Do I need to worry about standing in front of the microwave? (Getty Creative) You may have heard someone say that you shouldn’t stand in front of a microwave, lest you be hit with a wave of radiation.

A microwave is an incredibly useful kitchen appliance — and for some people, such as college students and urbanites living in small apartments, it's the only method of heating and cooking food.

We've all heard the sage advice, "Don't stand in front of the microwave." For the most part, this is little more than a ...

Your microwave is one of the most versatile tools in your kitchen. It can reheat leftovers, make lemons easier to squeeze, and even revive dried-up mascara. Here are nine of our favorite microwave ...