"For most everyday uses, plain white paper towels or paper plates are generally safe to use in the microwave," says Li. A ...

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 ...

Containers made from Styrofoam or expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam are not safe to use in a microwave, unless they have a microwave-safe label. They may leach chemicals into food, which could increase ...

You’ve ordered takeout, brought it home, and are seconds away from reheating it—container and all. We’ve all done it. But ...

Despite all the negative talk about how it harms our health – almost everyone has one at home. So what are the facts, and what are the myths? Let’s set the record straight.

No matter how many tricks I use when reheating leftover tomato soup in the microwave, it always ends up splattering out of the bowl. When I cover the soup with a paper towel, it falls off as the ...