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Howard G. Smith, M.D. is a former radio medical editor and talk show host in the Boston Metro area. His "Medical Minute" of health and wellness news and commentary was a regular weekday feature on WBZ-AM, WRKO-AM, and WMRE-AM. His popular two-way talk show, Dr. Howard Smith OnCall, was regularly heard Sunday morning and middays on WBZ.

Dr. Smith has adopted audio and video podcasting as conduits for HEALTH NEWS YOU SHOULD USE. Based on the latest medical, health, and wellness literature these reports provide practical information you can use to keep yourself and your family healthy. Many reports have video versions, and Dr. Smith’s YouTube Channel may be found at: http://bit.ly/2rNw6XQ

Trained at Harvard Medical School and a long-time faculty member at Boston Children’s Hospital, he practiced Pediatric Otolaryngology for 40 years in Boston, Southern California, and in central Connecticut.  He is now based in New York City.

If you have questions or suggestions about this content, please email the doctor at drhowardsmith.reports@gmail.com or leave him a message at 516-778-8864.  His website is: www.drhowardsmith.com.

Please note that the news, views, commentary, and opinions that Dr. Smith provides are for informational purposes only. Any changes that you or members of your family contemplate making to lifestyle, diet, medications, or medical therapy should always be discussed beforehand with personal physicians who have been supervising your care.

Jan 26, 2006

Dr. Howard Smith reviews the dismal statistics that all too few women have annual mammograms and provides motivation for women to schedule one.


Jan 26, 2006

Dr. Howard Smith reveals his recipe for treating the common cold He reviews the lies they tell us about colds including the details about Vitamin C.  Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments by e-mailing him at drhowardsmith@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com.


Jan 23, 2006

The aftermath of prenatal bleeding.


Jan 23, 2006

Control risk factors for heart disease all through your life.


Jan 23, 2006

Does smoking earlier in life lead to heavier smoking later on?