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?

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 ...

This story is part of our series Reality Check, in which GH experts uncover the truth behind common misconceptions about health, safety, and everyday living. Hartford, CT, circa 1984. My father comes ...