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

You might think chewing gum is harmless. It helps freshen your breath, keeps your jaw busy, sharpens your focus when you're ...

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 a ...

The public is starting to understand that they can find microplastics in their food, particularly seafood, but exposure from ...

Dentist-approved habit or hidden culprit? Frequent chewing may cause jaw issues like fatigue and TMJ aggravation, and some ingredients can lead to digestive problems or potentially release ...

That piece of gum you pop after lunch to keep your garlic breath at bay might be the reason why you feel bloated later in the day, at least according to one study. But is chewing gum bad for you?

It's been used for centuries as a medicinal resin, long before 'gut health' was a buzzword — but studies now back up its ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gum seems as appealing as that sticky wad on the bottom of a shoe these days. It’s not that Americans still don’t ever enjoy a stick of Trident or Orbit, the two most popular brands. They just aren’t ...

More research will be needed. Chewing gum isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of weight loss. But with more than 70 percent of adults in the United States overweight or obese, you ...