For many years we have been warned about overexposure to microplastics and toxic chemicals found in everything from tea bags to fish and even chicken breasts. It seems no matter how much we try to ...

Expert Review Finds ‘Microwave-Safe’ Plastic Containers May Not Be as Safe as Consumers Think ...

I spoke with a public health professor and a toxicologist to learn if microwaving leftovers is the reason why microplastics enter our food and body.

Here’s what you need to know amid concerns about microplastics and toxic chemicals. Reviewed by Dietitian Kelli McGrane, M.S., RD "Key Takeaways" Only plastic containers designated microwave-safe by ...

Last summer, I lived through a kitchen renovation, which meant my husband and I could only cook with a microwave. Now, in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, some of us are turning to these trusty ...

September is national food safety month. It is a time to reflect on our own personal food safety habits. One appliance that today is a household kitchen standard is a microwave oven. Most people only ...

Microwaves carry a reputation that’s far louder than their real risks. This piece cuts through the common myths and explains where the actual safety concerns come from, and how everyday habits ...