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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.

Sep 15, 2020

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/qZULLNWJnTc

 

The FDA and RLC Labs, Inc have recalled two thyroid replacement products, Nature-Throid® and WP Thyroid®.  These products have been found to have substandard amounts of thyroid hormone.  Levels as low as 87% of the expected dose have been measured.  Those using these...


Sep 15, 2020

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/kRVjowvzjp8

 

The FDA and Fresco Food, Inc. are recalling the Ancient Grain Jackfruit Bowl.  This product contains undeclared fish.  The item was distributed in AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN and VA.  The product has been discontinued.  If you have a fish allergy, do not consume this product.  For...


Sep 15, 2020

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/g1pjBEC4zTo

 

The FDA and The Pretty Thai Company announce the recall of Pretty Thai Sweet Chili Sauce.  The jars of this sauce actually contain Pretty Thai Peanut Sauce.  This mislabeling of the peanut sauce is a huge risk for any peanut allergic persons.  If you have any of this chili...


Sep 15, 2020

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/fhgmyqAEbhs

 

The FDA and multiple companies have recalled their hand sanitizers because of contamination with poisonous methanol.  The companies and brands include: M Alcohol Antiseptic 80%; bio aaa hand sanitizer; Always Be Clean and Just Hand Sanitizers; V Clean, Medical Minded, and Protz...


Sep 15, 2020

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/KJwf-WKd8V8

 

The CPSC and WHILL announce the recall of its personal mobility vehicle model Ci.  The vehicle’s control pad is defective, and intermittently turns power on and off causing speed instability.  This poses crash and injury hazards.  Stop using the vehicle and contact the...