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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, 2021

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/-9CVq3Gk4ps

 

The FDA and Avanti Frozen Foods Private Ltd are recalling frozen, cooked, peeled, deveined shrimp sold under multiple brands including Censea, Hannaford, Open acres, Honest catch, COS, 365, and Meijer.  This shrimp is contaminated with salmonella.  This bacterium causes...


Jun 27, 2021

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/lUlw9qtsWpM

 

The CPSC and Plant Guru announce the recall of  Plant Guru Wintergreen, Birch, Headache Relief Roll-On, and Deep Muscle Essential Oil products.  These oils contain methylsalicylate which must be sold in child-resistant packages according to the federal Poison Prevention...


Jun 27, 2021

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/yjItHRK1R_0

 

The CPSC and Grmr are recalling Gramr Brushed Gold Tea Kettles.  These kettles can intermittently spurt hot water or steam during use creating burn hazards.  About 92,135 were sold in the USW and 12, 865 were sold in Canada online at causebox.com and roseandfitzgerald.com.  If...


Jun 27, 2021

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/eSbLIZqWBJk

 

The CPSC and LaPaloma are recalling the La Paloma Girl’s Nightgowns.  These garments fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, and they create a risk for childhood burn injuries.  About 70 units have been sold online at shoplapaloma.com.  Do not...


Jun 27, 2021

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/e9nqCuKcD64

 

The FDA and Dole Diversified North America now recall Dole Fresh Blueberries.  Some cases of this product are contaminated with Cyclospora.  This parasite causes a gastroenteritis accompanied by severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, body aches, and fatigue.  It can...