That stick of gum does more than freshen breath. It affects hunger digestion jaw shape stress hormones and even brain function in bizarre ways.

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 ...

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

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

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.

A study reveals that by chewing gum we could be releasing hundreds of microplastics into our mouths. What does this mean for our health? Scientists are investigating the possible effects of this ...

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.

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

Gum chewing has been shown to boost blood flow to the brain, enhancing alertness, focus and cognitive function. Researchers discovered that wood chewing may be even more beneficial.

A habit worth reconsidering Chewing gum may seem like a small, harmless habit, but its impact on your health can be significant, especially when done excessively.

Adrien Brody had one of the strangest moments of this year’s Oscars. And it wasn’t his five-minute speech.

Researchers at UCLA have produced a study that concludes commercially-available chewing gum brands expose users to thousands of microplastics.