Frequent chewing may cause jaw issues like fatigue and TMJ aggravation, and some ingredients can lead to digestive problems ...

A person happily gnawing away on a large piece of gum could unleash more than 3,000 microplastic particles, according to the ...

The study found that chewing gum could release a surprisingly high amount of microplastics. On average, 100 microplastic ...

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

Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Somewhere between 9,500 and 9,900 years ago, three Scandinavian teenagers were hanging out, chewing gum after a meal ...

Scientists have engineered an antiviral chewing gum using a protein from lablab beans, showing promising results in neutralizing influenza and herpes simplex viruses. This innovative approach ...

Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers – similar to the plastic material used in car tyres. If you find that thought slightly unsettling, you are not alone.

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine, in collaboration with a Finnish team, have explored an unusual but promising solution: chewing gum infused with antiviral ...

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 ...

A council is seeking funding for equipment to remove chewing gum from pavements. North Yorkshire Council has applied for £27,500 from Keep Britain Tidy (KBT) for the machinery. The money is given ...