Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: There's been a lot of buzz about dubious chemicals in the environment that might contribute to some pretty frightening stuff like obesity, breast ...

If your idea of meal preparation is microwaving leftovers in the plastic takeout container they came in, here’s some bad news: Several chemicals in pliable plastic can leach into your food when you ...

BPA, short for Bisphenol A, is one of the world’s most commonly produced chemicals. It is frequently used for producing resins and plastics that can be found in food containers and water bottles.

Last year the State of California added Bisphenol A (BPA) to its list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm under Prop 65 [the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986], ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Microplastics may seem like a wellness buzzword, but studies are accumulating about the amount we consume daily, with the ...

Good news! Americans are finally drinking more water than the sugary drinks, like soda, we’ve grown accustomed to. We can’t argue with more people drinking water, but as more and more consumers are ...

People are continuously exposed to Bisphenol A (BPA), a plastics chemical commonly used in the coatings and construction of food containers. The chemical has long been associated with unwanted health ...

Microwaves make reheating easy, but some everyday containers pose risks that can affect food safety, appliance performance, ...

I've used plastic containers to heat food in the microwave for years. I bet plenty of people routinely use plastic containers that are safe for the microwave, even if only to cover the plate of food ...

I consulted a public health professor and a toxicologist to understand how microplastics enter food and whether microwaving poses any special risks. Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based ...