Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

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.

Recalled are Siren Birthday Cake Protein Bites

Jan 29, 2022

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/Y0VQLbqHI9Q

The FDA and Siren are recalling Siren Birthday Cake Protein Bites. This product contains undeclared cashews and almond butter. Those with allergies to cashews and/or almonds may develop severe or life-threatening allergic reactions after ingesting these protein bites. The...

AOSKERA Children’s Nightgowns on Recall

Jan 29, 2022

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/dQDa5sQUNsw

The CPSC and AOSKERA have recalled AOSKERA Children’s Nightgowns. These garments fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear and create risks for childhood burn injuries. About 1000 of these nightgowns were sold nationwide at amazon.com. ...

Recalled are Geri-Care Aspirin and Acetaminophen

Jan 29, 2022

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/I_eHv2K2kH0

The CPSC and Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals are now recalling over-the-counter Geri-Care Aspirin in the low dose 81 mg and the normal dose 325 mg dosages as well as their Acetaminophen in the 500 mg dosage. These medications are not marketed in child-resistant packaging and create...

Evolve Home Energy Storage Systems are Recalled

Jan 29, 2022

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/ezEm_hHyMAw

The CPSC and Eguana Technologies are recalling Evolve Home Energy Storage Systems. The lithium ion batteries at the heart of these systems may overheat and create a fire hazard. About 245 of these systems were sold in Hawaii, California, Florida, Georgia and New Hampshire.

Recall on DeWalt Corded Chainsaws

Jan 29, 2022

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/O3gPaLbFMyA

The CPSC and DeWalt are recalling DeWALT DWCS600, 18-inch corded chain saws. A defective power switch permits the chainsaw to continue running even when the switch is in the off position. The saw may unexpectedly turn on when it is first plugged in. This defect creates risks...