Cookware belongs in the oven, right? Wrong! To protect yourself and stay healthy, there's one kind you should never allow to ...

Plastic containers can create the perfect environment for bacteria by trapping heat and moisture. Certain foods react with plastic in ways that can speed up spoilage or even release harmful chemicals.

Scientists are finding that coffee pods and cups may contribute to this problem. Many coffee pods and single-serve cups ...

You may already know that microplastics lurk in your takeout containers and your junk food. But alarming fresh research indicates that the effects of these tiny particles are from far teeny. New ...

If you've ever had a food storage container lid that has warped in the dishwasher or microwave, you'll be pleased to know there's a quick way to fix it ...

I used plastic food containers for most of my life — they’re affordable and accessible at most of the grocery stores I frequent. But, in recent years I’ve learned more about the potential dangers ...

Plastic particles from everyday items like Styrofoam cups and take-out containers are finding their way into the brain, where they may trigger Alzheimer’s-like symptoms. New research shows that mice ...

Two of your letters in a recent column addressed recycling plastic. Please consider reusing it as well. Small cup-sized ...

Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy editor at So Yummy and senior lifestyle editor at Hunker. Over the past 10+ years, Anna has also written for the ...