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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Cooking is yet another daily activity that can sometimes take up time we don’t have. It is therefore understandable that many people rely on quick microwave meals when necessary. Article continues ...

Warming up leftovers should be a fairly straightforward process. Pop the container in the microwave and voilà. But since certain materials (looking at you, plastic) have gotten a bad rap in recent ...

It could be more harmful than you think.

In a bid to save time, you might decide to throw your baby’s food wrapped in a plastic container into a microwave. This efficient way can save you extra dirty dishes and minutes when your little one ...