Chewing gum releases hundreds of microplastics into saliva, which can accumulate in the body and potentially cause chronic diseases. Both natural and synthetic gums release similar amounts of ...

You may have another culprit to consider: It's gum, according to a new pilot study that found chewing just one piece can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics into saliva. The study is ...

Now, chewing gum could be added to the list. In a pilot study, researchers found that chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics per piece into saliva and potentially be ingested.

Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people’s mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning of the pollution created by the rubber-based sweet. The small study ...

Many things can cause your gums to hurt, but not all of them need a trip to the dentist. Sore gums can be a sign that you brush your teeth too hard or that your braces or dentures are irritating ...

You may enjoy chewing gum, but if you have TMJ disorder, you should avoid it. Your jaw is the most constantly used joint in the body. Limiting excessive use of the joint and muscles alleviates ...

Set in the 1950s Jeju Island, When Life Gives You Tangerines is a poignant love story featuring Park Bo-gum in (probably) his career-best role. Taking us on a time-transcending romantic adventure, ...

Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers—similar to the plastic material used in car tires. If you find that thought slightly unsettling, you are not alone.

If you’ve noticed players chewing gum during a game, you might have wondered why. Did they have a particularly potent chicken Kyiv for lunch? Are they using it to help ease nerves? Do they have ...