Gum chewing independently arose across different cultures and regions at different times, says Jennifer Mathews, an ...

Gum is made of plastic, and chewing both synthetic and natural gums could release microplastics into your mouth, according to a new study.

Especially for children [with] developing and more-susceptible brains to these chemicals causing damage,” Hunnes said. Woodruff said chewing gum is a personal choice, but her own preference is ...

A clinical-grade chewing gum containing natural viral trap protein FRIL serves as a new method to target virus neutralization directly within the oral cavity. Influenza Virus Neutralization ...

Microplastics are building up in human brains, blood, reproductive organs, and more. A new study suggests you ingest more ...

However, excessive chewing can lead to jaw strain or TMJ disorders, and gums with sugar alcohols may cause bloating or gas.

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.

Chewing gum has a fascinating and storied history. Here is everything you need to know about how chewing gum became what it ...