Synopsis
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.
Episodes
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![Medical Minute - Aspirin]()
Medical Minute - Aspirin
13/02/2006 Duration: 01minDr. Howard Smith reports that the use of aspirin is increasing among those with heart disease and those at risk for developing it such as diabetics.
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![Medical Minute - Laughter]()
Medical Minute - Laughter
13/02/2006 Duration: 02minKeep a smile on your face, and in your heart, it is THE BEST MEDICINE. Dr. Howard Smith gives you a few more reasons why this is true.
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![Medical Minute - Chocolate]()
Medical Minute - Chocolate
13/02/2006 Duration: 01minChocolate is the love food, and, if you love your heart, give it and your circulation some dark chocolate regularly. Dr. Howard Smith explains why.
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![Dr. Howard Smith OnCall #3 - Winterizing]()
Dr. Howard Smith OnCall #3 - Winterizing
02/02/2006 Duration: 30minDr. Howard Smith shares his tips for winterizing your nose, your skin, and your mind. He shares his recipes for preventing nosebleeds. Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments by e-mailing him at drhowardsmith@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com and includes information about humidifiers and managing nosebleeds.
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![Medical Minute - Get That Mammogram]()
Medical Minute - Get That Mammogram
26/01/2006 Duration: 01minDr. Howard Smith reviews the dismal statistics that all too few women have annual mammograms and provides motivation for women to schedule one.
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![Dr. Howard Smith OnCall #2 Treating the Common Cold]()
Dr. Howard Smith OnCall #2 Treating the Common Cold
26/01/2006 Duration: 30minDr. Howard Smith reveals his recipe for treating the common cold He reviews the lies they tell us about colds including the details about Vitamin C. Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments by e-mailing him at drhowardsmith@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com.
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![Medical Minute - Prenatal bleeding]()
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![Medical Minute - Healthy hearts]()
Medical Minute - Healthy hearts
23/01/2006 Duration: 01minControl risk factors for heart disease all through your life.
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![Medical Minute - Smoking early in life]()
Medical Minute - Smoking early in life
23/01/2006 Duration: 01minDoes smoking earlier in life lead to heavier smoking later on?
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![Medical Minute - Forceps delivery and IQ]()
Medical Minute - Forceps delivery and IQ
23/01/2006 Duration: 01minDoes the use of forceps at delivery of a baby affect the subsequent IQ?
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![Medical Minute - Hearing and ear regeneration]()
Medical Minute - Hearing and ear regeneration
17/01/2006 Duration: 01minDr. Howard Smith discusses measures to take in order to prevent ear damage as we humans cannot regenerate our ear tissues.
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![Medical Minute - Jogging with baby]()
Medical Minute - Jogging with baby
17/01/2006 Duration: 01minDr. Howard Smith warns parents to be cautious when exercising with their babies in hand.
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![Medical Minute - Aspirin and GI distress]()
Medical Minute - Aspirin and GI distress
17/01/2006 Duration: 01minDr. Howard Smith warns you about the dangers of some over-the-counter agents touted for indigestion.
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![Medical Minute - The PRICE for sports injuries]()
Medical Minute - The PRICE for sports injuries
17/01/2006 Duration: 01minDr. Howard Smith reviews the measures you should take to help promote healing after a musculoskeletal injury.
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![Oncall Podcast #1]()
Oncall Podcast #1
17/01/2006 Duration: 29minIn this initial podcast, Dr. Howard Smith introduces himself, reviews his professional training and clinical experience, and discusses his experience in radio. He outlines the purposes of the Oncall podcast series. Listeners may reach Dr. Smith with questions or comments by e-mailing him at drhowardsmith@yahoo.com.
