Microwaving with plastic wrap can transfer chemicals, especially with high heat or food contact. Use microwave-safe plastic ...

When it's safe and when it's not.

You could set yourself up for some explosions—or worse.

Scientists are increasingly blunt about a habit that once felt harmless: heating leftovers in plastic. As research on microplastics and chemical additives piles up, the message is converging on a ...

There is no doubt that having a microwave makes things a lot easier in the kitchen, especially when you need to reheat food quickly and have a busy lifestyle. Microwaves are among the best appliances ...

I've used plastic containers to heat food in the microwave for years. I bet plenty of people routinely use plastic containers that are safe for the microwave, even if only to cover the plate of food ...

Microwave popcorn is a good source of fiber, however, certain preparation methods add significant amounts of salt and unhealthy fats.

Jeffry Fawcett PhD unpacks research on the triggers for the development of chronic illness from exposures to environmental toxins. Layna Berman offers a historical perspective on environmental illness ...

Have you ever hesitated before pressing "Start" on your microwave? Thought about whether your vegetables lose their vitamins, or whether that bowl of soup suddenly becomes radioactive? You are not ...