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 ...

I spoke with a public health professor and a toxicologist to learn if microwaving leftovers is the reason why microplastics enter our food and body. Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based ...

One problem with cooking using a microwave oven is they do not heat evenly. They have “hot spots” that show where microwaves are concentrated. Many microwave ovens have turntables inside to help cook ...