Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ZkOTbLWPy7M   As the year begins, I want to warn you about the ever-present medical scams that threaten to vacuum your hard-earned bucks from your wallet.   Bogus weight loss programs like those promoted by Dr. Wizard of Oz:  Beware of programs that claim: You can lose weight without modifying the food you eat in quantity and quality. Measuring your weight regularly is unnecessary. Any weight loss will be permanent. You’ll lose 30 pounds in 30 days, A topical cream or lotion will suction off the pounds. Their program works for everyone. They provide magical pills that melt those pounds off.   Fake fertility supplements: Last May, the FDA issued warning letters to 5 makers of dietary supplements that claim they can eliminate fertility issues.  They include: • LeRoche Benicoeur and its ConceiveEasy program EU Natural Inc. and its Conception Female and Male Fertility products  Fertility Nutraceuticals LLC and its products “CONFLAM- Forte™,” “FERTINATAL® DHEA”, and “OVOENERGEN™ Coe