Is there any harm by using Microwave oven?

In summary: They are simply ignorant.In summary, there is no scientific evidence to support the claim that microwave ovens are harmful to human health. The transformation of food through cooking is a natural process that makes it more digestible. Claims that microwaves can cause cancer are unfounded and not supported by epidemiological data. It is important to rely on credible sources for information rather than rumors or speculation.
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signode
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Dear friends;

People say that using of Microwave oven is harmful for human body as the high frequency raise of microwave oven destroy the internal structure of food. Some people say that the person who daily use the microwave oven, can be faced blood cancer. Please share your comments as now a days every where people use microwave oven.
 
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Roasting meat on a bq is much worse than using a microwave: it generates cancerogenous substances.
Heating up food in a microwave or in a stove or even in steam always modifies the structure of food.
It is precisely the whole purpose of cooking food: transforming the structure of raw food to make it more digestible.
Digestion also transform the structure of food. Cooking is not more than pre-digestion.

What people say is groundless.
There is no epidemiological facts against microwave.
Yet, you not convince those people by rational argument.
For your own research, I suggest you to search for such epidemiological data.
 
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Eat more vegetables: this is at least a known epidemiogical fact.
http://cebp.aacrjournals.org/content/13/9/1422.long
 
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signode said:
People say

Please read this: https://www.physicsforums.com/blog.php?b=2703

Please give a suitable reference that backs up your claim from the OP.
 
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signode said:
Dear friends;

People say that using of Microwave oven is harmful for human body as the high frequency raise of microwave oven destroy the internal structure of food. Some people say that the person who daily use the microwave oven, can be faced blood cancer. Please share your comments as now a days every where people use microwave oven.

This is a good time to remind you and a lot of other people here that this forum has a higher standard than others in the type of material and topics that we discuss. We do not engage in a discussion at a supermarket tabloid level. We also do not engage in speculative, rumor-level discussion.

"People say" isn't a valid starting point to discuss anything on here. As micromass has requested, you must provide a valid source as the starting point of a discussion. This valid source should be credible, such as a peer-reviewed publication in our list of accepted journals, or a news report in a credible publication. Otherwise, your source is no different than someone trying to sell you the latest cure for male impotence.

Zz.
 
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signode said:
Dear friends;

People say that using of Microwave oven is harmful for human body as the high frequency ? raise of microwave oven destroy the internal structure of food.

Emphasis mine. I would never ever trust such people.
 

1. What are the potential health risks of using a microwave oven?

There is currently no evidence to suggest that using a microwave oven is harmful to human health. In fact, microwave ovens are considered safe by organizations such as the World Health Organization and the FDA.

2. Can microwaves in food cause cancer?

There is no credible evidence to support the claim that microwaves in food can cause cancer. Microwaves use a different type of radiation than ionizing radiation, which is known to increase the risk of cancer. The radiation used in microwaves is non-ionizing and does not have enough energy to damage DNA.

3. Is it safe to stand in front of a microwave while it is in use?

Yes, it is generally safe to stand in front of a microwave while it is in use. Microwave ovens are designed to contain the radiation they emit, and as long as the door is undamaged and properly sealed, the amount of radiation that leaks out is minimal and not harmful.

4. Are there any potential dangers of using plastic containers in a microwave?

Some plastic containers may not be safe to use in a microwave if they are not labeled as microwave-safe. When heated, these containers may release harmful chemicals into your food. It is best to use containers that are specifically designed for microwave use and labeled as such.

5. Can microwaves affect the nutritional value of food?

Microwaves use a form of energy that is similar to radiation from the sun, but at a much lower intensity. This type of energy does not change the nutritional value of food. In fact, microwaving food can actually help retain more nutrients compared to other cooking methods because it cooks food quickly and without excess water.

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