Microwaves make cooking fast and easy—but certain foods can become toxic, lose nutrients, or even cause explosions when ...

To avoid any issues, it's best to only defrost small pieces of meat or poultry in the microwave. It's also important to cook the protein immediately after it has been defrosted, since letting it sit ...

Microplastics can leach into food through various mechanisms, so what about the microwave? I asked a professor of public ...

There is little doubt that microwaves are a game-changer in the kitchen. These nifty appliances are fast, convenient, and energy-efficient. From cooking up a feast to reheating leftovers, microwaves ...