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 ...

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We've all microwaved that plastic container to death, transforming a once-useful Tupperware into a mound resembling a mini-Picasso statue that couldn't possible hold leftover stir-fry if you tried.

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Despite being banned by some states and cities because of the potential for harming the environment, Styrofoam manufacturing increased slightly in the United States in 2022. According to ...

Dear Cheapskate: I learn so much from your column. What can you tell me about the safety of cooking bags? I love them and find them effective. So, is there any danger of toxicity? -- Janet V., ...

Microplastics can leach into food through various mechanisms, so what about the microwave? I asked a professor of public health and a toxicologist about the risks and how to nuke safely in 2025.