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.

Episodios

  • Ross Armchairs Can Dump You

    18/07/2024 Duración: 55s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lH_w6uZQe/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Ross Stores are recalling Metal-framed Armchairs.   The legs of these armchairs tend to bend or break leading to falls and injuries. About 1600 of these armchairs were sold at Ross Stores nationwide. Stop sitting in these armchairs and return them to any Ross store for a refund. When you return the chair, you will either receive a full cash refund or a $50 store credit.  For more information, call Ross Stores at 1-800-335-1115 or reach them via email at customer.inquiries@ros.com. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Ross-Stores-Recalls-Armchairs-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards #ross #armchairs #legs #falls #injuries #recall

  • Atomi Smart Heaters Are Too Smart For Your Own Good

    18/07/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lHZpfRCGz/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission snd the Atomi company now recall Atomi smart heaters. These heaters tend to turn on without your input leading to fires and burns. About 99,400 were sold in the US and about 10,700 were sold in Canada all at Amazon.com, Ace Hardware, Atomiusa.com, Best Buy, BJ's Wholesale Club, Costco, Hammacher Schlemmer, Home Depot, Lowes and lowes.com, Menards, Sam's Club, and Walmart stores. Immediately stop using these recalled heaters, unplug them, and go to atomicheatererecall.com for instructions regarding receiving a refund.  You will be asked to cut the unit’s power cord and upload a photograph of the cut cord and the manufacturer’s label to the website in order to receive the refund.For more information, call Atomi at 1-888-770-7140. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Atomi-Recalls-Smart-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards #atomi #heater #poweron #fires #burns #recall

  • Witches’ Hats Can Light You Up

    18/07/2024 Duración: 55s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lBWIzvQ0u/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Claire’s and Icing Stores now recall Halloween Witch Hats.  These hats fail to meet federal flammability standards risking fires and burns. About 5,700 of these has were sold in the US and about 450 were sold in Canada at Claire’s and Icing Stores. Stop wearing these witches’ hats.  Return them to any Claire’s and Icing Store for a full refund.  For more information, contact the company at 1-888-252-4737 for via email at NAProductRecall@claires.com. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Claires-and-Icing-Stores-Recalls-Halloween-Witch-Hats-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-and-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Requirement #clairesicing #witcheshats #flammability #fires #burns #recall

  • Multiple Brands of Children’s Sleepwear Are Dangerously Flammable

    18/07/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lAlEqxM1o/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and several Chinese manufacturers are recalling their children’s sleepwear sets.  These garments fail to meet US federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear.  Included are; Juvenno Kids sleepwear sets, 18,620 sets; Lovely Angel Nightgowns, 4,360; and Fashion Online Children’s Pajama sets, 45,300. These garments were all sold exclusively online at Temu.com. Don’t permit your kids to sleep in any of this sleepwear. For Juvenno Kids, you can obtain a refund by cutting the garments in half and emailing a photo to 603262718@qq.com or including the photo in a message to Juvenno Kids at Temu.com.  For Lovely Angel garments, email the photo to wangmaxime@163.com or via Lovely Angel’s online store.  For Fashion Online, email the photo to 327937323@qq.com or send it via message to Fashion Online on Temu.com.  More information about these recalls is available via the respective emails. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/

  • Best Lighting LED Light Fixtures Can Combust

    18/07/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9k_M1fPF2I/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Best Lighting Products are now recalling Best Lighting Products LED High Bay Light Fixtures.  The plastic pins that anchor the LED board are defective permitting the hot LED board to fall onto the light’s lens creating fire and burn hazards.  Affected are fixtures of any wattage in the LEDFHB line. About 710,600 of these fixtures were sold in the US and about 19,100 were sold in Canada all via Best Lighting distributors. If you own one of these lights, check the fixture for signs of LED board bracket deterioration, and look for discoloration of the light fixture lens. If you see signs of either, discontinue, using the light fixture and contact Best Lighting Products at 1-888-204-9905 to schedule a free inspection and on-site repair. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Best-Lighting-Products-Recalls-High-Bay-LED-Light-Fixtures-Due-to-Fire-Hazard #bestlighting #LEDboard #detachment #overheating #fires #burns #recal

  • Drain Covers Let You Get Sucked Down

    18/07/2024 Duración: 53s

    TonGass Pool Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9k-XobM57u/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the TonGass company now recall TonGass pool drain covers.  These covers fail to meet federal safety standards leading to entrapment hazards for bathers.   About 1650 of these pool drain covers were sold on Amazon.com. Stop wading and swimming in pools that use these recalled pool drain covers. In order to obtain a refund, remove the drain cover, take a photo of it, and send the photo via email to tongass@126.com.  then obtain a safe pool drain cover before resuming use of the pool. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/TonGass-Pool-Drain-Covers-Recalled-Due-to-Violation-of-the-Virginia-Graeme-Baker-Pool-and-Spa-Safety-Act-and-Entrapment-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-by-TonGass #tongass #pooldraincover #entrapment #recall

  • REI Co-op Cycles Kids’ Bikes Have Dangerous Training Wheels

    11/07/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9S5IrxvLfP/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and REI are recalling Co-op Cycles REV 12-, 16-, or 20-inch Kid’s Bicycles with training wheels, model years 2022-2024.  The training wheels on these bikes tend to fall off leading to crashes, falls, and injuries. About 75,860 of these kids’ bikes have been sold at REI stores and online at rei.com. If your child continues to ride these bikes with training wheels, stop them.  Visit an REI store to schedule a free repair with replacement of training wheel attachments. If you can’t visit a store, contact REI at 800-426-4840 to receive new training wheel repair kit.  The bikes are safe to ride without training wheels. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/REI-Recalls-Co-op-Cycles-REV-Childrens-Bicycles-with-Training-Wheels-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards #rei #coop #children #bikes #trainingwheels #crashes #falls #injuries #recall

  • Brookstone Handheld Vacuums Short Circuit

    11/07/2024 Duración: 58s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9S4fIvts7A/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Southern Telecom now recall Brookstone TurboVac Handheld Rechargeable Vacuum, Model No. BSBVAC301.  This small appliance tends to short circuit during or following charging leading to fire and burn hazards. About 10,600 of these little vacs were sold at Belk stores and online at Belk.com. Stop charging and using these vacs and contact Southern Telecom at 866-450-4493 or via the email support@customersupport123.com to obtain a full refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Southern-Telecom-Recalls-Brookstone-TurboVac-Handheld-Rechargeable-Vacuums-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Belk #brookstone #handheld #vacuum #shortcircuit #fire #burns #recall

  • Baseus Wireless Chargers Overheat

    11/07/2024 Duración: 54s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9S33Q9MRq2/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Baseus company now recall Baseus Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Banks.  These lithium-ion battery based units overheat with burn and fire hazards. About 132,000 of these battery chargers have been sold at Amazon.com, AliExpress.com and Baseus.com. Immediately stop charging and using these batteries.  Contact Baseus at 855-215-5824 or via the email care@baseus.com for instructions regarding obtaining a full refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Baseus-Magnetic-Wireless-Charging-Power-Banks-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Imported-by-Shenzhen-Baseus-Technology #baseus #wirelesscharger #lithiumion #overheating #recall

  • Daikin, Amana, and Goodman Heat Pumps Won’t Cool

    11/07/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9S3PdYuvb5/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Daikin Comfort Technologies are recalling Daikin FIT, Amana Brand S-series, and Goodman SD heat pumps as they switch from cooling to heating function following a power failure. About 56,000 of these heat pumps were sold in the US and about 5,522 were sold in Canada by independent heating and cooling dealers nationwide. If your system is connected to wifi, Daikin will provide a fix via a software update.  If your heat pump is not online, you can register for the recall at goodmanmgg.com/fit-recall. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Daikin-Comfort-Technologies-Manufacturing-Recalls-Daikin-FIT-mana-Brand-S-series-and-Goodman-SD-Heat-Pumps-Due-to-Risk-of-Excessive-Heat-Exposure #daikin #amana #Goodman #heatpump #malfunction #recall

  • Tideway Hair Dryers Are An Electrocution Hazard

    11/07/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9S2ofAujHx/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Tideway Shop are recalling Tideway High-Speed Hair Dryers.  These hair dryers do not have a water immersion protection switch leading to a risk of shock and electrocution should the dryer fall into water. About 39,600 of these hair dryers have been sold online at TikTokShop.com, Shopify.com and other websites. Unplug these hair dryers and contact Tideway Shop at 209-267-4999 or via the emails info@tideway.shop or tidewayshopify@gmail.com to receive a full refund.  To get the refund, cut the cord and email a picture of the destroyed unit to the company. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Focusee-Recalls-Tideway-Hair-Dryers-Due-to-Electrocution-or-Shock-Hazard #tideway #hairdryer #immersionprotection #shock #electrocution #recall

  • Rest Sound Generator Power Adapters Can Shock You

    11/07/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9S19sLJl11/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Hatch Baby Inc. are now recalling the Power Adapters sold with Rest 1st Generation sound machines.  The plastic housing surrounding the adapter and the AC prongs readily comes off when the adapter is removed from an AC plug leading to shock and electrocution hazards. About 919,400 of these units were sold in the US and about 44,352 were sold in Canada online at Hatch.co and Amazon.com, and at the physical locations of BuyBuyBaby, Target, Walmart, Nordstrom, Pottery Barn Kids and BestBuy. Stop using these power adapters and contact Hatch Baby Inc. at 888-918-4614 or via email at recall@hatch.co in order to receive a refund.  To obtain the refund, cut the cord between the power adapter and the sound machine and email a picture showing the cut cord and the model number to Hatch. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Hatch-Baby-Recalls-Power-Adapters-Sold-with-Rest-1st-Generation-Sound-Machines-Due-to-Shock-Hazard #hat

  • Honda Off-Road Motorcycles Have Dangerous Handlebars

    11/07/2024 Duración: 50s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9S1NHmgEWS/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and American Honda Motor are recalling Honda Off-Road Motorcycle Model CRF50F, model years 2023 and 2024.  The handlebar grips slide off leading to loss of cycle control, crashes, and injuries. About 40,700 of these motorcycles were sold. Stop riding these recalled cycles and contact Honda at 866-784-1870 to arrange free inspections and repairs. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/American-Honda-Motor-Recalls-Off-Road-Motorcycles-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards #honda #motorcycles #handlebars #grips #crash #injuries #recall

  • SWOMOG Kids Pajamas Flame Out

    11/07/2024 Duración: 53s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9Sx7W-tyZ4/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the SWOMOG company now recall SWOMOG Children’s Two-Piece Pajama Sets.  They fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear lead to burn hazards. About 27,400 of these pj sets were sold exclusively on amazon.com. Don’t let your kids wear these pajamas.  Contact SWOMOG by email at swomogservice@163.com for a full refund.  To receive it, you’ll cut the garments in half and email a photo to the company. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/SWOMOG-Childrens-Pajamas-Recalled-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Regulations-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-by-SWOMOG #swomog #children #pajamas #flammability #burns #recall

  • Aahu Barah Apricot Rolls Contain Sulfites

    29/06/2024 Duración: 57s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C80COwEpQtT/ The Food and Drug Administration and Aahu Barah USA Inc. are recalling Aahu Barah Apricot Rolls in the 14 oz size.  This product contains undeclared sulfites.  Those with an allergy to sulfites could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Affected is product with an expiration date of December 2025. These apricot rolls were sold in New York, Texas, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Georgia. If you have this product, return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, call Aahu Barah at 516-396-0710. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/aahu-barah-usa-inc-recalls-product-due-undeclared-sulfites #aahubarah #apricotrolls #sulfites #allergy #recall

  • Hudson Harvest Tomato Basil Sauce Is Contaminated

    29/06/2024 Duración: 58s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C80BZw_PqDq/ The Food and Drug Administration and the Hudson Harvest company are recalling Hudson Harvest Tomato Basil Sauce.  The jars containing this product spontaneously swell, leak, and burst suggesting the presence of gas-producing micro-organisms that can poison.  Affected is lot# lot # 1042426. This product was sold in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts during from May through June 2024. If you have this sauce in your frig or on your shelves, return it to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, call Hudson Harvest at 800-811-3795 x 2. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hudson-harvest-issues-voluntary-recall-tomato-basil-sauce-due-potential-under-processing #hudsonharvest #tomato #basil #sauce #contamination #illness #recall

  • Snapchill Roasted Coffee Contains Deadly Toxin

    29/06/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C80AtmMNGTl/ The Food and Drug Administration and Snapchill LLC are recalling all of their canned coffee.  These coffees, sold under a raft of brand names, contain the deadly botulinum toxin.  Botulinum poisoning begins with weakness, dizziness, double-vison, speaking and swallowing problems progressing to breathing problems. These coffees were sold all over the nation.  To see if you have any of this highly dangerous coffee at home, check the ingredient label for the term “Produced and distributed by Snapchill LLC” or the words Snapchill Coffee on the label. If you see any phrase containing Snapchill on your coffee, return it to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, contact Snapchill at 920-632-6018 or via the email Compliance@snapchill.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/snapchill-llc-recalls-canned-coffee-products-due-potential-clostridium-botulinum #snapchill #botulinum #toxicity #death #recall

  • Multiple Ice Cream Brands Have Listeria

    29/06/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C8z_tEjPg8-/ The Food and Drug Administration and Totally Cool, Inc. are recalling ice cream products sold under the following brands: Friendly’s,  Abilyn’s Frozen Bakery, Hershey’s, Yelloh!, Jeni’s, Cumberland Farms, The Frozen Farmer, Marco, ChipWich, AMA Fruits, Taharka, Dolcezza Gelato, and LaSalle.  These products are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.  This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.  Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths.   Return these products to the place of purchase. For more information, call Totally Cool, Inc. at 410-363-7801 and or email them at regulatory@totallycoolicecream.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/totally-cool-inc-recalls-all-ice-cream-products-because-possible-health-risk #icecream #listeria #friendlys #abilyns #Hersheys #jenis #cumberlandfarms #chipwich #rec

  • Foppen Smoked Salmon Has Listeria

    29/06/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C8z-6f9s--8/ The Food and Drug Administration and Foppen Frozen Seafood US. are recalling Foppen Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices – Toast sized, 8.1 oz due to listeria monocytogenes contamination.  This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.  Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths.  Affected is lot # 412. This product was sold in: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia. Return this product to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, contact Foppen Seafood USA at 844-646-0928 or via the email supportQ1087@foppenseafood.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/foppen-seafood-issues-recall-smoked-norwegian-salmon-slices-81oz-toast-sized-sold-kroger-and-payless #foppen #salmon #lis

  • Aldi Chocolate Chip Muffins Have Walnuts

    29/06/2024 Duración: 49s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C8z-DV0PjHi/ The Food and Drug Administration and FGF Brands Inc. are recalling Aldi Bake Shop Bakery Chocolate Chip Muffins.  These muffins contain undeclared walnuts.  Affected is lot number NF1 142Y. Do not consume these muffins if you have a walnut allergy.  Return them to the place of purchase if you, family members, or household visitors are allergic to walnuts.  For more information, contact the company at the email customercare@fgfbrands.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fgf-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-walnuts-aldi-bakeshop-chocolate-chip-muffin-4-count #aldi #chocolatechip #muffins #walnuts #allergy #recall

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