Is microwave cooking bad for you?

Microwave ovens are safe and convenient for heating and cooking a variety of foods and pose no health hazards, says the World Health Organisation. There have been concerns about the radiations passed on to human body through radio waves used in microwave ovens, but several studies have concluded that there were no such risks. However, several precautions need to be taken, specifically with regards to potential exposure to microwaves, thermal burns and food handling, says WHO international website.