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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 29, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/YkGSMV1kRsU

 

The FDA now issues a special communication warning parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers not to use neck floats with babies participating in water therapy.  The use of neck buoyancy devices can lead to serious injury or death by drowning, particularly for children with...


Jun 29, 2022

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/9CwsynNmlUY

 

The FDA and Daily Harvest announce the recall of Daily Harvest French Lentil + Leek Crumbles.  About 470 persons consuming this product have become ill with gastrointestinal disorders and possible liver disease.  A total of 28,0090 units of this product were sold from late April...


Jun 29, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/VnYq2av33bw

 

The FDA and Blount One Foods are recalling Panera at Home Southwest Corn Chowder.  This soup contains undeclared wheat allergen.  Those with a wheat allergy, a gluten sensitivity, or celiac disease could develop a serious gastroenteritis after consuming this chowder. ...


Jun 29, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/GrJf8ShaRRc

 

Monkeypox, the orthodox virus that is a cousin of smallpox, is rapidly spreading around the world and…. within the US.  The CDC has confirmed over 300 cases in at least 28 states with the population-dense states of California, New York, Florida, and Illinois heading the pack.


Jun 29, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/dvEKkhoQd4I

 

Just as CoVid Omicron cases seem to be declining in the US, the latest Omicron subvariants, particularly BA.5, have been sweeping across the world and now rising in the United States.

 

The Omicron subvariants BA.4 and 

BA.5 were first noted in South Africa early in the spring.