Sinopsis
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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Yamaha Golf Car Vehicles
17/06/2025 Duración: 01minYamaha Golf Car Vehicles have defective accelerators pedals. They fail to return to idle when a driver stops pressing the accelerator. This defect creates significant crash and injury hazards.About 352,000 units are impacted in this recall. This recall expands on previous recalls of 11,000 units in July 2023, 5,000 in February 2022, 145,000 in October 2018, and 161,000 in February 2018.Immediately stop using these recalled golf car even if yours was previously repaired under earlier recalls.C ontact an authorized Yamaha Golf Car dealer to arrange a free replacement of the accelerator pedal return spring assembly.For more information, visit yamahamotorsports.com or call (866) 747-4027.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Yamaha-Expands-Recall-of-Golf-Car-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Additional-Models-and-New-Repair-to-Replace-Accelerator-Pedal-Spring-AssemblyVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLAb55YgAjW/#yamaha #golfcar #accelerator #crash #injury #recall
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Apollo America’s Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors
17/06/2025 Duración: 01minApollo America’s Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors malfunction and fail to alert you in the event of a fire or carbon monoxide leak. This creates risks of smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide poisoning, and even death.About 50,000 units were sold nationwide in the United States exclusively by Vivint.Vivint is automatically sending a free replacement detector to all known purchasers. Continue using the recalled detectors until you receive and install the replacement. Once installed, mark the old device as “recalled,” remove the batteries, and dispose of the unit with household garbage. Installation instructions and a detailed removal guide are available at vivint.com/smoke-co-recall and for more info, email recall@vivint.com or phone: (800) 281-9667.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Apollo-America-Recalls-Combination-Smoke-and-Carbon-Monoxide-Detectors-Due-to-Failure-to-Alert-Consumers-to-a-Fire-or-Carbon-Monoxide-Leak-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-Sold-Exclusively-by-VivintVidcast: https:/
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DR Power Battery-Powered Chainsaws
17/06/2025 Duración: 58sDR Power Battery-Powered Chainsaws have overheating motor controllers that trigger fire and burn hazards.About 7,180 chainsaws were sold in the US and 21 were sold in Canada. To receive a pro-rated refund based on the age of your chainsaw, complete a recall form and upload a photograph showing destruction of the tool according to DR Power’s online instructions at drpower.com/BPC-recall. When disposing of the lithium-ion battery, follow your local and state recycling regulations. For info: recalls@DRPower.com or (800) 940-6923. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/DR-Power-Equipment-Recalls-Battery-Powered-Chainsaws-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLAaZZcgfxG/#dr #chainsaw #overheating # controller # fire # burns # recall
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Direct Scaffold Casters for Baker Scaffolding
17/06/2025 Duración: 40sDirect Scaffold Casters for Baker Scaffolding have faulty spot welds, break, and fail. This makes the scaffolding unstable and poses a serious fall hazard. About 23,000 casters have been sold in the US. For free replacement caster wheels or more recall information, contact Direct Scaffold Supply at bakercasters@realtimeresults.net or (800) 729-6118.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Direct-Scaffold-Supply-Recalls-Casters-for-Baker-Scaffolding-Due-to-Fall-HazardVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLAYJSWgA5l/#directscaffold #bakerscaffolding #casters #falls #recall directscaffold, bakerscaffolding, casters, falls, recall
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Bengal King Family Pack Vegetable Singara Has Hidden Peanuts
30/05/2025 Duración: 49sVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKRBDXjtl5q/Those with an allergy to peanuts could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. Affected is Lot #007 with an expiration date of June 10, 2026.Affected products were distributed nationwide through retail stores and mail orders.Do not consume this product. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact South Asian Food Inc. at 1-718-894-2507.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/south-asian-food-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-bengal-king-family-pack-vegetable#southasianfood #singara #peanuts #allergy #recall
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Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market Cucumbers Have Salmonella
30/05/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKRAhTDvttr/These cucumbers pose a serious health risk for children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems as salmonella triggers a violent gastrointestinal infection.The recalled cucumbers were sold directly to consumers between April 29, 2025, and May 14, 2025 without labeling at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market locations in Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and West Palm Beach, Florida. Cucumbers currently available at Bedner’s markets are not affected.If you purchased these cucumbers, do not consume them and discard the product. For more information and refunds, contact Bedner Growers, Inc. at 1-866-222-9180.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bedner-growers-inc-recalls-cucumbers-because-possible-health-risk#bedner #cucumbers #salmonella #infection #recall
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Publix GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food Pouches Could Sicken Your Child
30/05/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ_8PxN-2p/These baby food pouches contain toxic lead levels. Lead poisons the neurologic systems of developing children. Affected is lot number 41415-00901 with a best-if-used-by date of November 1, 2025These recalled pouches were sold at Publix stores across eight states: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky.Do not feed these pouches to your infants and toddlers but return them to any Publix store for a full refund. For questions or more information, contact Publix’s customer care department toll-free at 1-800-242-1227 or visit publix.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/publix-voluntarily-recalls-greenwise-pear-kiwi-spinach-pea-baby-food-pouches-due-lead#publix #baby #pouches #lead #poisoning #recall
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Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods Marinated Cucumber Salad Has Salmonella Contamination
30/05/2025 Duración: 59sVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ_X2iPtKD/The recall is linked to salmonella cucumbers from Bedner Growers. Salmonella causes serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems. This cucumber salad was sold at Food Lions, Harris Teeters, Krogers, Libbie Markets, and Ukrop’s Market Halls in Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky.Don’t consume this cucumber salad. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods at 1-804-340-3050.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ukrops-homestyle-foods-announces-recall-due-possible-health-risk#ukrops #cucumbers #salad #salmonella #infection #recall
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UMARY USA Hyaluronic Acid Dietary Supplements Contain Hidden Dangerous Drugs
30/05/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ-05cMJft/These caplets contain the undeclared drug ingredients: Dexamethasone, Diclofenac, and Omeprazole. These undeclared drugs pose serious health risks, including immune suppression, cardiovascular problems, gastrointestinal issues, and potential harmful drug interactions. Dexamethasone is a powerful corticosteroid, diclofenac is an NSAID, and omeprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor. All products with any lot number or expiration date are included in this recall.These products were sold nationwide through their website umary-usa.com.If you purchased and used these UNAVY or UMOVY Ácido Hialurónico caplets, speak with your medical team before discontinuing them as you may have to taper off them. To obtain a refund or for more information, email UMARY USA at umaryusa2025@gmail.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/umary-usacom-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-unavy-acido-hialuronico-caplets-and-umovy-acido#umary #hyaluronicacid #dexa
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Snowfruit and Snowfox Fresh-cut Cucumber Items Have Salmonella Contamination
30/05/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ-MStNGwM/This recall involves fruit and vegetable trays, salads, and sushi containing cucumbers from Bedner Growers, Inc.These items were sold at Kroger, Roundy’s stores such as Pick n Save and Metro Market, and Weis Market locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and New York.If you purchased any Snowfruit or Snowfox fresh-cut cucumber or sushi products return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Questions? Contact the company via email at hello@snowfruit.com or hello@snowfox.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jfe-franchising-inc-recalls-limited-number-cucumber-products-because-possible-health-risk-0#snowfruit #snowfox #cucumbers #sushi #salmonella #infection #recall
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Spectrum Tetra ReptoMin 3-In-1 SELECT-A-FOOD Turtle-Reptile Food Has Salmonella Contamination
30/05/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ9p-5MfMs/Affected is lot number 951790.One lot of this reptile feed was sold between May 6 and May 16, 2025 in retail stores and online through Petco, Walmart, Chewy, Amazon, and Meijer.Stop feeding this recalled reptile food to your turtles and other reptile pets. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Cleanse your hands, surfaces, and any pet feeding utensils that contacted this recalled product. For more information, contact Spectrum Brands Pet LLC at 1-800-526-0650 or via the email aquaticssupport@spectrumbrands.comhttps://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/spectrum-brands-pet-llc-recalls-single-lot-tetra-reptomin-reptile-food-aquatic-turtles-because#spectrum #reptile #turtle #food #salmonella #infection #recall
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Albertson’s Recalls Ready Meals and Star Market Store-Made Deli Products With Salmonella Cucumbers
30/05/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ9AfuuSP0/The recalled products were prepared with cucumbers supplied by Fresh Creative Foods who bought the salmonella-contaminated produce from Bedner Growers, Inc. This bacterium can cause serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems. The affected deli items were sold at ACME, Balducci’s Food Lovers Market, Kings Food Markets, Safeway, Shaw’s, and Star Market stores. These stores are located in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.Don’t eat any of these products. Return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. For more information, call Albertsons Companies’ Customer Service Center at 1-877-723-3929.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/albertsons-companies-voluntarily-recalls-three-store-made-deli-items-contain
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Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Has Salmonella Contamination
30/05/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ8f_ttODO/These cucumber slices include recalled whole cucumbers supplied by Bedner Growers, Inc. 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 1.5-pound packages with all date codes up to May 24, 2025. These cucumber slices have been sold at Walmart stores located in Texas between May 13 and May 20, 2025.Do not eat, serve, or sell these cucumber slices. Return them to the Walmart store where they were purchased for a full refund. Surfaces that have come in contact with the cucumbers should be cleaned and sanitized thoroughly to avoid cross-contamination. For questions or concerns, contact Walmart’s Customer Care Team at 1-800-925-6278.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/walmart-inc-recalls-marketside-fresh-cut-cucumber-slices-select-texas-stores-because-possible-health#cucumber #slices #marketside #wal
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Santa Monica Seafood Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing Have Undeclared Soy
30/05/2025 Duración: 51sVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ8ARquUDi/Affected is the 16-ounce size with instructions touse or freeze by June 2, 2025. This could lead to serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for those with a soy allergy.These packages of salmon have been sold at Aldi stores in California, Nevada, and Arizona.Do not consume this salmon if you have a soy allergy. Return the product to Aldi for a full refund. For more information, consumers may contact Santa Monica Seafood at 1-800-969-8862.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/santa-monica-seafood-voluntarily-recalls-atlantic-salmon-portions-seafood-stuffing-due-undeclared#aldi #santamonicaseafood #salmon #soy #allergy #recall
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Boyro Baby Convertible High Chairs Have Defective Restraints
30/05/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ7dzqgiS3/There is no specific lot number provided. The restraint system is not directly attached to the high chair and its locks and latches can fail leading to infant falls. In addition, the opening between the seat and tray is large enough for a child to become trapped.About 5,400 high chairs were sold exclusively online at Amazon.com between October 2023 and November 2024.Stop using these recalled high chairs. Contact Boyro Baby at boyrobaby@outlook.com for instructions regarding disassembly and obtaining a full refund. You will be asked to cut the restraint system and seat cushions, take photos of the destroyed components, and email those photos to the same email.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Boyro-Baby-Recalls-High-Chairs-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fall-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Violations-of-Federal-Regulations-for-High-Chairs-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com#boyrobaby #highchairs #restraints #falls #entrapment #injuries #recall
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Nicrew 15-inch Submersible RGB LED Lights Have Ingestible Button Batteries
30/05/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ667WNRK8/The light’s remote control contains a CR2032 lithium button battery that can be easily accessed by children and ingested leading to severe internal injuries, chemical burns, or even death.About 1,150 units were sold exclusively online through Amazon.com between May 2024 and August 2024.Stop using this recalled product’s remote, remove the button battery, and store it safely out of your children’s reach. To receive a free and safe replacement remote, contact Nicrew at nicrew@support.com with Amazon order number and a photo showing that you have destroyed your remote. You can obtain more recall information using the same email.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/NICREW-Submersible-RGB-LED-Lights-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Ingestion-Hazard-Violations-of-Federal-Regulations-for-Consumer-Products-with-Coin-Batteries-Sold-on-Amazon-by-Nicrew#nicrew #ledlight #remote #buttonbattery #ingestion #injuries #recall
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Leon Rading Digital Wall Clocks Have Ingestible Button Batteries
30/05/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ6X-6tM_g/This recalled clock is shipped with a remote that contains a lithium button battery easily accessible by children. Ingestion of these button cell batteries can cause severe internal injuries, chemical burns, or death. Affected is model number PH-05.About 2,016 units were sold exclusively through Amazon.com from November 2024 through January 2025.Stop using the remote control for these recalled wall clocks and keep it away from children. Remove the coin battery and dispose of or recycle it at a local hazardous waste center. Write “RECALLED” on the remote in permanent marker and email a photo of it being discarded to recall@lianaocoltd.com. Once submitted, you will receive a full refund for the clock. You can obtain more information about this recall at the same email.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Leon-Rading-Recalls-Digital-Wall-Clocks-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Ingestion-Hazard-Violations-of-Federal-Regulations-for-Consumer-Products-with
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GASGAS and Husqvarna Off-Road Motorcycles Have Faulty Brakes
30/05/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ5vqotCBJ/These cycles have front brake calipers that crack and brake ineffectively creating crash hazards. The recall includes multiple model years from 2022 through 2025. About 19,310 of these cycles were sold in the United States and about 3,870 units sold in Canada through authorized GASGAS and Husqvarna dealers from January 2022 through August 2024.Stop riding these recalled motorcycles immediately and contact an authorized GASGAS or Husqvarna dealer to schedule a free inspection and, if needed, a free repair. For more information, call GASGAS and Husqvarna Motorcycles at 1-888-985-6090.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/KTM-Recalls-Off-Road-Motorcycles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall#gasgas #husqvarna #offroad #motorcycles #brakes #crash #recall
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PlayTab Rollers Tile Toys Have Ingestible Magnets
30/05/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ45dqNwwF/This toy contains a small, high-powered magnet that creates an ingestion hazard for children. If swallowed, they can attract inside the digestive system causing perforations, twisting, and blockages of the bowels leading to infection, blood poisoning, and even death.About 5,100 units were sold in the United States and an additional 380 units were sold in Canada at specialty toy, book, and educational stores as well as online at fatbraintoys.com between July 2024 and November 2024.Immediately stop using these roller tile toys and contact Fat Brain Toy Co. at 1-800-590-5987 or via the email recall@fatbraintoys.com for disposal instructions, a replacement toy, or a refund. That refund is a $10 credit toward a future purchase at fatbraintoys.com.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Fat-Brain-Recalls-Rollers-Tile-Toys-Used-in-PlayTab-Modular-Activity-Boards-Due-to-Magnet-Ingestion-Hazard-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-Violation-of-Federal-Regulations-for-Toy-Magnets#
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Multiple Child Safety Gates Sold By Amazon Can Entrap Children
29/05/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQHuz1PWMz/These gates, sold on Amazon under various names and sizes, violate federal safety regulations. A child’s body easily passes through gaps in these gates, the locking mechanisms fail, and the gates do not resist a child pushing out creating risks of entrapment, falls, and potentially fatal injuries.About 1,800 units were sold exclusively on Amazon.com between June 2021 and March 2025.Stop using these gates around your children. Wait for Amazon to contact you with instructions regarding item returns and refunds. Since each gate was sold by a variety of companies through Amazon, the contact information for each company may be found at the CPSC link listed below.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Child-Safety-Gates-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Entrapment-and-Fall-Hazards-Violations-of-Federal-Regulation-for-Gates-and-Enclosures-Imported-by-Yiwu-Baili-Import-and-Export-Sold-on-Amazon-com#amazon #children #gates #entrapment #falls #recall