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

I’m ditching my plastic deli cups for these airtight glass food storage containers with glass lids. The plastic-free, shopper ...

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 ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WVEC) – It’s arguably the fastest way to re-heat a meal: pop it in the microwave and let the appliance do its magic. But with the convenience, comes the age-old debate: is it safe to ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it true that you shouldn’t microwave food in plastic containers? I have read that high microwave heat causes dioxins from the plastic to be released into food, which may increase ...

Microplastics Are Invading Your Meals - and Your Body Here's something that might make you rethink tonight's dinner. 11 ...

Before you pop that plastic container into the microwave, you might want to take a look at the fine print. A study linking certain chemicals in plastics to a higher risk of diabetes and high blood ...

If your idea of meal preparation is microwaving leftovers in the plastic takeout container they came in, here’s some bad news: Several chemicals in pliable plastic can leach into your food when you ...