# vidcast (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover vidcast. Page: Feed: --- ## [Another Reason To Consume Fiber](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howard-g-smith-reports/episodes/Another-Reason-To-Consume-Fiber-e3noo9t) _2026-08-22 · Howard G. Smith MD, AM · Dr. Howard Smith Reports_ 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 P roceedings of the National Academy of Sciences . Their studies show that gastrointestinal tract microbes break… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d900dcd0/podcast/play/124591869/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-22%2F430344563-44100-2-1af0384bf9093.mp3) ## [Sheep’s Wool Helps Repair Bone](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howard-g-smith-reports/episodes/Sheeps-Wool-Helps-Repair-Bone-e3noo4k) _2026-08-22 · Howard G. Smith MD, AM · Dr. Howard Smith Reports_ 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,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d900dcd0/podcast/play/124591700/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-22%2F430344333-44100-2-685eedcacc1a3.mp3) ## [Exercise Helps Older Brains Eradicate Cobwebs](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howard-g-smith-reports/episodes/Exercise-Helps-Older-Brains-Eradicate-Cobwebs-e3nonvu) _2026-08-22 · Howard G. Smith MD, AM · Dr. Howard Smith Reports_ 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.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d900dcd0/podcast/play/124591550/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-22%2F430344131-44100-2-0b243485c05c1.mp3) ## [Kids Who Prefer Solitude May Be Perfectly Normal](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howard-g-smith-reports/episodes/Kids-Who-Prefer-Solitude-May-Be-Perfectly-Normal-e3nonrh) _2026-08-22 · Howard G. Smith MD, AM · Dr. Howard Smith Reports_ 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… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d900dcd0/podcast/play/124591409/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-22%2F430343947-44100-2-4b9849244a7eb.mp3) ## [Automated MR Imaging Aids New Stroke Therapy Development](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howard-g-smith-reports/episodes/Automated-MR-Imaging-Aids-New-Stroke-Therapy-Development-e3nonnf) _2026-08-22 · Howard G. Smith MD, AM · Dr. Howard Smith Reports_ 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… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d900dcd0/podcast/play/124591279/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-22%2F430343770-44100-2-01ff9dc4481b6.mp3) ## [Childhood Obesity Reduces Chance of Late-In-Life Childbirth](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howard-g-smith-reports/episodes/Childhood-Obesity-Reduces-Chance-of-Late-In-Life-Childbirth-e3nonic) _2026-08-22 · Howard G. Smith MD, AM · Dr. Howard Smith Reports_ 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… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d900dcd0/podcast/play/124591116/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-22%2F430343532-44100-2-6880f89af0c99.mp3) ## [A Decades Old Cancer Vaccine Suggests A Strategy For Improving Today’s Cancer Therapy](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howard-g-smith-reports/episodes/A-Decades-Old-Cancer-Vaccine-Suggests-A-Strategy-For-Improving-Todays-Cancer-Therapy-e3nonbh) _2026-08-22 · Howard G. Smith MD, AM · Dr. Howard Smith Reports_ 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.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d900dcd0/podcast/play/124590897/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-22%2F430343244-44100-2-d92b8385853dd.mp3) ## [Sound Machines Might Be Making Your Sleep Worse](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howard-g-smith-reports/episodes/Sound-Machines-Might-Be-Making-Your-Sleep-Worse-e3non5j) _2026-08-22 · Howard G. Smith MD, AM · Dr. Howard Smith Reports_ 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… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d900dcd0/podcast/play/124590707/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-22%2F430342994-44100-2-9e78b434c83b4.mp3) ## [We Now Have TWO Antivirals To Battle CoVid](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howard-g-smith-reports/episodes/We-Now-Have-TWO-Antivirals-To-Battle-CoVid-e3nomvu) _2026-08-22 · Howard G. Smith MD, AM · Dr. Howard Smith Reports_ 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 virus Xocova, or ensitrelvir, was FDA-approved in May 2026 specifically for post-exposure prevention of symptomatic… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d900dcd0/podcast/play/124590526/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-22%2F430342751-44100-2-76f47a618dde6.mp3) ## [Your Favorite Cheese Could Sharpen Your Thinking](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howard-g-smith-reports/episodes/Your-Favorite-Cheese-Could-Sharpen-Your-Thinking-e3nomq1) _2026-08-22 · Howard G. Smith MD, AM · Dr. Howard Smith Reports_ 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… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d900dcd0/podcast/play/124590337/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-22%2F430342471-44100-2-d76213c08d32.mp3) ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZdtdT1t2N63l) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Publix’s GreenWise Organic Frozen Berries Have E. coli Contamination](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howard-g-smith-reports/episodes/Publixs-GreenWise-Organic-Frozen-Berries-Have-E--coli-Contamination-e3nf8n5) _2026-08-16 · Howard G. Smith MD, AM · Dr. Howard Smith Reports_ 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… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d900dcd0/podcast/play/124280997/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-16%2F429923901-44100-2-c8ff7088a8491.mp3) ## [Eridanous Shortbread CookieHave Undeclared Allergens](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howard-g-smith-reports/episodes/Eridanous-Shortbread-CookieHave-Undeclared-Allergens-e3nf8k9) _2026-08-16 · Howard G. Smith MD, AM · Dr. Howard Smith Reports_ 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… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d900dcd0/podcast/play/124280905/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-16%2F429923733-44100-2-1096a137cc1d5.mp3) ## [Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods Baked Spaghetti and Bread Pudding Products Contain Metal Fragments](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howard-g-smith-reports/episodes/Ukrops-Homestyle-Foods-Baked-Spaghetti-and-Bread-Pudding-Products-Contain-Metal-Fragments-e3nf8g4) _2026-08-16 · Howard G. Smith MD, AM · Dr. Howard Smith Reports_ 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… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d900dcd0/podcast/play/124280772/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-16%2F429923551-44100-2-8e339b940e33.mp3) ## [bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter Has Salmonella Contamination](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howard-g-smith-reports/episodes/bettergoods-Pistachio-Nut-Butter-Has-Salmonella-Contamination-e3nf8dg) _2026-08-16 · Howard G. Smith MD, AM · Dr. Howard Smith Reports_ 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,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d900dcd0/podcast/play/124280688/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-16%2F429923436-44100-2-25d589040c699.mp3) ## [Blank Slate Creamery Vegan Coconut Fudge Sandwiches Have Undeclared Egg](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howard-g-smith-reports/episodes/Blank-Slate-Creamery-Vegan-Coconut-Fudge-Sandwiches-Have-Undeclared-Egg-e3neups) _2026-08-15 · Howard G. Smith MD, AM · Dr. Howard Smith Reports_ 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. N Do not eat these frozen dessert sandwiches. Contact Blank Slate Creamery by… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d900dcd0/podcast/play/124270844/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-15%2F429909432-44100-2-48a45d03c67d2.mp3) ## [Sura Tanmen Noodle Kits Contain Undeclared Fish Allergen](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howard-g-smith-reports/episodes/Sura-Tanmen-Noodle-Kits-Contain-Undeclared-Fish-Allergen-e3neujk) _2026-08-15 · Howard G. Smith MD, AM · Dr. Howard Smith Reports_ 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… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d900dcd0/podcast/play/124270644/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-15%2F429909159-44100-2-9fa223f6c0245.mp3) ## [Food To Live Green Powder Products Have Salmonella Contamination](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howard-g-smith-reports/episodes/Food-To-Live-Green-Powder-Products-Have-Salmonella-Contamination-e3neuf6) _2026-08-15 · Howard G. Smith MD, AM · Dr. Howard Smith Reports_ 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… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d900dcd0/podcast/play/124270502/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-15%2F429908957-44100-2-3ebc9ce23a1bf.mp3) ## [Taylor Fresh Foods Jalapeños-containing Products Have Salmonella Contamination](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howard-g-smith-reports/episodes/Taylor-Fresh-Foods-Jalapeos-containing-Products-Have-Salmonella-Contamination-e3neubl) _2026-08-15 · Howard G. Smith MD, AM · Dr. Howard Smith Reports_ 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… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d900dcd0/podcast/play/124270389/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-15%2F429908779-44100-2-36669b6d675ab.mp3) ## [Schwarzkopf Professional Osis GRIP Packages Explode](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howard-g-smith-reports/episodes/Schwarzkopf--Professional--Osis-GRIP-Packages-Explode-e3neu7d) _2026-08-15 · Howard G. Smith MD, AM · Dr. Howard Smith Reports_ 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,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d900dcd0/podcast/play/124270253/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-15%2F429908580-44100-2-1cd3e296b644a.mp3) ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7ILcgf3yGU16) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [World Class “Skull Strobe” Fireworks Rockets Explode Prematurely](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howard-g-smith-reports/episodes/World-Class-Skull-Strobe-Fireworks-Rockets-Explode-Prematurely-e3neu45) _2026-08-15 · Howard G. Smith MD, AM · Dr. Howard Smith Reports_ 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… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d900dcd0/podcast/play/124270149/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-15%2F429908435-44100-2-c2e948a7883f6.mp3)