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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.

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 the 4 lots involved are coded: 21326, 21335, 21336 and 21340.  If you purchased this product, return it to the store for a refund or a safe replacement.  For more information, contact Siren via email at hello@sirensnacks.com or by phone at 1-650-667-0874.

 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/siren-issues-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-cashews-and-almond-butter-birthday-cake-bites

 

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