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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.

Jun 27, 2020

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/PUWk-Z2ImlY

 

The FDA and Saniderm Products have recalled Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer.  These 1 liter bottles contain poisonous methanol, better known as wood alcohol.  Methanol exposure can produce permanent blindness, seizures, coma, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms.  Using the...


Jun 27, 2020

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/cjV9hwsKi84

 

The FDA and Beyond Foods LLC are recalling Enlightened Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream.  This product may contain undeclared milk.  If you purchased this product, don’t eat it but instead return it to the point of purchase for a complete refund.  For additional...


Jun 27, 2020

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/tZTsdkTcrXI

 

The FDA and the Azar Nut Co. are recalling 7-Select Yogurt Pretzels.  This product may contain undeclared peanuts.  If peanut-allergic persons consume these pretzels, they may develop serious or life-threatening anaphylactic reactions.  If you have this product, return it to the...


Jun 27, 2020

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/BZyd7ZmKGWk

 

The FDA and Golden Nutrition Inc. are recalling Anti-Viral Immune Enhancement Capsules.  The label includes unsubstantiated health claims that this product fightS coronavirus and influenza. The product is chiefly sold in Puerto Rico, but you may find it in the states as well.  ...


Jun 27, 2020

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/P_4fV4Bdx0k

 

The FDA and Flagstone Foods LLC are recalling NorthStar Sweet and Salty Caramel Trail Mix.  This product contains undisclosed cashew nuts.  Those who are cashew-allergic may develop a severe or life-threatening reaction if they consume this confection.  This product was...