Opioids can be used to treat certain kinds of pain. Every patient should ask questions when getting a new prescription, especially for an opioid pain medicine, such as hydrocodone, oxycodone or morphine. It doesn't matter who is writing the prescription; ask these questions before taking opioids.…

Learn about hearing aids, including OTC hearing aids, and personal sound amplification products.…

The only way to manage celiac disease is to avoid eating foods containing gluten. Learn how FDA's definition of 'gluten free' on food labels makes that possible.…

There’s no cure for asthma, and not everyone has the same symptoms or can take the same medicine. Patients can reduce the number and severity of their attacks by working with their doctor to develop an asthma action plan to manage their asthma with FDA-approved medicines.…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates microwave ovens. The FDA sets and enforces performance standards for microwave ovens to assure radiation emissions do not pose a hazard to public health. When you use a microwave oven, you should use it properly and maintain it appropriately, as recommended by the user manual. Read more for tips on safe use.…