Is it safe to microwave plastic containers? Shanna Swan, Ph.D., professor of environmental medicine and reproductive health at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, discusses the potential hazards of using plastic containers in microwaves. She emphasizes that even microwave-safe plastics can leach harmful chemicals, such as BPA and phthalates, into food when heated. #hubermanlab #hubermanlabpodcast #science #microplastics