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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BowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells
17/06/2025 Duración: 45sBowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells Can Attack You. The weight plates dislodge from the handle during use, posing a risk of a serious impact injury.Approximately 3,844,200 dumbbells have been sold in the United States.Immediately stop using these recalled BowFlex adjustable dumbbells. To initiate a refund and for more information, visit www.bowflex.com/recalls, call (800) 209-3539 or email recall@bowflex.com.If you purchased through Johnson Health Tech Trading can request either a full refund in the form of a voucher or a replacement. If you purchased units sold by BowFlex Inc., formerly Nautilus Inc, you are eligible for a prorated refund voucher and a one-year JRNY digital fitness membership. You will receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the dumbbell handle and base.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Johnson-Health-Tech-Trading-Recalls-BowFlex-Adjustable-Dumbbells-Due-to-Impact-Hazard-Including-3-7-Million-Sold-by-Nautilus-IncVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLAmxCaguJ8/#bowflex #dumbbells #plates #inj
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ZRWD Infant Swings
17/06/2025 Duración: 01minZRWD Infant Swings Suffocate Your Sleeping Baby. These swings were marketed for infant sleep but have an incline angle greater than 10 degrees, violating the CPSC’s Infant Sleep Products Standard and the Safe Sleep for Babies Act. The swings also lack mandatory safety warnings, and the swing’s remote control contains a lithium coin battery without required labeling under Reese’s Law, posing risks of serious injury or death if swallowed.About 3,540 units were sold sold exclusively on Amazon.com.Stop placing your babies in these recalled swings and contact ZRWD via the email zrwdrecall@163.com to obtain a full refund. To receive the refund, you must email a photo of the swing cover cut in half and a photo of the swing base marked with “Recalled” using permanent marker and then dispose of the swing. Also dispose of the button battery safely.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/ZRWD-Infant-Swings-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Suffocation-Hazard-Multiple-Federal-Safety-Violations-Sold-Exclusiv
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Rinnai America Boilers
17/06/2025 Duración: 51sRinnai America Boilers Can Poison You. The boiler door fails to seal properly allowing carbon monoxide gas to escape.About 2,030 units were sold in the US and 249 were sold in Canada.Stop using these recalled boilers and contact Rinnai by phone at (800) 621-9419 or via the email recall@rinnai.us to schedule a free repair by a certified technician. If you must run this boiler before repair is completed, have working carbon monoxide alarms installed on each level of you home especially near sleeping areas.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Rinnai-America-Recalls-Boilers-Due-to-Carbon-Monoxide-CO-Poisoning-HazardVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLAlPSegsq1/#rinnai #boiler #carbonmonoxide #poisoning #recall
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Hobby Toy Hammer Ball Sets
17/06/2025 Duración: 46sHobby Toy Hammer Ball Sets can choke your young children. These toy sets contain small balls that violate federal safety regulations for toys intended for children under the age of three.About 2,000 units were sold exclusively on Amazon.com.Stop allowing your children to use these recalled toy sets. Contact Shantou Haochengheng Technology by emailing TPDBTRADEWORK@outlook.com for instructions on how to safely destroy the product and receive a full refund.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Hobby-Toy-Hammer-Ball-Sets-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Choking-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Regulation-for-Toys-with-Small-Balls-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-by-Shantou-Haochengheng-TechnologyVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLAkZAsAMFh/#hobbytoy #hammer #ballsets #smallparts #choking #recall
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Ravmix Portable Hook-On Chairs
17/06/2025 Duración: 57sRavmix Portable Hook-On Chairs can dump infants and toddlers. The crotch restraint can be displaced without tools, and infants may fall through an opening. This is a violation of the federal safety standard for portable hook-on chairs and creates risks of serious injuries or death.About 1,000 units were sold sold exclusively on Amazon.com.Stop using the recalled hook-on chairs and contact Ravmix via email at ravmix@outlook.com to receive instructions for a full refund or more information. For the refund, disassemble the chair, cut the restraint straps and cloth seat, and email photos of the disassembled parts to Ravmix.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Portable-Hook-On-Chairs-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fall-Hazard-Violation-of-the-Federal-Standard-for-Portable-Hook-On-Chairs-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-by-RavmixVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLAj1P8gAfC/#ravmix #infant #toddler #hookonchair #falls #injuries #recall
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Lutron Power Interfaces for LED Tape Lights
17/06/2025 Duración: 53sLutron Power Interfaces for LED Tape Lights can shock you. The power interface can fail during a significant power surge, such as a lightning strike, and create a shock hazard if you touch the connected LED tape lights.About 1,944 units were sold in the United States.Stop using these recalled power interfaces and any connected lighting. Power should be shut off at the circuit breaker. Contact Lutron by calling (800) 239-0495 or by emailing productrecall@lutron.com to determine if your unit is included in the recall and to register for a free replacement.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Lutron-Recalls-Power-Interfaces-for-LED-Tape-Lights-Due-to-Shock-HazardVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLAeXqlAPoy/#lutron #ledtapelights #shock #recall
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Globe-branded Haul ST and Haul LT E-Bikes
17/06/2025 Duración: 57sGlobe-branded Haul ST and Haul LT E-Bikes have defective seat posts. The lower portion of the e-bike’s telescopic seat post can break when fully extended leading to rider falls and injuries.About 11,100 units were sold in the United States.Stop rising these defective e-bikes and contact an authorized Specialized retailer to schedule a free repair. The repair involves replacing the original seat post with a new one made of a different material to eliminate the risk of breakage. For more information, visit www.specialized.com, call (877) 808-8154, or email ridercare@specialized.com.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Specialized-Bicycle-Components-Recalls-Globe-Branded-Haul-ST-and-LT-E-Bikes-Due-to-Fall-HazardVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLAdXkAAZwJ/#globe #ebikes #haulST #haulLT #seatposts #injuries #recall
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Midea U and U+ Window Air Conditioners
17/06/2025 Duración: 01minMidea U and U+ Window Air Conditioners collect moldy water. These units pool water due to inadequate drainage creating conditions for mold growth. Mold exposure can lead to respiratory problems and other infections particularly for mold-allergic and sensitive individuals.About 1.7 million recalled air conditioners were sold nationwide in the United States and additional 45,900 units were sold in Canada.Stop using these recalled air conditioners and contact Midea at (888)-345-0256 or via the email midea4028@midea.com to arrange either a free repair or a full or prorated refund, To get the refund, you must either return the unit using a free shipping label or submit a photo showing the unplugged power cord cut. For repairs, consumers can schedule a technician visit or request a repair kit with a new drain plug and bubble level. Use the contact phone and email for more information.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Midea-Recalls-About-1-7-Million-U-and-U-Window-Air-Conditioners-Due-to-Risk-of-Mold-ExposureVidcast
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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