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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.

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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 24, 2023

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/77ArhPBzkFE

 

The CPSC and Williams-Sonoma are recalling Williams-Sonoma Hot Chocolate Pots.  These pots are mislabeled as microwave-safe but contain metallic paint that will spark and ignite if microwaved.  About 2700 of these hot chocolate pots were sold in the US and about 40 were sold in Canada at Williams-Sonoma.  If you bought these pots, contact Williams-Sonoma at Williams-Sonoma at 1-855-801-9416 or via email at WSIHotChocPotRecall2022@wsgc.com for information about obtaining a refund.

 

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Lifetime-Brands-Recalls-Hot-Chocolate-Pots-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Williams-Sonoma

 

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