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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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Now that the winter holiday season is upon us, gatherings and crowds are unavoidable — bringing with them increased risk of contracting the flu or the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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.