Last year, US poison centers reported 267 suspected cases of polymer fume fever, a rare, flu-like illness from inhaling fumes from an overheated nonstick pan. You don’t want to be stuck with this.

I used to treat frying pans like disposable razors. Every two years, the non-stick coating would scratch or peel, and I would ...

If you're using older nonstick cookware or cooking improperly with it, there is some evidence that certain health risks may be present. Here's what you need to know about the 'Teflon flu'. David ...