Compounds that mimic the biological effects of dieting could be the answer, and the two most popular diet-mimicking drugs are ...

Gum vs. mints for oral health There are a few good reasons dentists recommend people chew sugar-free gum over other options, Messina says, and they all come down to the way cavities form.

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.

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.

But if you are going to continue chewing, the researchers also took the time to remind everyone to properly dispose of their well-masticated gum.

Your Favorite Gum Is Shedding Microplastics, According to a New UCLA Study Researchers found that chewing gum — from both synthetic and natural brands — released an average of 100 plastic ...

A new study showed that chewing gum releases microplastics, which can then be swallowed and absorbed by the body.

In a partnership with Stride gum, Smallville made the season 7 episode "Hero" full of blatant product placement and early 2000s nostalgia.

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.

New research by Queen’s University Belfast has found that chewing gum can release over a quarter of a million microplastics and detectable levels of nanoplastics into saliva within first hour of ...

Some chewing gum also contains polyvinyl acetate, a polymer with elastic properties found in PVA glue, and butadiene-styrene rubber, found in car tyres. However, these ingredients are often listed ...