouaer are recalling all Ekouaer girl’s nightgowns made of 95% cotton and 5% spandex, with a screen print on the chest due to their failure to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear creating fire and burn risks. About 16.800 of these nightgowns were sold at amazon.com. Don’t permit your children to wear these nightgowns and contact Ekouaer at 1-800-608-1432 or via email at walshkelly15@gmail.com to arrange a refund.  You must cut the nightgowns into pieces and submit a photo to the email in order to obtain the refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Childrens-Nightgowns-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Regulations-Imported-by-Shenzhen-Weite-Information-Technology-Co-Ltd-Sold-Exclusively-by-Ekouaer-at-Amazon-com #ekouaer #girls #nightgowns #flammability #burns #recall