Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Microplastics may seem like a wellness buzzword, but studies are accumulating about the amount we consume daily, with the ...

Here’s what you need to know amid concerns about microplastics and toxic chemicals. Reviewed by Dietitian Kelli McGrane, M.S., RD Always check if plastic containers are microwave-safe to avoid harmful ...

Microwaving food in plastic containers is a go-to for reheating leftovers or warming up a homemade lunch at work. But what about plastic wrap—can it also go into the microwave? The truth is that while ...

To get a better understanding of the safety of microwaving plastic storage containers, I dug into the research and reached out to Lisa Yakas, a microbiologist and senior account manager of product ...