Is standing in front of a microwave bad or cooking food/ warming/ heating using a microwave bad?... I was told it can cause bad effects?....
2007-03-09 04:28:51 · 15 answers · asked by jaysonmgs 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Most defiantly. Problem being, the doors are often cheaply made, and this allows for radiation to escape. Sitting (or standing) directly in front of the microwave(over time) will certainly cause radiation exposure. This is a long term effect, so short term exposure, like heating food, is relatively safe.
2007-03-15 22:36:11 · answer #1 · answered by cowlynz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless there is a leak-this has happened in the past usually due to a damaged door or a malfunction which allowed the microwave to operate while the door was not properly closed. This caused the person standing in front of it to be cooked from the inside out-by the time they realized-it was too late. Err on the side of caution-you can never be too careful.
2007-03-16 03:32:00 · answer #2 · answered by MAK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.There are some foods like infant formula and breast milk that should never be heated in a microwave etc.To use one for food preparation at home,unless you have a "pacemaker",its not a risk. Theres lots of scary stories that are not substantiated by reliable medical research .The "cell phone " myth was finally debunked last month, they do not cause brain tumors etc.Standing or using a microwave,with the door closed is safe.They heat food by vibrating food molecules.There a millions in use,and millions of people aren't running to hospitals or doctors with some horrible new diseases. Take care. SW RNP
2007-03-09 12:47:50 · answer #3 · answered by sharon w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you put your head inside the microwave otherwise the radiation emitted by the microwave is minimal and harmless
2007-03-16 21:32:40 · answer #4 · answered by flyingcarabao 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's funny. I've heard that before. yet in the senes that; For a woman. It can affect our ovaries. I was always told that: The radiation from the microwave. Isn't good for you.
2007-03-17 02:56:07 · answer #5 · answered by andelagdn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can read for yourself at www.webmd.com but there's no unanimous point of view on that. some experts say microwaves produce harmful radiation but others argue that though it is true but the amount is so tiny it doesn't affect humans. i seek for the middle: i use it but try never stand in front of it when it's on
2007-03-09 12:34:15 · answer #6 · answered by D.J. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Microwaves use radiaion and radiation in high amounts can harm you.
2007-03-16 15:30:18 · answer #7 · answered by Marcela Paola 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the door seal is intact there is no problems with them...it makes my life a lot eaier!
2007-03-09 12:43:20 · answer #8 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not worth worrying about...cell phones and all...ever drive along interstate hyway..every mile you see microwave tower spewing god knows what...stand back if it makes you feel better.
2007-03-09 12:33:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
microwaves dont emitt enough radiation waves to do any harm.
2007-03-09 12:36:35 · answer #10 · answered by Larry Botts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋