Preview Mode Links will not work in preview mode

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.

Oct 28, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/FRiJ6LC3oKU

 

The CPSC and Horizon Fitness are recalling Horizon T101-05 Treadmills.  These treadmills unexpectedly accelerate, change speed, or stop without user input, creating fall and injury hazards.  About 192,000 of these treadmills were sold in the US and about 7,000 were sold...


Oct 28, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ayUbrnbWjVA

 

The CPSC and Bike USA Inc. are recalling Punisher Adult Cycling Helmets.  The helmets lack the positional stability and impact attenuation to meet US federal safety standard for bicycle helmets.  About 3400 of these bike helmets were sold online at amazon.com, Fingerhut.com,...


Oct 28, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/c3BUKEoO4e4

 

The CPSC and Radio Flyer are recalling Tesla Cyberquad for Kids by Radio Flyer, Model Number 914.  This Chinese-manufactured vehicle fails to comply with US federal mandatory safety requirements for all youth ATVs.  Furthermore, this product’s manufacturers and distributors...


Oct 28, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/GJ7HU3lEFU4

 

The CPSC and LG Energy Solutions Michigan are recalling LG Energy Solution “RESU 10H” Lithium-Ion Residential Energy Storage System Batteries.  These home solar panel system lithium-ion batteries may overheat, ignite, and burn creating fire and burn injury hazards for the...


Oct 28, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/0Bsr_4K4Ohg

 

The CPSC and Amazon are recalling Amazon Basics Executive Desk Chairs.  The leg bases on these chairs tend to fracture leading to falls and injuries.  About 11,4000 of these chairs were sold at amazon.com.  Stop using these chairs and contact Amazon at 1-888-871-7108 for for a...