Gum makers have claimed, for decades, chewing is good for your mental health. They’re kind of on to something.

Chew on this. We’ve all heard the myth that swallowed gum stays in your body for seven years. While that’s not true, it’s ...

Sugar-free gum with polyols such as sorbitol and xylitol is most likely to cause gas because of fermentation in the colon. Sugared gum can cause gas due to swallowed air but generally produces less ...

Guar gum is a food additive that’s found throughout the food supply. Though it has been linked to multiple health benefits, it has also been associated with negative side effects and even banned for ...

Scientists used a clinical-grade gum in experiments to "substantially" lower viral loads of two herpes simplex viruses and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Researchers have found yet another potential contributor to the ...

In recent decades, chewing gum has been inextricably linked with youth–especially teenagers perceived as being cool (see: every one of the popular girls in the film Clueless). Before that, in the ...

TikTok has given the world some unusual fads, from cooking chicken in NyQuil to stepping on a pyramid of milk crates. Now, a new trend on the social media platform is catching on with young men who ...

While the artificial sweetener (found in diet soda and gum, for example) was linked to an average of 20% body fat reduction, ...

New research reveals a startling link between poor oral health and increased stroke risk. Gum disease and cavities, often overlooked, can lead to syst ...

To make aerated concrete, add a foam-forming agent and stir in a significant amount of air. This serves to make the concrete ...