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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.

Jul 29, 2021

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/vLEj0tbGlWc

 

The FDA and Whole Foods are recalling Cahill Cheddar Porter and Whiskey Cheddar Cheeses.  These cheeses are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.  This microorganism may cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in the very young, elders, and those who are frail or have...


Jul 29, 2021

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/aLCPxug9JOo

 

The FDA and Old Soul’s Farms, LLC have recalled Old Soul’s Farms Greenhouse Leafy Green Products.  These leafy products are contaminated with listeria. This microorganism may cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in the very young, elders, and those who are frail or...


Jul 29, 2021

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/N2kmW0p25og

 

The FDA and Excalibur Seasoning Co. are recalling Haen Meats 1959 House Blend Seasoning.  This product is contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.  This microorganism may cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in the very young, elders, and those who are frail or have...


Jul 29, 2021

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/sDXG7I762aU

 

The FDA and McCormick and Co.. now recall McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning, and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning.  These products are contaminated with salmonella.  This bacterium may cause severe and sometimes fatal...


Jul 29, 2021

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/vcJ6wYC-F1g

 

The FDA and HIS now recall Miss Slim Dietary Supplement For Weight Loss.  This product is contaminated with sibutramine, an prescription drug for weight reduction that has been withdrawn from the market due to safety issues.  Sibutramine may trigger an increase in blood...