Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

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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.

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  • Razor Icon electric scooters can steer you wrong

    03/08/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OTxzDN4nN/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Razor company are recalling Razor Icon electric scooters.  The handlebar downtube separates from the floorboard leading to crashes and injuries. About 7300 of these e-scooters were sold at Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Razor.com and other websites. Stop riding these scooters and contact Razor at 1-866-467-2967 to check to see if your scooter is involved in this recall and to receive a refund or coupon.  To receive either, you will return only the handlebars using a prepaid shipping label. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Razor-Recalls-Icon-Electric-Scooters-Due-to-Fall-Hazard #razor #escooter #steering #crashes #injuries #recall

  • Grand Rapids Wood dining chairs can collapse under you

    03/08/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OTMEyvzN6/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Grand Rapids Chair Company are recalling Grand Rapids wood dining chairs.  These chairs shift, break, and collapse leading to falls and injuries.  Affected are model numbers W520, W520-11, W520-21, W520-31, and W520-33. About 5670 of these chairs were sold on special order from 2020 through June, 2024. Stop sitting on these recalled chairs and contact the Grand Rapids Chair Company at 1-866-453-4748, extension 147 or email them at retrofits@grandrapidschair.com to arrange for a free repair. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Grand-Rapids-Chair-Company-Recalls-Wood-Dining-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard #grandrapids #chairs #dining #collapse #falls #injuries #recall

  • Ophanie Area Rugs light up

    03/08/2024 Duración: 52s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OSjIXOEjh/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Ophanie company recall Ophanie Large Pink Area Rugs.  These rugs fail to meet federal flammability standards for carpets and rugs, creating fire and burn hazards. About 5200 of these rugs were sold on amazon.com. Remove these recalled rugs from your home and contact Ophanie at 1-888-281-8150 or email at recall@liyi99.com. To receive the refund, you must cut the rug in half and email a photo of the destroyed carpet to the company. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Ophanie-Area-Rugs-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Regulations-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-by-Ophanie #ophanie #rug #flammability #fires #burns #recall

  • Besrey Twins Strollers can entrap, dump, and choke

    03/08/2024 Duración: 59s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-ORxN_Pbw8/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Besrey are recalling Besrey Twins Strollers due to multiple safety violations.  The front seat can entrap a child, the faulty restraint system and rear seat enclosure can lead to falls, and the foam padding in the grab bar can lead to choking should a child bite it. About 3,045 of these twin strollers were sold exclusively on amazon.com. Stop using the strollers and contact Besrey at 1-888–310-6265 or via email at support@besrey.com for information regarding product disposal and a full refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Stiger-Recalls-Besrey-Twins-Strollers-Due-to-Entrapment-Fall-and-Choking-Hazards-Violation-of-Federal-Regulation-for-Strollers-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com #besrey #twins #stroller #entrapment #falls #choking #recall

  • Hover-1 Dynamo E-scooters wont stop

    03/08/2024 Duración: 51s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-ORKXDxGlE/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the DGL Group are recalling Hover-1 Dynamo E-scooters as they have faulty brakes leading to crashes and serious injuries. About 4200 scooters were sold online at walmart.com. Stop using these recalled e-scooters and contact the DGL Group at 1-844-451-7300 for instructions regarding refunds. To receive a refund, you will be required to provide photographs of the E-scooter serial number and severed motor cable. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/DGL-Group-Recalls-Hover-1-Dynamo-E-Scooters-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-and-Crash-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Walmart-com #hover1 #escooter #brakes #crashes #injuries #recall

  • Beberoad  Travel Bassinets could dump your baby

    03/08/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OQS2OtOYW/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Beberoadlove recall Beberoad  New Moon Travel Bassinets.  These bassinets violate federal safety standards for infant sleep products as they lack a stand, creating fall and injury hazards. Affected is model number TB999 – 1, manufactured on or after June 23, 2022. About 1940 of these bassinets were sold online at beberoad.com, walmart.com, and amazon.com. Immediately stop using these recalled bassinets and contact Beberoadlove at 1-334-316-0066 or via the email service@beberoad.com for instructions regarding safe disposal of the product and a full refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Beberoad-Love-New-Moon-Travel-Bassinets-Recalled-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Regulations-for-Infant-Sleep-Products-Sold-by-Beberoadlove #beberoadlove #bassinet #sleeping #stand #fall #injury #recall

  • Papablic Archie Infant Swings suffocate

    03/08/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OGHMIvk6R/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Shenzhen Two Pony company are recalling Papablic Archie Infant Swings.  These swings violate federal safety standards for infant sleep products because they have an incline angle of greater than 10°. The swings also have button batteries that are accessible and labeling violations. About 2700 swings were sold at Amazon.com and papablic.com. Do not let your baby use the swings and contact the company at 1-855-214-2723 or email them at info@papablic.com in order to obtain a full refund. You will have to submit a photo of the destroyed swing. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Papablic-Infant-Swings-Recalled-Due-to-Suffocation-Hazard-Violations-of-Federal-Regulations-for-Infant-Sleep-Products-Imported-by-Shenzhen-Two-Pony #papablic #infant #swing #sleeping #suffocation #buttonbattery #recall

  • Peace Sports Youth All-Terrain Vehicles have multiple safety flaws

    03/08/2024 Duración: 01min

    https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OFFy0OFhN/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Peace Industry Group are recalling Peace Sports Youth All-Terrain Vehicles. These ATVs violate multiple federal ATV safety standards. Their handlebars create laceration hazards, their parking brakes failed to hold, they lack safety reflectors, and they have unsafe foot guards. About 1000 of these, ATVs were sold at AutoWorx Sales LLC, Daryl’s Motorcycle Service, Hialeah Scooters, LJS Repairs LLC, M&M Small Engines, Marobo Motors, Motor Werks LLC, One Stop Automotive Repair LLC, Scooters & Small Engine Repairs, Solano Cycles, Unique Motorsports, Wild Hogs Scooters and Motorsports LLC, and other authorized dealerships nationwide. Stop permitting your children to ride these recalled ATVs and contact Peace Industry Group at 1-888-855-6031 for a full refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Peace-Industry-Group-Recalls-Youth-All-Terrain-Vehicles-ATVs-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-and-Violation-of-Federal-A

  • Lowe's wall mirrors can stab you

    03/08/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OEUFDRy4U/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Huahong Art Home Shares are recalling Origin 21 oval and rectangle, black framed wall mirrors.  These mirrors tend to detach from the metal plate that is used to suspend them leading to falling mirrors, lacerations, and impact injuries. About 27,400 of these mirrors were sold at Lowe's stores nationwide and online at lowes.com. Immediately take these mirrors down from your walls and contact Huahong Art Home Shares at 1-888-803-0488 or via the email wall mirrors at real time results.net in order to receive a full refund. You will be asked to email photos of the mirror. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Origin-21-Wall-Mirrors-Sold-Exclusively-at-Lowes-Stores-Recalled-Due-to-Laceration-and-Impact-Hazards-Manufactured-by-Huahong-Art-Home-Shares #lowes #wallmirror #detach #lacerations #injuries #recall

  • LED light up toys contain dangerous button batteries

    03/08/2024 Duración: 58s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-ODjojOObe/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Attom Tech now recall LED light up jelly ring toys. These toys contain button batteries that are readily accessible by small children leading to dangers of ingestion internal chemical burns, gastrointestinal damage, and even death. About 4100 of these lighted toys were sold exclusively at Amazon.com. Take these light up jelly ring toys away from your children and contact Attom Tech at 1-800-252-8968 or via email at support@attomtech.com to receive instructions regarding proper disposal of the product and receipt of a full refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Attom-Tech-Recalls-LED-Light-up-Jelly-Ring-Toys-Due-to-Ingestion-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Regulations-for-Battery-Operated-Toys-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com #attom #led #toys #button #batteries #ingestion #gastrointestinal #burns #recall

  • Echo backpack blowers leak gasoline

    03/08/2024 Duración: 55s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OCRvuu6v-/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Echo company are recalling Echo gas powered backpack blowers. The fuel line is leaky and this creates fire and burn hazards. About 3900 of these leaf blowers were sold. Stop using these recalled blowers and contact an authorized echo dealer to arrange for free installation of a new replacement fuel line. For more information, contact echo at 1-800-432-3246 we submit a communication electronically at echo-usa.com/customer–support. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/ECHO-Recalls-Gas-Powered-Backpack-Blowers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard #echo #leafblower #fuelline #gasleak #fire #burn #recall

  • Avocado mattress pads make good kindling

    03/08/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OBlJVO4bj/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Avocado Mattress Company now recall Avocado Organic Cotton Mattress Pads. These recalled mattress pads violate federal flammability standards for mattress pads creating a fire hazard. About 55,480 of these mattress pad protectors were sold at aAocado stores nationwide and online at avocadogreenmattress.com. Stop sleeping on these recalled mattress pads and contact Avocado Green Mattress Company to obtain free replacement mattress pads shipped pre-paid. To receive the replacement mattress pads, cut the mattress pad in half, write the date and put your initials on the mattress pad law label before uploading photos to avocadogreenmattress.com/pages/recall. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Mattress-Pads-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Mattress-Pad-Flammability-Regulation-Manufactured-by-Avocado-Mattress #avocado #mattresspad #flammability #fires #burns #recall

  • Brompton foldable bicycles can steer you wrong

    03/08/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OAxi9Oj6b/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Bromton bicycles Inc. now recall, Brompton TL foldable bicycles. The connection between the handlebars and the front wheel loosens leading to loss of control, crashes,  and falls. The clamping bolts connecting the handlebars to the front wheel become loose.  About 1080 of these bicycles were sold in the United States and 31 were sold in Canada at independent bike dealers in Bromton Junction stores nationwide and online at us.brompton.com. Stop riding these recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Brompton dealer to schedule a free repair with tightening of the steerer clamp bolts on the handlebar stem.  For more information, reach Brompton at 1-833-507-7975 or via email support@brompton.co.uk. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Brompton-Bicycle-Recalls-Brompton-T-Line-Foldable-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-Hazard #bromptonfoldablebikes #steering #crashes #falls #injury #recall

  • Supercore Hard Steel Male Dietary Supplements Are Contaminated

    18/07/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lMzeCtgX7/ The Food and Drug Administration and Supercore Products Group now recall Hard Steel Capsules & Gold Hard Steel Plus Liquid.  These products are contaminated with sildenafil and acetaminophen.  Sildenafil, Viagra, is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction. It poses a danger for those taking any nitrate-containing medication such as nitroglycerin.  Excess acetaminophen, a pain killer, can produce liver damage.  Affected are products sold from 1.1.24 through 7.5.24. If you have these products, return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For additional information, call Supercore Products Group at 1-800-573-5933 or e-mail them at customersupport@hardsteelusa.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/supercore-products-group-inc-issues-voluntary-worldwide-recall-hard-steel-capsules-gold-hard-steel #supercore #hardsteel #men #ed #sildenafid #viagra #nitrates #recall

  • Al’Fez Tahini Has Salmonella Contamination

    18/07/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lMPGLgFyf/ The Food and Drug Administration and AB World Foods Inc. are recalling Al’Fez Natural Tahini in 5.6oz glass jars.  This tahini is contaminated with salmonella.  This bacterium can cause serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems.  Affected are lot #s 3031, 3080, 3270, and 3297. Do not consume this tahini.  Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information about this recall, contact the company at 1-647 218 0081 or via the email info@alfez.us. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ab-world-foods-us-inc-recalls-alfez-natural-tahini-because-possible-health-risk #alfez #tahini #salmonella #infection #recall

  • Umary Acido Hialuronica, Suplemento Alimenticio Contain Hidden Drugs

    18/07/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lLU_ysR9K/ The Food and Drug Administration and the SoloVital.com are recalling Umary Acido Hialuronica, Suplemento Alimenticio, 850 mg capsules, sold for pain relief.  These supplements are contaminated with diclofenac and omeprazole.  Diclofenac is an NSAID that thins blood and causes gastrointestinal damage and omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat gastritis and ulcer that can interact adversely with other medications. If you have this product , do not ingest it and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, email SoloVital.com at info@solovital.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/solovitalcom-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-umary-acido-hialuronica-suplemento-alimenticio-850 #solovital #umary #supplement #pain #diclofenac #omeprazole #druginteractions #recall

  • Infla-650 Herbal Supplements Contain Hidden Drugs

    18/07/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lKub-OUVi/ The Food and Drug Administration and Guru Inc. are recalling Infla-650 Herbal Dietary Supplement Capsules sold for pain relief.  These supplements are contaminated with acetaminophen, diclofenac and phenylbutazone.  Excess acetaminophen can produce liver damage, diclofenac is an NSAID that thins blood and causes gastrointestinal damage, and phenylbutazone is an anti-inflammatory veterinary drug that causes bone marrow damage in humans. If you have this supplement, do not ingest it and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, call Guru at 1-470-536-9800 or email the company at info@nutraherbusa.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/guru-inc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-infla-650-herbal-dietary-supplement-capsules-due-hidden #guru #infla650 #supplement #acetaminophen #diclofenac #phenylbutazone #liver #gastrointestinal #bonemarrow #recall

  • CFMOTO Off-Road Vehicles May Collapse

    18/07/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lJ8bANjx9/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and CFMOTO announce the recall of CFMOTO ZFORCE 950 HO Sport Side-by-Side ROVs, 2022 through 2023 models.  The shock absorber rod assembly tends to detach leading to suspension collapse, crashes, and tip-overs. About 3630 of these ROVs were sold. Stop riding these vehicles and call your CFMOTO dealer to arrange an inspection and repair.  For more information about this recall, call CFMOTO at 1-888-823-6686 or email the company at info@cfmotousa.com. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/CFMOTO-Recalls-ZFORCE-950-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-ROVs-Due-to-Crash-and-Tip-Over-Hazards #cfmoto #offroadvehicle #suspension #collapse #crash #injury #recall

  • Brilliant Bee Rattles May Choke Your Baby

    18/07/2024 Duración: 56s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lJLhjsrFN/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Manhattan Toy have recalled Brilliant Bee Rattles.  The base of the rattle can detach and release 3 small rings that create a choking hazard. About 3,000 of these rattles were sold nationwide and online at manhattantoy.com. Take these rattles away from your babies and return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information and an alternate method for returning the rattle for a refund, call Manhattan Toy at 1-800-541-1345 or reach the company via email at help@manhattantoy.com. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Sassy-Baby-Recalls-Manhattan-Toy-Brilliant-Bee-Rattles-Due-to-Choking-Hazard #manhattantoy #rattle #choking #recall

  • Bissell Steam Cleaners May Steam You

    18/07/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lIjq_skVo/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Bissell are recalling Bissell Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners.  These steam cleaners tend to shoot hot water and steam unexpectedly leading to user burns. About 3.2 million  of these steam cleaners were sold in the US and about 355,000 were sold in Canada at Target, Walmart, and other department and home goods stores nationwide and online at bissell.com, amazon.com, hsn.com, and on other websites. Stop heating and using these steam cleaners.  Contact Bissell at 1-855-417-7001 for via the email RecallNA@bissell.com.  You’ll receive either a $60 credit on bissell.com or a $40 refund.  You’ll have to cut the power cord and email a photo of the cleaner showing the cut cord and the model number. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/BISSELL-Recalls-More-Than-3-Million-Steam-Shot-Handheld-Steam-Cleaners-Due-to-Burn-Hazard #bissell #steamcleaner #leaking #burns #recall

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