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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.

Feb 27, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/MiMWjWPrJVk

 

The FDA and Family Dollar Inc. have recalled a slew of products that have been shipped to various Family Dollar retail stores from a Family Dollar Distribution Center in West Memphis, Arkansas.  This warehouse was found to be infested with rats and other rodents.  Products from...


Feb 26, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/mcuxYHLsLCw

 

The FDA and Vadilal are recalling Valdilal Frozen Custard Apple Pulp.  This product is contaminated with salmonella.  This bacterium can cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections in the very young, elders, and those with immunosuppression.  The batch codes...


Feb 26, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/7w_5yPXpEpM

 

The FDA and Alli and Rose LLC announce the recall of Snak Yard Dried Plums/Saladitos.  This product has potential lead contamination.  It was sold at Costco Wholesale in Alaska, California, Oregon and Washington state.  If you bought this product, return it to your local Costco...


Feb 26, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/1RNykeiQ6lU

 

The CPSC and Marshalls now recall Festive Lights Hanukkah Menorahs in the shapes of llama, brontosaurus, stegosaurus, T-rex, castle, rainbow, rainbow platform, and emojis.  These menorahs are composed of resin and medium density fiberboard that may ignite and burn.  About...


Bebe au Lait Wooden Infant Teethers Present Choking Risks

Feb 26, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/g8jDSKkK7SM

 

The CPSC and Bebe au Lait have recalled Bebe au Lait Wooden Infant Teethers.  These teether’s beaded strings may untie, release the bead, and create a choking hazard for young children.  About 8600 of these tethers were sold in the US and 10 were sold in Canada at Target,...