Microplastics may seem like a wellness buzzword, but studies are accumulating about the amount we consume daily, with the long-term health risks still unknown. While a microwave on its own is said to ...

Microwaves make cooking fast and easy—but certain foods can become toxic, lose nutrients, or even cause explosions when ...

It is interesting to admit, but I was around before microwaves were popular. Now they are often a part of everyday use in most homes, so it is useful to understand what the best and safest use for a ...

While plenty of kitchenware is both microwave-safe and dishwasher-safe, these terms are not interchangeable. Using either term incorrectly can lead to fading, warping, or melting. If a dish is ...

Many of us use microwave ovens to defrost, reheat and cook food, and even though this convenience has been around for decades, some still worry that microwave ovens may not be completely safe to use.

We've all microwaved that plastic container to death, transforming a once-useful Tupperware into a mound resembling a mini-Picasso statue that couldn't possible hold leftover stir-fry if you tried.

Despite being banned by some states and cities because of the potential for harming the environment, Styrofoam manufacturing increased slightly in the United States in 2022. According to ...

That you can microwave eggs and that they actually turn out well are little-known facts, but you definitely don't want to ...

Microplastics can leach into food through various mechanisms, so what about the microwave? I asked a professor of public health and a toxicologist about the risks and how to nuke safely in 2025.