New research reveals that heat dramatically increases the release of microplastics from plastic containers and coffee ...

Microplastics Are Invading Your Meals - and Your Body Here's something that might make you rethink tonight's dinner. 11 billion nanoplastic particles from just one square centimeter during three ...

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 ...

If you're a ravenous fruit eater, don't throw out those plastic containers they come in. Instead, repurpose them to enhance ...

According to a recent analysis of past studies, hot food stored in plastic containers can lead to significantly higher ...

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 ...

Way back when, there were rampant rumors warning against standing too close to the microwave while waiting for food to heat for fear of the radiation causing cancer. Now, there seems to be another, ...

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 ...

You know those plastic clamshell containers that all kinds of fruits are sold in? Instead of tossing them out, try these ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While you’ve probably been told at some point that it’s not a good idea to heat foods in plastic, it’s ...

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.