Do I get cancer from eating microwave popcorn every day?

Cancer is nowhere near that predictable for something as safe as popcorn. I'm guessing your friend has heard about the potential link to cancer of diacetyl (butter flavor) in the workers in the factories that manufacture the compound. read more

Cancer is nowhere near that predictable for something as safe as popcorn. I'm guessing your friend has heard about the potential link to cancer of diacetyl (butter flavor) in the workers in the factories that manufacture the compound. read more

Cancer Risk. While there's no truth to the rumor that microwave popcorn contains chemicals proven to cause lung cancer, there is a chemical used in the nonstick coating on the inside of the popcorn bags that decomposes, producing a compound called perfluorooctanoic acid. read more

Another problem is PFOA, a chemical that lines the bag. Dr. Oz said that 20 percent of this chemical in our bodies comes from microwave popcorn. It can cause thyroid issues, high cholesterol and bladder cancer. There is good news for popcorn lovers. Instead, put organic kernels in a brown paper bag and lay it flat in the microwave. read more