Scientists say the chewing gum could potentially prevent pre-symptomatic transmission of the disease WITH winter fast approaching, many of us have already been hit with runny noses, coughs and fevers.

It might come as a shock to some, but plastic has been a staple ingredient in chewing gum for decades - no wonder our parents told us not to swallow it! Now, however, the concept of having plastic in ...

The desire for a strong jawline is fueled by societal beauty standards, leading to increased interest in procedures like chin augmentation. Despite the popular belief, chewing gum primarily ...

Chewing gum may be more than a sweet habit. It may boost endurance in athletes and help patients heal faster. However, scientists warn that kids and seniors are still left out of the evidence. Study: ...

We all know the ritual of unwrapping a stick of gum before a big date, a job interview or to stay awake during a college lecture or afternoon slump. After all, gum is the ultimate multitasker – ...

Swallowing gum is a common occurrence, often fueled by childhood myths. While the idea of gum lingering for years is false, it typically exits the body within days through the digestive system.

Microplastics, super-tiny plastic fragments, are found in many of the products we use in everyday life. A pilot study by UCLA engineers found that microplastics are also present in chewing gum. The ...

The gum is made from bean powder naturally containing a protein that binds to a wide variety of germs, including influenza and the viruses that cause herpes. Reading time 3 minutes Here’s something to ...

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 hundreds ...

In just the last couple of years, scientists have found microplastics in disturbing places, from beneath Arctic ice to human blood, testicles, and even brains. In fact, plastic is so widespread that ...

Not to burst your bubble, but your gum might be packed with plastic. A new study found that chewing a single piece releases hundreds — if not thousands — of microplastics into your saliva, which ...

Chewing a single piece of gum can release hundreds to thousands of pieces of microplastic into the saliva in your mouth—likely to go on to be swallowed. This is the warning of researchers from the ...