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.

Marutomo Dashi Soup Base Has Wheat and Soy

Jul 30, 2022

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/L3GrfbVVXSs

The FDA and Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.announce the recall of Marutomo Dashi Soup Base. This product has undeclared what and soy. Those will soy allergies, wheat allergies, gluten sensitivities, and celiac disease can develop serious allergic reactions after ingesting this...

More Mag Citrate Laxatives Are Recalled

Jul 30, 2022

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/Em9TU8x5nkA

The FDA and Vi-Jon LLC are extending the recall of multi-branded Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solutions to include cherry and grape flavors as well as the initially recalled lemon flavor. Again, the brands involved include: Best Choice, Care One, Cariba, Cruz...

Bathroom Deodorizing and Aromatic Burning Oils Are Not Child-Safe

Jul 30, 2022

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/jIgeCuod-us

The CPSC and Aesop USA Inc. have recalled Aesop Post-Poo Drops and four Aesop Oil Burner Blends. These aromatic oil products are not sold in child-resistant packing as required by the federal Poison Prevention Packaging Act creating a risk of poisoning. About 154,300 units...

Underwater Communication Devices May Short Out

Jul 29, 2022

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/7dwc-FqmKOg

The CPSC and Ocean Technology Systems are recalling PowerCom 3000D, 5000D and MilCom 6000D underwater communication devices powered by the RBLi-4 Lithium battery pack as well as the batteries that are also sold separately. These devices are used for underwater communications...

Kidoozie Play Tents and Playhouses Are Flammable

Jul 29, 2022

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/GpBBYleKC7Y

The CPSC and Epoch Everlasting Play are recalling Kidoozie™ Play Tents and Playhouses. These fabric play structures do not meet federal flammability standards creating a risk of fires and burn injuries. About 251,600 of these play structures were sold in the US and about...