If you enjoy a refreshing stick of gum now and then, you may be biting off more than you should chew. A recent pilot study found that chewing gum – even those labeled "natural" – can release ...

But there's something deeply nostalgic about chewing gum-- at least for me. I have fond memories of my dad's impartialness to a pack of Orbit gum, and have my own favorite brand that I keep in the ...

From surprising dental complications beyond cavities to digestive system disruptions, chewing gum presents health challenges that most people never consider when unwrapping that next piece.

Chewing gum has been used since ancient times. The Greeks took sap from the mastic tree and chewed it. But today, gum is made synthetically and packaged for mass sale. If it has sugar, your ...

According to a pilot study presented during the American Chemical Society’s spring meeting, a single piece of chewing gum is liable to release hundreds of polymer particles into our mouths.

Generations of Americans have grown up using chewing gum, but a new pilot study claims that both synthetic and natural gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastic particles into saliva ...

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 ...

For instance, gum is an obvious choice for her clients who want to engage in chewing behavior but aren't necessarily satisfying a hunger cue. "Some people do just want to eat something ...

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