Gum’s the word — and a new study links chewing the right kind to a decrease in preterm birth and delivery of low-birthweight babies in an impoverished African country. “It surprised us all ...

A new study links chewing gum to a decrease in preterm birth and delivery of low-birthweight babies in the African country of Malawi.

That’s because the sugar on the gum, especially when left in your mouth for a long time, “feeds the bacteria in your mouth that leads to the production of acids, which in turn cause tooth ...

There are two types of gum boils. One type is more serious, and it forms closer to the tooth. The underlying infection requires prompt medical attention and, often, a root canal or tooth extraction.

(Yes, certain types of synthetic gum contain petroleum-based polymers.) But if you think switching to an all-natural brand is better for you, think again.

Chewing gum releases hundreds to thousands of microplastics into your mouth, a new study suggests. Chewing gum's base ingredient is synthetic rubber, which is a type of plastic. A stick of gum is ...

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Chewing gum may shed microplastics into saliva, a new study has found.

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 ...

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

New study finds chewing gum releases up to 637 microplastic particles in just minutes, with 94% released in the first 8 minutes regardless of gum type.

Generations of Americans have grown up using chewing gum, but a new pilot study claims that both synthetic and natural gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastic particles into saliva ...