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.…

It's important that you know how to use medical cribs and bassinets correctly, both in and out of the hospital -- especially if your special needs child uses one of these cribs at home.…

FDA recommends manufacturers stop using "latex-free" label because all products contain some natural rubber latex proteins.…

Millions of people have thyroid glands that don’t make enough thyroid hormone to meet their body’s needs. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is the most common reason some people need thyroid hormone replacement. Today, there are modern, synthetic (laboratory-made) medications approved by the FDA.…