Thousands of tonnes of plastic pollution could be escaping into the environment every year . . . from our mouths. Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers—similar ...

Chewing gum can help keep your mouth clean or even relax your mind. However, frequent chewing can lead to jaw pain or stomach discomfort. Should you reconsider your consumption? It’s common for people ...

Feeling sluggish or stressed? Popping a piece of gum might help you refocus on the task at hand — at least, that’s what some candy companies want you to believe. According to the Associated Press, ...

The gum is made from a bean plant and contains antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It’s being tested against HPV, influenza and other diseases.

Recent scientific research reveals that the simple act of chewing gum offers several unexpected health benefits. While many people chew gum for fresh breath or enjoyment, studies show this habit can ...

Deep in the jungles of Mexico, one of the last traditional gum makers still harvests natural chicle from ancient sapodilla ...

The relationship between chewing gum – both the sugary and the non-sugary kind – and whether chewing gum might prevent conditions like gum disease, bone loss around teeth, and caries, was studied in ...

For too long, we have asked one another, typically as an insult, “Can you chew gum and walk at the same time?” A better question might be, “Why aren’t you chewing gum and walking right now?” That’s ...

The simple addition can be slipped into your pocket or hand luggage ...

The gum is made from a bean plant and contains antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It’s being tested against HPV, influenza and other diseases.