Chewing gum made from mastic resin is a Greek staple that has some benefits for the mouth and gut. But it won’t change your ...

Chewing gum can help keep your mouth clean or even relax your mind. However, frequent chewing can lead to jaw pain or stomach discomfort. Should you reconsider your consumption? It’s common for people ...

Feeling sluggish or stressed? Popping a piece of gum might help you refocus on the task at hand — at least, that’s what some candy companies want you to believe. According to the Associated Press, ...

While many people like chewing gum, others do that to help strengthen their jaw muscles and give it a chiselled shape. Experts say while chewing gum is harmless in moderation, overdoing it leads to ...

Recent scientific research reveals that the simple act of chewing gum offers several unexpected health benefits. While many people chew gum for fresh breath or enjoyment, studies show this habit can ...

Thousands of tonnes of plastic pollution could be escaping into the environment every year . . . from our mouths. Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers—similar ...

It may sound too good to be true: One simple, science-backed remedy for anxiety is chewing gum. (And, no, I don't work for a gum company!) Chewing gum is generally good for your health, if you stick ...

The relationship between chewing gum – both the sugary and the non-sugary kind – and whether chewing gum might prevent conditions like gum disease, bone loss around teeth, and caries, was studied in ...

We know what you're going to say. "Now you're taking away my gum, too?!" After all, chewing gum seems like such a harmless—no, even smart—habit. You want something sweet? Pop a stick of gum for less ...

For too long, we have asked one another, typically as an insult, “Can you chew gum and walk at the same time?” A better question might be, “Why aren’t you chewing gum and walking right now?” That’s ...