Microwaves conveniently reheat food, but not everything should go in the appliance. Cardboard, for one, can sometimes be ...

Scientists are increasingly blunt about a habit that once felt harmless: heating leftovers in plastic. As research on ...

Citing the potential leaching of harmful chemicals from plastic into food, nutrition experts have kicked against microwaving food in plastic containers. They warned that doing so could expose ...

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 ...

Warming up those leftovers in a microwave could put your health at risk. A new study out of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln found that billions of nanoplastics are released when you microwave ...

Microwaves make daily cooking easier, but some everyday items react badly to high heat, creating safety risks and food issues ...