A Vox reader asks: Are microwaves actually bad for you, your health, and the food you eat? I think anybody who’s ever “nuked” some leftovers or a ready-made meal has pondered the same question. Nuke?

There is no doubt that having a microwave makes things a lot easier in the kitchen, especially when you need to reheat food quickly and have a busy lifestyle. Microwaves are among the best appliances ...

Microwaves sit in practically every kitchen, zapping food multiple times daily while nobody gives it a second thought. It’s convenient, it’s fast, and everyone assumes it’s basically harmless. But ...

Though there are isolated and rare cases of radiation injury from microwave use, experts say they emit less electromagnetic radiation than candles. Microwave ovens have been a kitchen staple since the ...

Healthcare professionals do not consider microwave ovens a cancer risk. They use radiation to heat food, but the food does not retain radiation. It does not become contaminated. Microwave ovens use a ...