Common Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

Your Microwave Will Not Give You Cancer

Microwave radiation cannot cause cancer. The only thing your microwave can do is heat up objects. There are many different types of radiation that cause cancer, but microwave radiation is one of those types that will not.

The More You Know

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.