Chewing gum releases hundreds to thousands of microplastics into your mouth, a new study suggests. Chewing gum's base ingredient is synthetic rubber, which is a type of plastic. A stick of gum is ...

Chewing gum may also confer cognitive benefits, according to a handful of psychology and scientific studies. In certain settings, it seems to boost test performance, working memory, and alertness.

Researchers at UCLA found that chewing gum – even gum labeled "natural" – can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics per piece into saliva and potentially be ingested.

Chewing sugar-free gum, especially after meals, stimulates saliva production, which helps wash away food particles and neutralize decay-causing acids.

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Q: Mint gum is the only thing that gets me through the workday. Is all that chewing bad for my health? If you’re a regular gum chewer, you’re in good company.

Most of the study’s gum shed the majority of its microplastics during the first couple minutes of chewing.

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Campaigners are urging the UK government to ban chewing gum that contains plastic. Yes, you read that right - chewing gum can contain plastic.

Chewing gum may shed microplastics into saliva, a new study has found.

Chewing a single piece of gum can release hundreds to thousands of pieces of microplastic into the saliva in your mouth—likely to go on to be swallowed. This is the warning of researchers from ...

While most people consider chewing gum a minor indulgence, it can have serious consequences for your stomach and overall health.