After all, aren't mugs specifically made for coffee and tea, and thus largely microwave safe? Not always. Some mugs may get too dangerously hot, possibly even cracking or chipping from the heat ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Although Styrofoam containers are popular for take-out, it may not be safe to microwave these containers because of styrene, a compound used to make ...

This week I’m interrogating experts about what you can microwave (and what you shouldn’t), including the usual suspects (metal and plastic) and some unusual ones (shelled eggs). Also in this ...

The radiation in microwaves is completely harmless (Credit: Getty Images) There's nothing risky about microwave radiation – but there are health concerns about heating up plastic. Here's what ...

not simply microwave-safe bowls, but cookware that’s solely meant for cooking food in the microwave. It’s not only reserved for usually frozen dinners, vegetables or pre-cooked rice ...

Though some plastics are designated as microwave-safe, others can burn, melt or leach dangerous materials into what you’ve been consuming, which is never a good thing. A microwave works by using ...

Step 1: Prepare the cleaning solution In a microwave-safe bowl, mix equal parts of water and vinegar, or substitute the vinegar with lemon juice for a fresh scent. If you’re tackling tougher ...