Is it possible to stand in front of a microwave oven? Remember once and for all – Lifestyle

Microwave ovens have become indispensable assistants in the kitchen, allowing you to quickly cook or reheat food, Sports.kz reports with reference to Pravda.ru.

However, many people wonder: how safe is it to be near a working device? Is there a risk of harmful radiation?

Debunking myths

According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), injuries from microwave radiation are extremely rare.

Microwaves are “non-ionizing radiation,” which does not have enough energy to damage DNA like X-rays or gamma rays.

Although microwaves are safe, their main effects are heat-related. They heat the water molecules in the food, causing vibration and heat. At high levels of exposure, microwaves can heat…