Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcevXIShoqw/Everything Sprouts and Calco Alfalfa Sprouts are contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli or Salmonella, both of which which cause serious illness. Affected: Alfalfa Sprouts lots #222, 223, 225, 226 and 230; Everything Sprouts Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix lots #222, 223, 226 and 230; and Zesty Garlic Mix cups, lots #222, 223, 225, 226 and 230.These recalled products were distsoldributed by Everything Sprouts to wholesale distributors and grocery stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin between May 27 and August 21, 2026. Do not eat any recalled sprouts or products containing the affected alfalfa sprouts. Immediately dispose of them and carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers they may have touched. Consumer contact: [email protected] on my website.#EverythingSproutsRecall #AlfalfaSprouts #EColi #Salmonella #FoodRecall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/Affected: NatureBest and HEB Soup Mix, Pico de Gallo varieties, Mild Cheddar & Jalapeño Stuffed Mushrooms, Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Mushrooms, and Diced Jalapeño products. Lot codes 190A26184 through 190A26216, with Best By/Use By dates generally ranging from July 13 through August 15, 2026.These affected products were sold to retail customers in Texas and Louisiana between July 3 and August 5, 2026. Don’t eat these recalled products. You should discard them or return them to the place of purchase. Consumer contact: NatureBest Precut & Produce LLC, 1-713-278-0425or the email [email protected] on my website.#NatureBestRecall #JalapenoRecall #Salmonella #FoodRecall #FDARecall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcesxpENwgs/Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems. Affected: lot codes X2741775, X2741859, X2744163, X2744706, X2746349, X2746490 and X2748743; coded production dates 26192, 26196, 26197, 26199, and 26203.These recalled jalapenos were sold at two Costco locations: Store #1487, 12717 Network Drive, Stafford, Texas, and Store #0655, 8282 Park Lane, Dallas, Texas. Do not eat these recalled jalapenos. Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. You can also callHardie’s Fresh Foods at 1-281-697-7067.References on my website.#JalapenoRecall #Salmonella #FoodRecall #FoodSafety #FDARecall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dcero1PpojM/This spread it contains undeclared cashew, pistachio and hazelnut, posing a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for people with an allergy or severe sensitivity to these tree nuts. Affected:lot L2755 with an expiration date of January 2, 2027. This recalled spread was sold through L-Nutra’s e-commerce site, ProlonLife.com, either as a direct purchase or as part of certain Prolon product bundles.Don’t consume this recalled spread if you have allergies to these nuts. Discard the product or complete L-Nutra’s recall response form at l-nutra.com/recall to arrange a return. You can also contact  L-Nutra at 1-888-926-5370 or via the email [email protected] on my website.#ProlonRecall #AllergyAlert #TreeNutAllergy #FoodRecall #FDARecall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcerADDBMwB/These glass fragments could cause lacerations and/or perforations to linings along the gastrointestinal tract. Affected:Outshine  Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry Fruit Bars and the Outshine Variety Pack both with Best Before dates ranging from May 31 through November 30, 2027.These affected products were sold at retailers nationwide. Do not eat these recalled fruit bars. Dspose of them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream at 1-800-392-4885.References on my website.#OutshineRecall #GlassContamination #FruitBarRecall #FoodSafety #FDARecall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DceqP9JstNV/These chips contain undeclared gluten creating a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for people with an allergy or severe sensitivity to gluten. Affected: Momchipz Veggie Chips – Broccoli Florets & Cauliflower,  Best Before 2026 AUGUST 31.This recalled product was sold via Amazon.com between March 2026 and June 2026. TDo not consume this recalled product if you have an allergy or severe sensitivity to gluten. Discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, call Exotique Foods Inc at 1-647-528-7080.References on my website.#MomchipzRecall #GlutenAlert #AllergyAlert #FoodRecall #FDARecall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcepdAuvUFY/Consuming these breads creates a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for people with an allergy or severe sensitivity to either milk or sesame. Affected: Prince Pan de Manjeca Spanish Style Bread; Prince Sesame Italian Bread Large; Prince Sesame French Bread Large; Prince Sesame Italian Bread; and Prince Sesame Long French Bread.The recalled breads were sold at bodegas and small retail markets around the Bronx and Westchester, New York. You may have purchased these breads and stored them in your freezer.Do not eat this recalled bread if you have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or sesame. Instead discard the product. For additional information about this recall, call Prince Bakery Inc at 1-718-584-2127.References on my website.#PrinceBakeryRecall #AllergyAlert #UndeclaredMilk #UndeclaredSesame #FoodSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DceoE53BWBE/This dog food contains metal foreign bodies that will cause serious oral, esophageal, and intestinal lacerations. Affected: Fromm Turkey Pâté, lot EP2A3306 551006, Best By 032029; and Fromm Diner Classics Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté lot EP2A3306 551029, Best By 032029.This recall covers 3,852 cases of Fromm Turkey Pâté and 1,973 cases of Fromm Diner Classics Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté that were sold at neighborhood pet stores and online outlets in the United States and Canada.Do not feed this recalled food to your dog and return the product to your retailer. If your dog has eaten the affected food and develops symptoms such as choking, vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy or stomach discomfort, contact your veterinarian. For additional informations call Fromm Family Foods at 1-800-325-6331 or use the email [email protected] on my website.#FrommRecall #DogFoodRecall #MetalContamination #PetSafety #FDARecall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcenC-TvAIZ/The diced jalapeños used in this product are contaminated with Salmonella creating a potential serious health risk. Affected: Jalapeno Avocado Dressing with Best By dates 11/05/2026, 11/13/2026, 11/18/2026 or 11/25/2026;The recalled dressing was sold through H-E-B grocery stores in Texas between July 13 and August 5, 2026. Donot eat the isecalled dressing. Return it to the H-E-B store where you purchased it for a full refund. For more information, contact Salata Dressings at 1-281-881-478 or via the email [email protected]. Do not use the product even if it looks or smells normal.References on my website.#SalataRecall #JalapenoAvocado #Salmonella #FoodRecall #FDARecall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcecQ3WxFqE/These mini-fridges have electrical switches that short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards. Affected: Cooluli 10-liter and 15-liter minifridges with batch numbers 1535 through 1545 and 1200000 through 1202080.About 250,000 minifridges were sold online at Amazon.com and Cooluli.com from January 2019 through October 2024.Sop using these recalled Minifridges and contact Cooluli at 1-718-834-5312 or via the email [email protected] for a free replacement power cord. You will be asked to enter your model and batch numbers at Cooluli's recall website to determine whether your unit is included. If it is recalled, you should unplug it, cut the power cord and submit photographs showing the model and batch numbers and the cut cord. Cooluli will provide a replacement DC power cord and a permanent sticker to cover the AC port. References on my website.#CooluliRecall #MinifridgeRecall #FireHazard #BurnHazard #SafetyRecall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcebC7rh5Y4/The small, powerful magnets inside the cubes can become loose if the cubes break or open, creating a serious magnet-ingestion hazard. If multiple magnets are swallowed, they can attract each other inside the body and cause intestinal blockage or perforation, blood poisoning and death. Affected: Goody King magnetic building sets including Unicorn, Dark Castle, Dinosaur, Farm, Firefighter, Forest, Galaxy, Game, Grassland Forest, Magic, Mineral Adventure, Sky Grass, Solid Blocks, Transparent Solid Blocks, Travel Game, Unicorn, Volcano Forest and Woods styles.Vidcast:  About 213,500 units were sold online at Amazon.com from January 2024 through July 2026.Stop allowing your children to play with these recalled magnetic building cubes and contact Yi Suen Commerce at [email protected] for a full refund. You will be provided with a prepaid return label to send the recalled cubes back for the refund.References on my website.#GoodyKingRecall #MagnetRecall #MagneticToyRecall #ChildSafety #SafetyRecall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DceaaRrtlDR/These baby jumpers, baby swings, and 2-in-1 baby jumper & swings are inherently unstable, posing fall and impact hazards. Also, the hanging restraint straps and seat openings can also pose strangulation hazards. Affected: Baby Jumper model jumper-01; Baby Swing model swing-1; 2-in-1 Jumper & Swing-A model jumper-01; and 2-in-1 Jumper & Swing-B model jumper-01. About 41,100 of these products were sold in the United States, with an additional 150 sold in Canada online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and TalecoGear.com from April 2021 through July 2026.Stop putting your babies in these recalled products immediately and contact Taleco Gear at [email protected] to receive a full refund. You will be given instructions for destroying the recalled product and emailing photos of the destroyed parts to obtain the refund. References on my website.#TalecoGearRecall #BabyProductRecall #StrangulationHazard #FallHazard #ChildSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DceZU9Rhwke/The fan blades separate from the fan motor flywheel, posing impact and injury hazards. Affected models: AK396H-MBK and model AK396H-BN.About 9,460 fans were sold exclusively at The Home Depot stores nationwide and online from January 2023 through October 2025.Stop running these recalled ceiling fans immediately and return the fan to a Home Depot store for a full store-credit refund or a refund to the card used for purchase. Alternatively, you can contact Youngo at 1-877-902-5588 or via the email [email protected] for a full refund by ACH payment or store credit in the form of a Home Depot gift card. You must provide proof of purchase or a photograph of the serial number inside the fan mounting plate, along with a photo showing proof of disposal.References on my website.#HamptonBayRecall #CeilingFanRecall #ImpactHazard #HomeSafety #SafetyRecall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DceYl2_BUFt/The use of these fire pits can cause uncontrolled fires, where flames burn across pooled or spilled alcohol, as well as flame jetting from fuel containers, creating a risk of serious burn injury or death. Affected: model BSFIREPIT01 (UPC 680079015930), BSFIREPIT02 (UPC 680079015947), and BSFIREPIT03 (UPC 680079015954).About 48,700 fire pits were sold nationwide at Macy’s, Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, Indoff, iBuy and Newton Buying Corp. stores, and online at Macys.com and other websites from February 2023 through December 2024.Stop using the seBrookstone-branded Tabletop Fire Pits immediately and contact Southern Telecom at 1-877-832-3822 or via the email [email protected] receive a full refund. You will have to email a photo of the fire pit marked “Recalled,” along with your name and the date written on it in permanent marker before disposing of the product. References on my website.#BrookstoneRecall #FirePitRecall #BurnHazard #FlameJetting #SafetyRecall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DceX6b-O7gn/These visors crack upon impact creating a risk of injury from laceration or impact hazards. Affected: CCM FMHVR Hybrid Visors marked “HVR” above the red “CCM” on the metal plate and have serial numbers beginning with “M/L” or “S/M”; recalled ACCHVR accessories have serial numbers beginning with “SR.”About 12,957 FMHVR Hybrid Visors and ACCHVR Replacement Visor Accessories were sold at Monkey Sports, Play It Again Sports, Pure Hockey, independent sporting-goods retailers and online at us.ccmhockey.com from May 2024 through April 2026. Stop wearing these recalled visors and visor accessories immediately and return them to the nearest participating retailer for a free replacement. For more information contact: CCM Hockey, at 1-800-451-4600 or via the email [email protected] on my website.#CCMRecall #HockeySafety #VisorRecall #LacerationHazard #SportsSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DceXKBphyxU/The circuit board can overheat, posing a serious risk of fire and burn injuries. Affected: Goal Zero YETI 3000X portable power stations sold from May 2020 through August 2025.About 46,200 YETI 3000X portable power stations were sold at REI stores nationwide and online at Costco.com, Backcountry.com, Goalzero.com and other online retailers. Stop charging and using these power station simmediately. You can install the free repair through a firmware update in the Goal Zero application, or contact Goal Zero to have the firmware installed at no cost. For more information, contact the company at 1-888-794-6250, or via the email [email protected]. mware Update.”References on my website.#GoalZeroRecall #YETI3000X #PowerStationRecall #FireHazard #SafetyRecall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DceWPIQOS5d/The rear brake caliper can crack or break reducing braking effectiveness and creating a risk of a serious injury or death in a crash. Affected: specific 2021–2024 GASGAS and Husqvarna off-road motorcycle models listed in the recall, with the VIN located on the right side of the steering head.About 21,040 motorcycles were sold in the United States, with another 4,140 sold in Canada through authorized GASGAS and Husqvarna dealers nationwide from September 2020 through June 2023.You should stop riding the recalled motorcycle immediately and contact an authorized GASGAS or Husqvarna Motorcycle dealer to schedule a free repair. To determine whether your motorcycle is affected, check the VIN through the recall-check pages on the GASGAS or Husqvarna websites that I show here. For more information, contact: GASGAS and Husqvarna, 888-985-6090.References on my website.#GASGASRecall #HusqvarnaRecall #MotorcycleRecall #BrakeFailure #SafetyRecall

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Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcWvLmFtfre/When the resident bacteria in your gut run out of fiber they begin to feed on the tissues of your intestinal linings. This the discovery of the Princeton University Ludwig Institute’s molecular biologists publishing their findings in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Their studies show that gastrointestinal tract microbes break down proteins from your  gut’s protective mucus layer.  As part of this process, toxic metabolites are synthesized leading to negative effects on your general health.How to defuse this dangerous process. Ingest fiber and other indigestible plant proteins that will direct bacterial metabolism to produce harmless and even beneficial byproducts.Your gut bacteria do need to be fed. A diet rich in fiber and whole plant foods keeps your gastrointestinal microbes satisfied and prevents them from destroying your intestines’ protective linings.References On My Website. https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2605226123#GutHealth #Fiber #Microbiome #Nutrition #HealthyAging

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcWuazhvODJ/The same material that creates lovely sweaters can help repair damaged bone. Prosthodontic specialists at King’s College London have developed a bone-repair scaffold  from keratin, the structural protein found in sheep’s wool. The researchers first demonstrated that this material can facilitate the formation of human bone from individual bone cells, osteoblasts. They then implanted the membranes into rats with large skull defects that would not normally heal on their own. The keratin scaffolds supported new bone growth and remained stable while integrating with surrounding tissue.When comparing sheep keratin with collagen, the material conventionally used to stimulate bone regrowth, their studies show that the bone produced with keratin is more organized, has better-aligned fibers, and is anatomically more similar to natural bone. Another advantage: wool is a renewable and scalable source of this very useful keratin biomaterial. At this time, sheep keratin has only been tested in animals.  Once clinical studies confirm its safety and effectiveness, it may be a game-changer for reconstructive surgery.References On My Website. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/scientists-turn-wool-into-sustainable-material-for-bone-repair.#BoneRegeneration #RegenerativeMedicine #MedicalResearch #Biomaterials #HealthyAging

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcWtvcxwJty/A new research review from Victoria University suggests that exercise helps your aging brain take out the trash. Keeping your body in motion supports the brain’s glymphatic system, a waste-clearance network that goes into overdrive during sleep.The review, published in Trends in Neurosciences, examines evidence from both human and animal studies. The consensus of the reviewed studies:  exercise improves glymphatic function with healthier blood vessels, reduced brain inflammation, lower resting norepinephrine, and better deep sleep and slow-wave activity.This principle is important since the glymphatic system helps clear waste products from the brain, including those implicated in neurodegenerative disease. But the study authors emphasize that their work is a review of existing evidence, not proof that exercise prevents dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. More research is needed to determine exactly how much exercise, and what type, produces the greatest benefit.References On My Website. #BrainHealth #HealthyAging #Exercise #DementiaResearch #AlzheimersResearch

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcWtB_Euen9/A child who chooses to sit alone at recess isn't necessarily lonely or unhappy.  A new University of Georgia study suggests that some children genuinely prefer solitude and can be perfectly content, provided that they still feel that they belong.Researchers studied 473 fourth- and fifth-graders from Georgia elementary schools. Children who are comfortable being alone but are comfortable with their classmates generally report satisfying relationships with both individual friends and the larger classroom group.The distinction is important. Children who don’t place much value on belonging are more likely to turn down social invitations, become increasingly isolated, and ultimately feel dissatisfied with their peer relationships. What starts as preferring solitude can develop into a downward spiral of social exclusion.The investigators advise parents and teachers not to force a solitary child into a large group activity. A better approach respects the child's desire for time alone while encouraging group participation beginning with several children who share similar interests. The goal: offer the  child who prefers solitude meaningful opportunities to connect.References On My Website.#ChildDevelopment #KidsHealth #Parenting #SocialSkills #MentalHealth

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcWsUl8J3v5/A new automated MRI system developed by researchers at the USC-Keck School of Medicine makes experimental stroke treatments easier to evaluate. It potentially helps prevent promising therapies from being discarded due to inconsistent laboratory data.The open-source system was tested on 2,442 mice and rats across six research centers as part of the NIH-sponsored Stroke Preclinical Assessment Network. It automatically checks image quality, adjusts for differences among MRI scanners, identifies the brain, and measures stroke injury, swelling, displacement, and longer-term tissue loss.When researchers compare its measurements with those made by imaging experts, the automated results are extremely close. The system is also able to reduce differences caused by scanners and imaging environments allowing researchers at multiple institutions to apply the same analytical standards to thousands of scans. More than 2,200 animals were scanned two days after experimental stroke, while about 1,750 were scanned again roughly a month later.The technology combines deep learning to identify the brain with transparent, rule-based methods to assess the resulting injury. That is important because researchers can see how the system reaches its conclusions rather than relying entirely on a “black box” AI model.Remember, though, that this technology does not treat stroke and is not designed to analyze human stroke scans. Its potential value is earlier in the process: by making animal studies more consistent and reproducible, it helps researchers identify which experimental stroke treatments deserve development for human clinical trials.References on my website. #StrokeResearch #MRI #BrainHealth #MedicalResearch #AIinMedicine

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcWreyUvRbn/A large new Danish study , published in JAMA Network, suggests that body weight during childhood impacts when a woman later has her first child.The investigators analyzed health records for more than 60,000 women born in Copenhagen between 1950 and 1989, tracking body weight patterns from ages 6 through 15 and reproductive outcomes for as long as 45 years. Women with an overweight or obesity trend during childhood had a lower likelihood of giving birth later in life and the association bcomes stronger with age. For these women, the incidence of giving birth was 22% lower at ages 25 to 29 and 44% lower at ages 35 to 45 compared with women who had an average weight pattern during childhood.The good news is that the data do not demonstrate that excessive childhood weight patterns are associated with overall infertility. In fact, women with childhood obesity show a slightly lower rate of primary infertility.References On My Website. #WomensHealth #ChildhoodObesity #Fertility #ReproductiveHealth #MedicalResearch

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcWqiJwuoyQ/More than two decades ago, women with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer received an experimental vaccine. Researchers later found that the patients who survived more than 18 years still had immune cells capable of recognizing their cancer. Their long-lasting capable killer cells all bore CD27, a marker associated with long-lasting immune memory.Fast forward to the present day. Duke University investigators tested this idea in mice. The results: combining a HER2 vaccine with an antibody that activates CD27 produces complete tumor regression in about 40% of mice, compared with just 6% receiving the vaccine alone. Adding additional therapy to enhance CD8 T cells pushed tumor rejection to nearly 90%.This study suggest that CD4 “helper” T cells appear to play a much bigger role than scientists once thought. The researchers believe strengthening this immune memory by triggering CD27 could eventually make cancer vaccines more effective and longer lasting.Keep in mind, though, that this new strategy remains experimental and has not yet been shown to improve survival in people.References On My Website. #CancerVaccine #BreastCancer #CancerResearch #Immunotherapy #HealthNews

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcWprVQxM2m/That soothing pink noise playing beside your bed may not be helping your sleep after all.A University of Pennsylvania study published in the journal Sleep tested 25 healthy adults in a sleep laboratory for seven nights. Researchers compared aircraft noise, continuous pink noise, the two together, and earplugs.The results are surprising. Aircraft noise reduces deep sleep by about 23 minutes per night. But pink noise produces a different problem: at 50 decibels, it reduces REM sleep by nearly 19 minutes. REM is important for memory, emotional regulation and brain development.When pink noise is combined with aircraft noise, sleep architecture deteriorated further, with both deep and REM sleep reduced and about 15 additional minutes of wakefulness.Earplugs are more helpful. They largely prevente the sleep disruption caused by environmental noise, although their protection weakens at the loudest noise level tested. This was a small, short-term laboratory study, and it does not prove that every sound machine is harmful. Since millions of people use continuous broadband noise to help them sleep, the researchers say that additional studies are needed, particularly in children. References On My Website. https://academic.oup.com/sleep/article/49/5/zsag001/8452884#SleepHealth #PinkNoise #REMsleep #SleepScience #BrainHealth

Vids https://www.instagram.com/p/DcWoqwXsnDI/The the fall and winter ahead, CoVid will be on the rise. With that in mind, know that there is a new COVID antiviral available to Americans. It is unique in that it can prevent a CoVid infection following a definite exposure to the virusXocova, or ensitrelvir, was FDA-approved in May 2026 specifically for post-exposure prevention of symptomatic COVID-19 in adults and children 12 and over. In its Phase 3 trial, 2.9% of people receiving Xocova developed COVID, compared with 9% receiving placebo, 68% reduction.The other antiviral, the familiar Paxlovid remains FDA-approved for treating mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults at high risk for severe disease. It should be started as soon as possible and within five days of symptom onset. Paxlovid has demonstrated a substantial reduction in hospitalizations and death for high-risk patients.Know too that both of these drugs target the coronavirus protease, and both drugs have important drug-interaction warnings.So the distinction is simple: exposed but not sick, Xocova would be the relevant option. Tested positive with symptomatic COVID and at high risk, Paxlovid remains the established oral treatment.References on my website. #COVID19 #Xocova #Ensitrelvir #Paxlovid #Antiviral

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcWoDOruRGR/Could eating full-fat cheese actually be associated with a lower risk of dementia? A study of 27,670 adults finds that consuming full-fat cheese is associated with a lower risk of dementia.The Swedish epidemiologists followed study participants for a median of nearly 25 years, during which 3,208 developed dementia. People eating at least 50 grams of full-fat cheese daily have a 13% lower risk of all-cause dementia compared with those eating less than 15 grams. Even people without a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s have a lower statistical risk. It wasn’t only cheese. Higher intake of full-fat cream is associated with a 16% lower overall dementia risk.There is a catch-22: this was an observational study. People who ate more full-fat dairy also tende to have healthier characteristics, including lower rates of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and stroke.So…….Don’t start wolfing down more cheese to prevent dementia. This study is intriguing, but it only shows an association, not cause and effect. The best formula for maintaining your brain is a balanced diet, exercise, and adequate sleep.References On My Website. #Dementia #BrainHealth #NutritionResearch #Cheese #HealthNewsDementia, BrainHealth, NutritionResearch, Cheese, HealthNews

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcWm9zAvw31/Melanoma is a cancer uniquely sensitive to the human immune system. Use of immune-booster checkpoint inhibitors has already extended the lives of countless melanoma patients with advanced, metastatic disease.Now, from the immunologic wizards at Boston’s Moderna, the company that crash-engineered one of the highly effective CoVid vaccines, comes another mRNA vaccine that kindles new hope for melanoma patients. This time the vaccine is a customized medication designed to turbocharge immunity to a persons own melanoma. Moderna calls the resultant medication intismeran autogene. It is created by analyzing the DNA of the patient’s melanoma, creating appropriate mRNA to code for tumor-specific markers, and encapsulating the mRNA in a protective lipid envelope.A five-year update of the randomized phase IIb KEYNOTE-942 melanoma trial provides very encouraging evidence. Researchers across the globe tested this individualized mRNA-based neoantigen therapy, plus Merck’s checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab, Keytruda, versus pembrolizumab alone in 157 patients whose high-risk stage III or IV melanoma had been surgically removed.After a median of about five years, the combination of the Moderna vaccine plus the Merck checkpoint inhibitor cut the risk of recurrence or death by 49% and the risk of distant metastasis or death by 59% compared with pembrolizumab alone.At four years, 72.4% of patients receiving the combination remained recurrence-free, compared with 49.1% receiving pembrolizumab alone.The combo treatment also produces stronger and more persistent T-cell responses, with no new safety issues.Although overall survival currently favors the combination, a larger double-blind, randomized phase III trial will be necessary to close the deal.  Also, parallel trials of this cancer vaccine-checkpoint inhibitor combo therapy are underway for lung, kidney, and bladder cancers.Let me finish on a personal note. I am a melanoma survivor following surgery and checkpoint immunotherapy as part of a clinical trial. I have always been a firm believer in cancer immunotherapy having earned a masters degree in immunology and having completed a 3 year fellowship in cancer surgery and immunotherapy at the NIH’s National Cancer Institute. So if you have cancer or are a loved on of some who does have it, know this. Cancer, while life-threatening, IS a chronic disease. You can live with it as well as die with it. If you develop it, opt for the best available therapy. That allows you to live another day when a new development, like this personal cancer vaccine, will increase yours odds of beating it for good.References on my website.#Melanoma #CancerVaccine #mRNA #CancerResearch #Immunotherapy #moderna

Webcast - Medical and Healthcare News - 3rd Week of August 2026Vidcast:  https://www.facebook.com/reel/1422131509978799Personalized mRNA Melanoma Cancer Vaccine Saves LivesYour Favorite Cheese Could Sharpen Your ThinkingWe Now Have TWO Antivirals ?To Battle CoVidSound Machines Might Be Making Your Sleep WorseA Decades Old Cancer Vaccine Suggests A Strategy For Improving Today’s Cancer TherapyChildhood Obesity Reduces Chance of Late-In-Life ChildbirthAutomated MR Imaging Aids New Stroke Therapy DevelopmentKids Who Prefer Solitude May Be Perfectly NormalExercise Helps Older Brains Eradicate CobwebsSheep’s Wool Helps Repair BoneAnother Reason To Consume FiberReferences On My Website. #Melanoma #CancerResearch #MedicalResearch #HealthNews #ScienceNews

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcF1-CAM8-N/This strain of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and, in some people, a serious kidney complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome. Affected: GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed Berries. All lots are included in the recall.These recalled frozen berries were sold at Publix stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. PDo not not consume any of these recalled GreenWise frozen berry products. Contact Publix Customer Care by phone at 1-(800) 242-1227 for instructions, then discard the products or return them to any Publix store for a full refund.References on my website.#FoodRecall #EColi #Publix #GreenWise #FoodSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcF1OYyPFdu/Some of these cookies were sold in foreign-language packaging that did not include English ingredient lists, nutrition facts, or required allergen declarations. People with allergies to wheat, soy, milk, egg, or tree nut (coconut) could experience a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Affected: cookies with Chocolate Truffle Coating & Apricot Filling and cookies with Apricot Filling and Cocoa Topping with Coconut Sprinkles.These recalled cookies were sold at all Lidl US retail stores in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia between July 15 and July 28, 2026. Do not consume these cookies if you have an allergy or sensitivity to wheat, soy, milk, egg, or tree nut (coconut). Contact Lidl US Customer Care by phone at 1-(844) 747-5435 for instructions, then discard the product or return it to your nearest Lidl store for a full refund. A receipt is not required.References on my website.#FoodRecall #AllergyAlert #LidlUS #ShortbreadCookies #FoodSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcF0sgaNzHK/These products contain small aluminum slivers from baking pans used during production. Affected: baked products produced July 1 through July 30, 2026, with Best By dates ranging from July 6, 2026 through August 5, 2026.The recalled products were distributed to retail locations that have now been notified to remove the affected products from store shelves. Do not consume any of these products. Contact Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods by phone at 1-804-340-3050 for instructions, then return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.References on my website.#FoodRecall #Ukrops #ProductRecall #FoodSafety #ConsumerAlert

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcF0Gs0M0SD/This bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Affected: lot Code LB028ACP04, Expiration Date January 28, 2027. The recalled product was sold at Walmart stores in 19 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington, and Wyoming. Do not consume this pistachio nut butter. Contact Boticelli Foods by phone at 1-631-543-7000, extension 203, or by email at [email protected] for instructions, then return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.References on my website.#FoodRecall #Salmonella #PistachioButter #bettergoods #FoodSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcE7xYUuAum/Those with an egg allergy or severe sensitivity could suffer a serious or even life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat the product. Affected: product with Best By dates 11/23/26 and 1/9/27.The recalled frozen desserts were sold in Ann Arbor and Brighton, Michigan. NDo not eat these frozen dessert sandwiches. Contact Blank Slate Creamery by phone at 1-734-580-2437 for instructions, then return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.References on my website.#FoodRecall #EggAllergy #FrozenDessert #BlankSlateCreamery #FoodSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcE6y2FBIsn/Those with a fish allergy could experience a serious or even life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat the product. The problem occurred when a fish-containing soba sauce was mistakenly packaged in certain kits, but fish was not listed on the label. Affected: Sura Tanmen Hot and Sour Flavor Premium Japanese Noodles & Soup Base, Lot Code 1226183.A total of 134 packages are included in the recall. This products was a sold only in Hawaii between July 9 and July 29, 2026 at Don Don Donki, Don Quijote, H-Mart Kakaako, Marukai Hawaii, Nijiya Market, Times Super Market, Tokyo Central, Roy’s Restaurant at Ko Olina, Suisan Company, Golden Touch Trading, and other participating retailers. Do not eat this product and it the place of purchase for a full refund. Contact Sun Noodle of Honolulu by phone at (808) 841-5808 or via email at [email protected] for instructions.References on my website.#FoodRecall #RecallAlert #FishAllergy #SunNoodle #FoodSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcE6JWbxMt-/Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, frail or elderly people and people with weakened immune systems. Affected: Food to Live Organic SuperGreens Powder Mix, Organic Moringa Leaf Powder, Organic Kale Powder, Kale Powder, Organic Wheatgrass Powder, Organic Wheatgrass Powder, Organic Spirulina Powder, Organic Algae Powder Mix and Organic SuperGrass Powder with lots SO-72558 through SO-79374, as well as codes VFD/ORG/MORP/B/25, C25051312 and OSP251001.These recalled products were sold nationwide to consumers and businesses online through FoodToLive.com, FoodInBulk.com and other online marketplaces. TDo not eat any recalled Food to Live green powder product. If you have an affected product, return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For questions, contact Lexunder Inc. at 1-718-717-1029 or [email protected]. References on my website.#FoodToLive #Salmonella #FoodRecall #FoodSafety #RecallAlert

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcE5hQzRKVm/This recall follows a voluntary recall of fresh jalapeños by Coast Citrus Distributors and an FDA and CDC investigation of a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to those peppers. Salmonella can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain and can sometimes cause serious or fatal systemic infections. Affected: finished products containing jalapeños with “Best If Used By” dates up to and including August 16, 2026 under brands and store names including Trader Joe’s, Freshness Guaranteed, Taylor Farms, Private Selection and unbranded labels at Hannaford, Kroger, Stop & Shop, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart and Whole Foods.The recalled products were sold in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin and West Virginia. Do not eat any of these recalled products containing jalapeños. Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Questions? Contact Taylor Fresh Foods customer care at 855-455-0098.References on my website.#JalapenoRecall #Salmonella #FoodRecall #FoodSafety #RecallAlert

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcE49E1zAra/A packaging defect allow the products to leak under pressure, creating a risk of explosion. Affected: Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip 6.76 fl. Oz/200 ml in aluminum cans with 25 recalled batch codes listed on the slide. 2901X4577N, 2901X4578N, 290265P91O, 290665Q30O, 290855N31O, 290866R38P, 290994281N, 291046L06P, 291174W17N, 291435H76O, 291435H77O, 291455N33O, 291515A59O, 291515A99O, 291515B01O, 291555N33O, 291615B01O, 291616B68P, 291716B69P, 291825E960, 291925E96O, 292015B73O, 2928Y538BO, 2928Y539BO, and 293066U32P.The recalled mousse was sold in Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Washington. Stop using this recalled product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For questions, contact Henkel at 1-800-234-4672. References on my website.#SchwarzkopfProfessional #OsisGrip #CosmeticRecall #RecallAlert #ProductSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcE4ZFMNti8/The rockets can explode before reaching their intended height, creating serious explosion and burn hazards. Affected: World Class Fireworks “Skull Strobe” Rockets. About 132,440 recalled rockets were sold at fireworks stores nationwide from March 2025 through June 2026. Do not light these fireworks. Return the recalled fireworks to the retail store where you purchased them or to the nearest Jake’s Fireworks retail location to receive your refund. For more information, contact Jake’s Fireworks by phone at 855-587-8816 or via email at [email protected] for instructions on receiving a full refund.#Recall #Fireworks #ExplosionHazard #BurnHazard #ProductRecall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcE3lH-Pez1/The steel cable, turnbuckle, and seat can detach or break during use, creating a dangerous fall hazard. The spring brakes are also not stiff enough to safely slow riders, and the kits lack an emergency braking system, creating serious collision and fall hazards.About 60,720 zipline kits and 19,120 separately sold spring brakes were sold on Amazon.com from March 2020 through May 2026. Sop using these recalled TT Trsmima zipline kits and spring brakes immediately. Contact Trsmima by email at [email protected] for instructions on receiving a full refund. To qualify, uninstall and destroy the zipline kit by cutting the safety belt, seat rope, and, if included, the ratchet strap in half, then discard all components, including the cable, spring brake, turnbuckle, and trolley. Stand-alone spring brakes should also be discarded. Email photographs showing the destroyed and discarded products to the company to receive your refund.References on my website.#Recall #Zipline #PlaygroundSafety #FallHazard #ProductRecall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcE26Jvvg0T/Internal electrical components tend to short circuit and ignite, creating a serious fire and burn hazard that can result in severe injury or death. Affected: model numbers BCD-215V-62H, GLR76TRDER, GLR76TBKER, GLR76TBEER, and GLR76TWEER. Only units with date codes from December 2018 through December 2020 are included. About 121,680 refrigerators were sold at Home Depot stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com for between $330 and $520 from January 2019 through September 2022. Unplug and stop using these recalled refrigerators until repairs have been completed. Contact Galanz Americas by phone at 888-462-0579, by email at [email protected], or online to schedule a free in-home repair by a qualified technician.References on my website.#Recall #FireHazard #RefrigeratorRecall #HomeSafety #ProductRecall

Vidcast:   https://www.instagram.com/p/DcE2Uu0BwoP/Users can become trapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the mattress, creating a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death from asphyxiation. The bed rails also lack the required hazard warning labels. Affected: Model BR-11.About 12,000 bed rails were sold exclusively on Amazon.com from July 2024 through May 2026. Stop using these recalled bed rails immediately. Contact Luqiba via email at [email protected] for instructions on receiving a full refund. To qualify for the refund, dismantle the bed rail, cut off the safety strap and storage bag, write “RECALLED” in permanent marker on the upper and lower rails, email a photograph of the destroyed bed rail to [email protected], and then dispose of the destroyed product.References on my website.#Recall #BedRail #SeniorSafety #AsphyxiationRisk #ProductRecall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcE0Dm3sC2r/These keychains violate the federal safety standard for products containing button-cell batteries. The batteries are easily accessible to children, creating a serious ingestion hazard. In addition, the products and packaging do not contain the warnings required under Reese’s Law. If swallowed, button-cell batteries can cause severe internal chemical burns and death. Affected: model KKC-6071. About 9,600 keychains were sold at gas stations and discount stores nationwide, and online at divaatheartsj.com, from June 2025 through June 2026. Stop using these laser pointer keychains immediately. Contact KC Import and Export by phone at 323-268-2803 or via email at [email protected] for instructions on receiving a refund. To receive your refund, email a photograph showing the keychains have been disposed of in the trash. Remember that button-cell batteries should be disposed of or recycled according to your local hazardous waste regulations.References on my website.#Recall #ButtonBattery #LaserPointer #ChildSafety #ProductRecallRecall, ButtonBattery, LaserPointer, ChildSafety, ProductRecall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcE01FqBYiT/These attic stairway ladders equipped with gas struts have spreader bolts that break while the ladder is in use, creating a serious fall hazard that can result in severe injury or death. Affected: Louisville, Featherlite, Lite, and Century attic stairway ladders with gas struts only. Aluminum or wood-frame folding attic ladders with handrails. About 1,770,000 ladders were sold in the United States and an additional 13,054 were sold in Canada at The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Do It Best, Orgill, other retailers nationwide, and online at Amazon.com from November 2012 through July 2026. Sop climbing these recalled attic stairway ladder immediately. Contact Louisville Ladder by phone at 888-679-5132 or register online at Atticstairwayrecall.expertinquiry.com to receive a free repair kit. Have the ladder’s model number, located on the inside of the attic door, available when you register. If your ladder is included in the recall, you will receive a free repair kit containing two replacement ¼-inch spreader bolts, washers, lock nuts, and installation instructions.References on my website.#Recall #LadderSafety #FallHazard #HomeSafety #ProductRecall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcEyxvRJ2th/They violate the federal toy safety standard for button-cell batteries. Children can easily access the lithium coin battery inside the headbands. If swallowed, these batteries can cause severe internal chemical burns and even death. Affected: Models 46310, 46309, and 44694. Model 46310.About 25,200 headbands were sold at retail dollar stores and gift stores, primarily in California, Texas, and Arizona, from November 2023 through April 2026. Stop using these Easter LED Headbands immediately. Contact OKK Trading by phone at 323-725-8800 or via email at [email protected] for instructions on receiving a full refund. You will be asked to email a photograph showing the product has been properly disposed of in the trash. Remember that button-cell batteries should be disposed of or recycled according to your local hazardous waste regulations.References on my website.#Recall #ProductRecall #ButtonBattery #ChildSafety #ToySafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcEyAWqJOSS/These chargers contain lithium coin batteries that can be easily accessed by children. The batteries supplied with the charger are also not in child-resistant packaging, and the packaging does not contain the warnings required by Reese’s Law. If a button cell or coin battery is swallowed, it can cause serious internal chemical burns and death. Affected: model SKLC-0420-0040.About 4,930 chargers were sold online at Amazon.com from August 2024 through March 2026. Stop using this charger immediately, remove the batteries, and place them where children cannot access them. Contact A2batt by email at [email protected] or online at www.eemb.com/Recall for a full refund. You will be asked to write “RECALL” on the charger. If the batteries remain in their packaging, dispose of them according to local hazardous-waste guidelines and email A2batt a photo of their  disposal. References on my website.#EEMB #BatteryRecall #ReesesLaw #ChildSafety #RecallAlert

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcDL_pchXDQ/Schwarzkopf  Professional  Osis GRIP Packages ExplodeTaylor Fresh Foods Jalapeños-containing Products Have Salmonella ContaminationFood To Live Green Powder Products Have Salmonella ContaminationSura Tanmen Noodle Kits Contain Undeclared Fish AllergenBlank Slate Creamery Vegan Coconut Fudge Sandwiches Have Undeclared Eggbettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter Has Salmonella ContaminationUkrop’s Homestyle Foods Baked Spaghetti and Bread Pudding Products Contain Metal FragmentsEridanous Shortbread CookieHave Undeclared Allergens Publix’s GreenWise Organic Frozen Berries Have E. coli Contamination#FDARecalls #FoodSafety #Salmonella #AllergenAlert #ProductRecalls

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcDJ2rwzz9w/EEMB Lithium-ion Coin Battery Chargers Are Child Ingestion HazardsEaster LED Headbands Contain Dangerous Button BatteriesLouisville Attic Stairway Ladders Can Dump YouMini Laser Pointer Keychains Have Button Battery DangersLIUQIBAX  Adult Bed Rails Can EntrapGalanz Retro Refrigerators Catch FireTT Trsmima Backyard Zipline Kits and Brakes Causes Dangerous Falssl and Collision Hazards DiscoveredWorld Class “Skull Strobe” Fireworks Rockets Explode Prematurely#CPSC #ProductRecalls #ConsumerSafety #ProductSafety #RecallAlert