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.
Episodios
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Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix and Kitten Mix Have Bacterial Contamination
19/04/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIpISa9JQd-/These pet foods have contamination with salmonella and listeria and create health risks to animals and humans. Both bacteria cause infections in the very young, elders, and those with suppressed immunity. The affected lot numbers are N25 1230 for Puppy Mix and N26 0114 for Kitten Mix.These pet foods were sold primarily in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York State, Tennessee, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin between January 3 and January 24, 2025.Stop feeding these products to your pets and either return the food to the place of purchase or destroy it so that children, pets, and wildlife cannot ingest it. You should also thoroughly wash and sanitize your hands, pet bowls, utensils, and surfaces that have come into contact with the food. For additional information, contact Blue Ridge Beef at 1-704-873-2072 or via the email blueridgebeefnc@yahoo.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety
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Dorado Nutrition Brand Spermidine Maximum Strength 10mg Vegetable Capsules Have An Undeclared Allergen
19/04/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIpHi-6N6PG/This supplement has undeclared wheat allergen. This poses a serious risk of allergic or life-threatening reactions for individuals with a wheat allergy. Affected are lot numbers 12792402-44 and 12792402-44J.This supplement was sold online through Amazon in the United States between May 22, 2024, and April 4, 2025. The product was also distributed in Germany under the name Spermidin 60 Kapseln 38g.Immediately stop using this recalled supplement if you have a wheat allergy and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, call Supplement Manufacturing Partners at 1-833-810-9896 or reach the company via the email SMPQuality@smpnutra.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/supplement-manufacturing-partner-inc-issues-recall-dorado-nutrition-brand-spermidine-supplement-10mg#dorado #spermadine #supplement #wheat #allergy #recall
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North Face Women’s Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots Can Trip You
19/04/2025 Duración: 58sVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIpHB_cvp9q/The hook of one boot can catch on the lace of the other boot causing you to trip and fall.About 15,200 pairs were sold in the United States and 5,900 were sold in Canada at The North Face stores, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Nordstrom, REI, other retailers nationwide, and online at thenorthface.com and other websites.Stop wearing these recalled boots and contact The North Face at 1-800-297-9150 or the email the company at recall_wshellistaV@thenorthface.com to receive a free return shipping label and a full refund,https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/The-North-Face-Recalls-Womens-Shellista-V-Mid-Waterproof-Boots-Due-to-Fall-Hazardnorthface #boot #womens #laces #falls #injuries #recall
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Leetous Glow Sticks and Glasses Party Pack Toys Have Dangerous Button Batteries
19/04/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIpGfnZuMYa/The products violate federal safety regulations for battery-operated toys because the button batteries are accessible without the use of a household tool and children could obtain and eat them. If swallowed, these batteries cause severe internal injuries or even death. Affected is model number LTXN1003.About 6,300 units were sold exclusively online at Amazon.com between October 2024 and February 2025.Immediately stop using the recalled glow sticks and glasses, keep them away from children, and remove the batteries. Contact Leetous by email at amazonus@leetous.com for instructions about how to dispose of the items and obtain a full refund.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Leetous-Recalls-Glow-Sticks-and-Glasses-Party-Pack-Toys-Due-to-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Ingestion-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Regulations-for-Battery-Operated-Toys-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com#leetous #glowsticks #glasses #buttonbatteries #children #ingestion #injury #recall
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Casely Power Pod 5000mAh Power Banks Light Up
19/04/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIpGAhUuIJs/The power bank’s lithium-ion battery overheats and ignites leading to fires and burns. Affected is model number E33A.About 429,200 of these power banks were sold nationwide online at getcasely.com, Amazon.com, and other e-commerce retailers between March 2022 and September 2024.Stop charging and using these recalled power banks and contact Casely at 1-888-964-9331 or use the email recall@getcasely.com to receive a free replacement. As usual, you will have to register for the recall and submit photos of your battery.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Casely-Recalls-Wireless-Portable-Power-Banks-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards#casely #powerbank #overheatin #fires #burns #recall\
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Joydeco Roller Window Shades Strangle
19/04/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIpFTUssHfr/These shades have long operating cords that create a serious risk of injury or death to children. This recall includes all Joydeco roller shades sold with cords and applies to multiple sizes and colors.About 73,000 units were sold exclusively on Amazon.com between September 2021 and September 2024.Immediately secure the cords out of children’s reach and contact Shanghai Chushuo by email at amazonservice@joydeco.com to request a full refund or a free replacement operating cord wand. For the refund, email a photo of the recalled product with the cord cut to the same email.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Joydeco-Roller-Window-Shades-Recalled-Due-to-Strangulation-and-Entanglement-Hazards-and-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-Violation-of-Federal-Regulations-for-Window-Coverings-Sold-on-Amazon-com-by-Shanghai-Chushuo-Electronic-Commerce-Co#Joydeco #rollershades #cord s#strangulation #recall
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American Bolt and Screw Tip-Over Restraint Kits Fail To Restrain
19/04/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIpEpr7OrpI/The plastic zip tie in these kits become brittle and break allowing furniture to detach from the wall during a tip-over thus creating an entrapment hazard. These kits were distributed with Canyon Furniture chests and dressers sold under names like Canyon Lake, Cottage Colors, Creekside 2.0, Ivy League 2.0, and others.About 12,890 units were sold exclusively through Rooms To Go stores and online at www.roomstogo.com between July 2023 and May 2024.Contact American Bolt and Screw by emailing at recall@absfasteners.com to receive a free replacement tip-over restraint kit. While you waiting for the replacement, keep children away from the furniture and dispose of the recalled restraint kit. You may also reach Rooms To Go at 1-855-688-0919 or via the email at productcare@roomstogo.com.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/American-Bolt-and-Screw-Recalls-Tip-Over-Restraint-Kits-Distributed-with-Clothing-Storage-Units-Manufactured-by-Canyon-Furnit
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Fisher-Price Brunch & Go Stroller Toys Can Choke Children
19/04/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIpEBqZvM4R/The yolk on the toy egg can crack into small parts that pose a choking risk for young children. Affected is model number HGB85.About 253,000 units were sold in the US and an additional 4,500 were sold in Canada all at Hobby Lobby, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Marshalls, Nordstrom, Ross, TJMaxx, and Walmart stores nationwide and at amazon.com from February 2022 through March 2025.Take away these stroller toys from your children. Contact Fisher-Price at 1-855-853-6224 to obtain a free replacement. To obtain the refund, mark the egg component with the word “Recall,” then upload a photo of the marked toy to the company’s recall website service.mattel.com. Once a replacement confirmation email is received, the recalled product should be disposed of in the trash.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Fisher-Price-Recalls-Brunch-Go-Stroller-Toys-Due-to-Choking-Hazard#fisherprice #stroller #toy #egg #choking #recall
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Fisher-Price 3-in-1 SnugaPuppy Activity Centers Have Unsafe Tissue Box Toys
19/04/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIpDTjPMR8a/This toy tissue box falls apart and expose small support brackets that a child could swallow and choke on. Affected is model number HLV78.About 15,300 of these activity centers were sold in the United States and an additional 2,000 sold in Canada all at Walmart stores nationwide as well as online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and other websites. These activity centers were sold between November 2022 and February 2025.Immediately remove the tissue box toy from the activity center, and keep it out of reach of children. To receive a free replacement toy, contact Fisher-Price at 1-855-853-6224 and follow steps to mark the recalled toy, upload a photo at service.mattel.com, and dispose of the item once a replacement confirmation email is received.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Fisher-Price-Recalls-Tissue-Box-Toy-Sold-with-SnugaPuppy-Activity-Centers-Due-to-Choking-Hazard#fisherprice #ActivityCenter #tissuebox #ingestion #choking #recall
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Bebamour Baby Bath Seats Could Drown Your Child
19/04/2025 Duración: 52sVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIpCnv8pkIO/These bath seats have wide leg openings that permit babies to slip through creating a risk of serious injury or death. Affected is model number T186.About 1,350 units were sold nationwide through Bebamour.com and Amazon.com from May 2024 through February 2025.Stop using these bath seats immediately and contact Bebamour by emailing amanda@babyleading.com to obtain a full refund. To obtain the refund, you must email a photo of the disposed product.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Baby-Bath-Seats-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-to-Babies-from-Drowning-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Regulation-for-Infant-Bath-Seats-Sold-on-Bebamour-com-and-Amazon-com-by-Bebamour#Bebamour #bathseats #infants #drowning #recall
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Costway Babyjoy Convertible 6-in-1 High Chair Activity Centers Entrap And Dump Babies
19/04/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIpByLxPsvY/These recalled high chairs have unsafe leg openings that are too wide creating entrapment hazards, and the chair’s tray easily detaches leading to falls and injuries.About 1,400 high chairs were sold nationwide online through Costway.com, Amazon.com, and Target.com from November 2021 through June 2024.Immediately stop using these high chair activity centers and contact Costway at 1-844-242-1885 or via the email recall@costway.com for a full refund. You can return the product using a prepaid shipping label or by sending photos of the destroyed product to the company email.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Costway-Recalls-Babyjoy-Convertible-High-Chair-Activity-Centers-Due-to-Entrapment-and-Serious-Injury-Hazards-Violation-of-Federal-Regulations-for-High-Chairs-and-Stationary-Activity-Centers#costway #highchair #infants #toddlers #entrapment #falls #recalls
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Lil Pick Up E-Bully Youth All-Terrain Vehicles Have Defective Steering and Brakes
19/04/2025 Duración: 56sVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIpAx6KPu-R/The handlebars create laceration hazards, and the parking brakes fail,About 1,300 units were sold between September 2023 and October 2024 through multiple online retailers, including Amazon.com, Ebay.com, Seangles.com, and other websites.Immediately stop riding these ATVs and contact Lil Pick Up at 1-951-245-5663 or via the email contact@lilpickup.us to arrange a free repair through an authorized repair shop.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Lil-Pick-Up-Recalls-Youth-All-Terrain-Vehicles-ATVs-Due-to-Injury-Hazards-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-Violation-of-Federal-Regulations-for-ATVs#lilpickup #ebully #atvs #steering #brakes #injuries #recall
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Safetussin Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu tablets could harm your children
19/04/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DInh6kHuKO2/Their packaging is not child-resistant and the acetaminophen content creates a risk of poisoning for young children.About 14,250 units were sold nationwide at HEB, Harris-Teeter, and other regional grocery stores as well as at independently owned pharmacies from July 2024 through March 2025.Secure the product out of the sight and reach of children and contact Kramer Laboratories at 1-800-824-4894 or via the email kramerlabs@emersongroup.com for instructions on how to return or safely dispose of the product to receive a full refund.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Kramer-Laboratories-Recalls-Safetussin-Max-Strength-Multi-Symptom-Cough-Cold-and-Flu-Blister-Packs-Due-to-Risk-of-Child-Poisoning-Violation-of-Federal-Regulation-for-Child-Resistant-Packaging#safetussin #cough #cold #flu #acetaminophen #poisoning #children #recall
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SmartDrive MX2+ Speed Control Dials Start Or Stop Powered Wheelchairs Unpredictably
08/04/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIMmdwTswKj/These wired Speed Control Dials may cause the wheelchair’s motor to be unresponsive or activate unexpectedly creating a risk of injury. This recall affects all Speed Control Dials with lot numbers MX2-3DCK and MX2-3DC manufactured and distributed between August 17, 2023, and March 10, 2025.The product was sold throughout the United States.Immediately stop using this Speed Control Dial and switch to an alternative controller including Switch Control buttons or a compatible smartwatch app. To request a free replacement, contact Max Mobility / Permobil at 1-615-257-2930 or visit the online field action portal at hub.permobil.com/smartdrive-scd-voluntary-field-action and follow the instructions to verify your information to receive a replacement unit.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/max-mobility-permobil-expands-nationwide-recall-smartdrive-speed-control-dial-due-motor-being#maxmobility #permobil #wheelchair #speedcontroller
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Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce and Texas Pete Sweet CHAbanero Sweet Sriracha Habanero Sauce Have Dangerously Inaccurate Ingredient Labels
08/04/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIMl7GHNxpT/Bottles labeled as Habanero Buffalo Sauce may actually contain Sriracha Sauce that contains sulfites not listed on the label. This creates a serious and possibly life-threatening allergic reaction risk for sulfite-sensitive individuals. Other bottles of Sweet CHAbanero Sauce are missing key labeled ingredients including aged red habanero peppers.About 1,050 units were sold across California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, and Vermont win February and March, 2025.Stop using these recalled products. Return these products to the place of purchase to receive a full refund. No proof of purchase is required. For more information, contact T.W. Garner Food Company at 1-336-231-6417 or via the email ContactUs@garnerfoods.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tw-garner-food-company-issues-recall-texas-peter-habanero-buffalo-sauce-due-potential-presence
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DeWalt 70,000 BTU Outdoor Portable Cordless Forced Air Propane Heaters OverHeat
08/04/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIMlCneO1Vl/The heater’s operating instructions fail to warn the user about pressing the start button too quickly. That prevents the fan from starting and creates overheating, fires, and burns. Affected is model number DXH70CFAVX.About 21,250 units were sold exclusively at Lowe’s stores and on Lowes.com between May 2024 and January 2025.Immediately stop running these recalled heaters. Contact Enerco at 1-800-964-4328 or email the company through its website at enercogroupinc.com/recall to obtain a sticker to remind you how to start the heater and its fan simultaneously.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Enerco-Recalls-DEWALT-70000-BTU-Outdoor-Portable-Cordless-Forced-Air-Propane-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-at-Lowes#dewalt #heater #overheating #fires #burns #recalls
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Room2Room LED Iridescent Bear Lights Overheat And Melt
08/04/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIMkfuCtU4h/The power switch on the USB cord overheats and melts creating fire and burn risks. The affected model number LD-0030 includes a USB plug with an on/off switch and can be identified by the UPC code 1922340368444 on the bottom of the packaging.About 29,000 units were sold from September 2024 through Five Below stores and online at FiveBelow.com. Stop using the lights and return the product to any Five Below store for a full refund to your original credit card, in cash, or as store credit. Alternatively, you can contact Five Below customer service at 1-844-452-3569 or via the email Recalls@FiveBelow.com and email a photo of the light with the cord cut to receive a refund by check or store credit.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Five-Below-Recalls-Room2Room-LED-Iridescent-Bear-Lights-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards#room2room #led #light #overheating #fires #burs #recall
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Superb Sports Baby Bath Seats Could Drown Your Baby
08/04/2025 Duración: 58sVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIMj8FMR_Gh/The affected, light blue seats fail to meet stability and leg opening standards, can tip over during use, and create risks of serious injuries or death for infants.About 1,050 of these bath seats were sold exclusively through Amazon.com between February and November 2024. Immediately stop using these recalled bath seats. To obtain a full refund, contact DualOranges Store at 1-980-398-2313 or by emailing info@dualoranges.com for instructions on proper disposal of the product. A photograph of the trashed bath seat will be required for refund processing.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Superb-Sports-Baby-Bath-Seats-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-to-Babies-from-Drowning-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Regulation-for-Infant-Bath-Seats-Sold-on-Amazon-com-by-DualOranges-Store#suberb #bathseat #infants #unstable #tipover #drowning #injuries #recall
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Honeyjoy Convertible and Foldable High Chairs Can Suffocate Your Baby
08/04/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIMi55gu4xA/The high chairs are marketed for infant sleep and exceed the legally allowed incline angle of 10 degree creating a serious suffocation danger for infants. Affected are multiple models including the models BE10019US-PI, AD10025PI, BB4640BL.About 2,750 units were sold exclusively online at Amazon.com between April 2023 and August 2024.Stop putting your babies in these high chairs immediately. To be certain that your model is affected, email honeyjoyrecall@hotmail.com or visit HONEYJOY’s Amazon store page, click “MORE” at the top, and select “RECALL HIGH CHAIR.” To obtain a full refund, write “RECALLED” clearly on both the front and back of the seatback, and email a photo of the marked product to the Honeyjoy email. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/HONEYJOY-Recalls-Multiple-Convertible-and-Foldable-High-Chairs-Due-to-Risk-of-Suffocation-Violation-of-Federal-Regulation-for-Infant-Sleep-Products-and-Inclined-Sleepers-Ban-Sold-Exclusively
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Honda Accessory Heaters Are Flame Throwers
08/04/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIMiW9FscvY/These accessory heaters, sold separately from side-by-side vehicles, overheat and trigger fires leading to burns and property damage. The recall affects heaters compatible with 2022–2024 Honda Pioneer 1000, 2023–2025 Honda Pioneer 700, and 2022–2024 Honda Talon 1000 models.About 2,340 units were sold nationwide through authorized Honda Powersports dealers between January 2022 and September 2024.Immediately stop using these recalled accessory heaters and contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule a free repair. To determine if your vehicle is equipped with the affected heater, enter your VIN at powersports.honda.com/recalls. For more information, call American Honda at 1-866-784-1870 or visit powersports.honda.com and click on “Recall Information” at the top of the page.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Honda-Recalls-Accessory-Heaters-for-Side-by-Side-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards#honda #sidebyside #heaters #overheating #fires #burns