Synopsis
Howard G. Smith, M.D. is a former radio medical editor and talk show host in the Boston Metro area. He was heard on WBZ-AM, WRKO-AM, and WMRE-AM presenting his "Medical Minute" of health and wellness news and commentary. His popular two-way talk show, Dr. Howard Smith OnCall, was regularly heard Sunday morning and middays on WBZ. He also was a fill-in host during evenings on the same station.More recently, he has adopted the 21st century technology of audio and video podcasting as conduits for the short health and wellness reports, HEALTH NEWS YOU SHOULD USE, and the timely how-to recommendations, HEALTH TIPS YOU CAN'T SKIP. Many of these have video versions, and they may be found on his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPOSWu-b4GjEK_iOCsp4MATrained at Harvard Medical School and a long-time faculty member at Boston Childrens Hospital, he practiced Pediatric Otolaryngology for 40 years in Boston, Southern California, and in central Connecticut. Now that his clinical responsibilities have diminished, he will be filing news reports and creating commentaries regularly. Then several times a month, the aggregated the reports will appear as DR. SMITH'S HEALTH NEWS ROUNDUPS on his YouTube and podcast feeds. 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.
Episodes
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Recalls On Wee Gallery Ocean and Safari Wooden Tray Puzzles
26/08/2021 Duration: 53sVidcast: https://youtu.be/icVgQz49VpM The CPSC and Wee Gallery have recalled Wee Gallery Ocean and Safari Wooden Tray Puzzles. The octopus and elephant puzzle pieces may break and create choking hazards for young children. About 7600 of these puzzles were sold in the US and about 550 were sold in Canada. Immediately take these recalled puzzles away from your children and contact Wee Gallergy by phone at 1-800-282-5149 or via email at puzzlerecall@weegallery.com for a refund in the form of a $35 gift certificate for the purchase of any Wee Gallery product. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Wee-Gallery-Recalls-Wooden-Tray-Puzzles-Due-to-Choking-Hazard #weegallery #puzzles #choking #children #recall
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Razor Hoverboard GLW Battery Packs Have Been Recalled
26/08/2021 Duration: 01minVidcast: https://youtu.be/8sJZdCr53WM The CPSC and Razor are recalling the GLW lithium-ion battery packs used to power Razor Hovertrax 2.0 Self-Balancing Scooters and Hoverboards. These battery packs are prone to overheating with resultant fires, explosions, and emission of toxic fumes. About 237,300 of these battery packs have been sold by Walmart, Target, Toys R US, and other retail outlets as well as by walmart.com, Amazon.com, and other online retailers. If you have these battery packs installed in your Razor products, immediately stop using them and contact Razor by phone at 1-866-467-2967 or online at razor.com to obtain a prepaid shipping carton for shipping the GLW battery pack back to Razor and to request a free replacement battery pack. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Razor-USA-Recalls-GLW-Battery-Packs-Sold-with-Hovertrax-2-0-Self-Balancing-Hoverboards-Due-to-Fire-Hazard #razor #batteries #lithiumion #hoverboards #fire #explosions #recall
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Recall On Dark Chocolate Malt Balls
23/08/2021 Duration: 43sVidcast: https://youtu.be/pmziR9Pkhkw The FDA and DSD Merchandisers recall DSD Merchandisers Dark Chocolate Malt Balls. This candy has undeclared peanuts. If ingested, they could trigger a serious or even a life-threatening allergic reaction in peanut-allergic individuals. These malt balls were sold in California and in Hawaii. If you bought these malt balls, do not consume them but return them to the point of purchase. For additional information, contact DSD by phone at 1-925-449-2044. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/dsd-merchandisers-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-dark-chocolate-malt-balls-9oz-tub #maltballs #chocolate #peanuts #allergy #recall
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Variously Branded Infant Formulas Are Recalled
23/08/2021 Duration: 50sVidcast: https://youtu.be/sq9Zq2-7Td8 The FDA and the Able Group are recalling infant formulas sold under the HiPP, Holle, Bioland, and Kendamil brands. These products contain insufficient iron supplementation and their labels fail to indicate that additional iron may be required in the diets of infants born prematurely or other low birth weights. These products were sold online via littlebundle.com. If you have these products, do not feed them to your infant and dispose of them. You can contact the company by emailing them at recallquestions@ablegroupe.com to discuss refunds. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/able-groupe-recalling-products-labeled-infant-formula-formulas-have-insufficient-iron-levels #infant #formula #iron #recall
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Recall On Ballreich’s BBQ Potato Chips
23/08/2021 Duration: 58sVidcast: https://youtu.be/yTki5ngKUZM The FDA and the Ballreich Snack Food Co. announce the recall of Ballreich’s BBQ Potato Chips. These chips are contaminated with salmonella. This bacterium may cause serious or possibly fatal infections in the very young, elders, and those who are immunosuppressed or afflicted with complicating medical conditions. It causes a gastroenteritis that may progress to general septicemia. These chips were sold in the northeast, the northwest, the southwest, and in Ohio, Michigan, sand Indiana. Do not consume this product. Contact the Ballreich Snack Food Company at 1 (800) 323-2447 or via email at chips@ballreich.com to arrange product replacement or refund. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ballreich-snack-food-company-recalls-bar-b-q-seasoned-potato-chips-because-possible-health-risk #ballreich #bbqpotatochips #salmonella #recall
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Wavy Lay’s Original Potato Chips On Recall
23/08/2021 Duration: 47sVidcast: https://youtu.be/0qroJeVbe6g The FDA and Frito-Lay have recalled Wavy Lay’s Original Potato Chips. These chips have undeclared milk. If ingested, they could trigger a serious or even a life-threatening allergic reaction in milk allergic individuals. These chips were sold in NC, SC, and VA. If you or a member of your family or possible guests have milk allergies, discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. If you require additional information, contact Frito-Lay by phone at 1-800-352-4477. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/frito-lay-issues-limited-voluntary-recall-undeclared-milk-wavy-lays-original-potato-chips #potatochips #lays #milk #allergy #recall
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Recall On Max Health Hydro Pineapple Burn
23/08/2021 Duration: 01minVidcast: https://youtu.be/LBo1gKfi5dk The FDA and the EBay seller known as jonquil 4308 now recall the dietary supplement Max Health Hydro Pineapple Burn. This product has undeclared sibutramine, an appetite suppressing drug that has been withdrawn from the market due to safety issues. This agent may dangerously elevate blood pressure and/or pulse rate and create a risk for heart attack, congestive heart failure, and stroke. The product was sold on eBay.com. Amazon.com, and via other retailers. If you have this dietary supplement, stop using it and destroy the product. For more information, contact jongu 4308 via the seller or via the email johnnyvn100@yahoo.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jongu-4308-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-hydro-pineapple-burn-due-presence-undeclared #maxhealth #hydropineappleburn #sibutramine #dietsupplement #recall
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Marketside Chocolate Candy Cookie Cake Is On Recall
23/08/2021 Duration: 01minVidcast: https://youtu.be/FD5oEmOS6WI The FDA and Jimmy’s Cookies LLC are recalling Marketside Chocolate Candy Cookie Cake. This pastry contains undeclared peanuts. Those with a peanut allergy may develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction after ingesting this product. These cakes were sold by Walmart in AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV. If you purchased these cakes, return them to th Walmart store for a full refund. For more information, call Jimmy’s Cookies by phone at 1-(973) 779-8500, X205. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jimmys-cookies-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-marketside-chocolate-candy-cookie-cake #marketside #cookiecake #peanuts #allergy #recall
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Recall On Gordon Choice Deli Style Tuna and Chicken Salads
23/08/2021 Duration: 01minVidcast: https://youtu.be/Bq8cPB1x6Kw The FDA and RMH Foods, LLC now recall Gordon Choice Deli Style Tuna and Chicken Salads packed in 4 pound tubs lot number 10/16/2021. These products contain undeclared wheat and tuna allergens. Those with wheat or tuna allergies could develop a severe or life-threatening allergic reaction after ingesting these products. These bulk tubs were distributed and sold in AL, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MO, OH, PA, TN, VA, WW at Gordon Food Service retail stores and wholesaled to food service establishments. If you have these products, do not consume them but rather destroy them or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. For additional information, contact RMH Foods, LLC. Customer Service at 1-800-627-2523. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rmh-foods-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-wheat-and-tuna-gordon-choicer-deli-style-tuna-and #gordonchoice #tunasalad #chickensalad #wheat #allergens #recall
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Hostess Hot Dog and Hamburger Buns Recalled
23/08/2021 Duration: 59sVidcast: https://youtu.be/Q8Gd6L9EuP4 Their FDA and Hostess Brands LLC are recalling Hostess Hot Dog and Hamburger Buns. These baked goods are contaminated with both Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella. Both of these bacteria may cause serious or possibly fatal infections in the very young, elders, and those who are immunosuppressed or afflicted with complicating medical conditions. Listeria may cause miscarriages and stillbirths. Salmonella principally causes gastroenteritis but this may progress to general sepsis. If you purchased these products, do not consume them but return them to the place of purchase for a refund. For additional information, contact Hostess by phone at 1-800-483-7253 or online at hostesscakes.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/voluntary-recall-hostessr-hamburger-buns-hot-dog-buns-due-possible-health-risks #hostess #buns #hotdogs #hamburgers #listeria #salmonella #recall
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Recall on LG Home Energy Batteries
23/08/2021 Duration: 01minVidcast: https://youtu.be/kA4cp7Et_lY The CPSC and LG Energy Solution Michigan have recalled LG Chem RESU10H Lithium-Ion Residential Energy Storage System Batteries. These batteries may overheat, ignite, and create home fires and the output of toxic smoke. About 10,000 of these batteries were sold in the US as part of residential solar energy systems. Note too that the same type of battery sold in 2017-2019 was recalled in December, 2020. If you have these batteries installed, immediately contact LG Energy Solution Michigan toll-free at 1-888-737-8104. The company can perform online modifications to the battery software to make their operation safer until replacement batteries can be installed. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/LG-Energy-Solution-Michigan-Recalls-Home-Energy-Storage-Batteries-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-0 #LG #batteries #solar #overheating #fire #burns #recall
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Recalled Are Many Branded Dehumidifiers
23/08/2021 Duration: 01minVidcast: https://youtu.be/GVtxAjHm8UI The CPSC and New Widetech announce the recall of dehumidifiers sold under the following brand names: AeonAir, Amana, ArcticAire (Danby), Classic (Danby / Home Hardware Stores), Commercial Cool, Danby, Danby Designer, Danby Premiere, De’Longhi, Edgestar, Friedrich, Generations (Danby), Haier, Honeywell (JMATEK / AirTek), Idylis, Ivation, Perfect Aire, SuperClima, Whirlpool, and Whynter.. These dehumidifiers may overheat and ignite creating fire and burn hazards. About 2 million of these units have been sold in the US, about 380,000 sold in Canada, and about 25,000 sold in Mexico. Immediately stop using these dehumidifiers and contact New Widetech by phone at 1-877-251-1512 or online at http://www.newwidetech.com/. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Two-Million-Dehumidifiers-With-Well-Known-Brand-Names-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Manufactured-by-New-Widetech #dehumidifier #overheating #fire #burn #recall
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Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets Are Recalled
23/08/2021 Duration: 41sVidcast: https://youtu.be/uROQeE32mTE The CPSC and Zen Magnets LLC are recalling Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets. If several of these magnets are ingested, they may attract one another creating gastrointestinal erosion, perforations, and obstructions. About 10 million magnets have been sold nationwide either individually or in sets. Immediately take these magnets away from children and other vulnerable individuals. Contact Zen Magnets LLC via your phone at 1-844-936-6245 or via email at contact@zenmagnets.com. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Zen-Magnets-and-Neoballs-Magnets-Recalled-Due-to-Ingestion-Hazard #zenmagnets #magnets #ingestion #gastrointestinal #perforation #obstruction #recall
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Recall on True Living Sling Loungers
23/08/2021 Duration: 48sVidcast: https://youtu.be/oSplX89J34I The CPSC and Dollar General are recalling True Living Sling Loungers. These loungers may collapse creating a risk for pinching, lacerations, or even amputations if body parts are trapped in the metal folding joints. About 155,000 of these loungers were sold. If you own one of these loungers, stop using it and cut the fabric straps to render it unusable. Then contact Dollar General by phone at 1-800-678-9258 or on the dollargeneral.com website to arrange a refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Sling-Loungers-Sold-at-Dollar-General-Recalled-Due-to-Amputation-Laceration-and-Pinching-Hazard-Manufactured-by-Shanghai-Worth-Garden-Products #loungers #collapse #injuries #recall
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Rossignol All Track DH Bicycles On Recall
23/08/2021 Duration: 52sVidcast: https://youtu.be/C9yvF724soE The CPSC and Rossignol are recalling Rossignol 2018 and 2019 Model Year All Track DH Bicycles. Cracks may form where the fork connects to the bicycle allowing the fork and front wheel to suddenly separate from the bicycle creating a fall hazard. About 150 bicycles were sold in the US ad 24 were sold in Canada. If you own one of these bicycles, stop riding it and contact Rossignol by phone at 1-888-243-6672 or by email at USRossiMtnBike@rossignol.com to receive free replacement parts. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Rossignol-Recalls-All-Track-DH-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Recall-Alert #rosssignol #bicycles #fork #frame #falls #recall
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Multiple Rugs On Recall
23/08/2021 Duration: 58sVidcast: https://youtu.be/7TiJ9gT9QgE The CPSC and multiple companies have announced the recall of rugs that fail to meet federal flammability standards. The involved products include YOH Super Soft Purple Rugs, Pacapet Fluffy Pink Area Rugs, and Andecor Girls Soft Tye Dye Area Rugs. These products have been sold online on amazon.com. If you own these rugs, contact your point of purchase to arrange for return of the rugs and a refund. For more information: YOH rugs - suellenroosevein@outlook.com; Pacapet rugs - anzhi123789@outlook.com; Andecor rugs - yangguang_789@outlook.com; https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Rugs-Recalled-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standard-and-Fire-Hazard-Imported-by-Suellen-Roosevein-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-Recall-Alert https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Area-Rugs-Recalled-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standard-and-Fire-Hazard-Imported-by-Pacapet-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-Recall-Alert https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Tye-Dye-Area-Rugs-Re
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Teething Rings Are Recalled
23/08/2021 Duration: 53sVidcast: https://youtu.be/Ufk39bU1PAs The CPSC and Hallmark are recalling Hallmark-branded Teether Rings with Decorative Fabric and Plush Attachments. The wood ring may fracture into small parts creating choking hazards. About 15,500 of these teether rings have been sold in the US and about 1,200 have been sold in Canada at Hallmark Gold Crown stores, other retail outlets, and online at hallmark.com. Take these teething rings away from your infants and toddlers, destroy them, and contact Hallmark at 1-800-425-5627 or online at hallmark.com to arrange for a $25 gift card for use on the website. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Hallmark-Recalls-Teethers-Due-to-Choking-Hazard #hallmark #teether #fracture #choking #recall
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B-Air VP-33 Blower Fans On Recall
23/08/2021 Duration: 53sVidcast: https://youtu.be/_GOxFKCTgAE The CPSC and Intertex are recalling B-Air VP-33 Blower Fans. Components on the fan’s power board may overheat creating fire and burn hazards. About 29,500 of these blowers hae been sold at Home Depot and Menarde’s stores and online at amazon.com and homedepot.com. Stop using these blower fans and contact Intertex by phone at 1-800-465-7300 or via email at VP33recall@b-air.com to receive a free repair kit including a replacement capacitor. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Intertex-Recalls-Blower-Fans-Due-to-Fire-Hazard #intertex #blowerfan #overheating #fire #burn #recall
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Recalled Are Marin Mountain Bikes
23/08/2021 Duration: 47sVidcast: https://youtu.be/ShRbVR4P7To CPSC and Marin Bikes announce the recall of Marin 2021 model year mountain bikes. The bottom frame bracket may fracture and cause the riders to lose control, fall, and injure themselves and others. About 2100 of these bikes were sold at bike stores nationwide. Immediately stop riding these bikes and contact Marin Bicycles by phone at 1-800-222-7557 or online at marinbikes.com for instructions on receiving a free replacement bottom bracket and scheduling a free repair. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Marin-Mountain-Bikes-Recalls-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-and-Crash-Hazards #marin #bicycles #frame #fall #recall
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TJX Swivel Counter Stools On Recall
23/08/2021 Duration: 55sVidcast: https://youtu.be/UbOssdJFYIU The CPSC and HomeGoods have recalled TJX Swivel Counter Stools. These stools may collapse creating falls and injuries. About 4300 of the stools were sold nationwide at HomeGoods, Homesense, HomeGoods/TJMaxx, and HomeGoods/Marshall’s stores. Stop using any of these stools that you have at home and return them to any HomeGoods or Homesense store for a full refund or a store gift card. For more information, you may contact HomeGoods by phone at 1-800-888-0776 or Homesense at 1-855-660-4663. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/TJX-Recalls-Counter-Stools-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards-Sold-at-HomeGoods-and-Homesense-Stores #homegoods #homesense #stools #collapse #injury #recall