Americans have been using aluminum foil for over 100 years, since it was first used to wrap Life Savers, candy bars, and gum. For many years up to today, we’ve mostly used it in our kitchens, to bake ...

Aluminum foil withstands high heat better than parchment paper, but can you use it under a broiler? We answer all your ...

To get to the bottom of it, I reached out to a professor of public health and a registered dietitian, who answered my most ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have heard that food (especially meat or fish) should not touch aluminum foil when cooking because the aluminum will leach into the food, which is bad for our bodies. Is this true?

While it seems pretty straightforward, one side of foil is shiny, while the other side isn't. But does that matter for your ...

We won’t get foiled again. Americans think nothing of using aluminum foil to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner — but there are some risks involved, according to food safety experts. While the ...

It's perfectly understandable that you'd want to wrap a tender, juicy steak in aluminum foil to keep it warm while resting.

Aluminum foil is an essential item in many kitchens, but when it comes to using it in an air fryer, it should only be utilized in the right models under certain conditions. For example, the Chefman ...

Do you regularly line your baking trays with aluminum foil before making cookies or roasting veggies? This is pretty common — especially among those who are all about efficiency and love an easy ...

Dr. Keith Roach is a physician at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital. He writes an educational column on infectious diseases, public health and sports medicine. DEAR DR.