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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.

Nov 28, 2020

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/3LfVCoOL_gI

 

Sunbeam Products and the CPSC are recalling Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers.  This unit is able to pressurize even if the lid is not completely locked permitting the lid to suddenly detach and allowing the hot contents to spew out and burn the user.  Stop using...


Nov 28, 2020

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/W1KEw3AVLqQ

 

Lidl US and the CPSC announce the recall of Lidl Powerfix Steel Shelving Units.  These units may be missing wall mounting hardware used to attach the shelving unit to the wall posing tip-over and entrapment hazards.  Stop using these units if the anti-tipping hardware is not...


Nov 28, 2020

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/weAEkOASznQ

 

The RH Company, formerly Restoration Hardware, and the CPSC have recalled the RH 5-Arm Wine Barrel Chandeliers.  Hardware parts used to hang the chandeliers may fracture causing the chandelier to fall from the ceiling and create an injury hazard.   If you have one of...


Nov 28, 2020

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/QoyFsBEJN20

 

Towsleys and the CPSC are recalling Towsleys 3-in-1 wireless chargers, 6700 mAh power banks, and travel chargers.  These products may overheat posing a fire hazard.  If you have one of these, stop using it immediately and contact the company at 1-888-510-0488 to obtain...


Nov 28, 2020

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/l8P8_aqBm1I

 

Santa Cruz Bicycles and the CPSC are recalling aluminum Santa Cruz and Juliana branded bicycles.  The aluminum frame pieces have experienced thermal damage during a painting operation and could bend or buckle, posing a fall hazard.  If you own one of these bicycles, stop using...