The first name for chewing gum was “Blibber-Blubber”. Frank Fleer, was the first to try to develop a gum you could blow into ...

The myth that swallowed gum stays in your stomach for seven years is false; it typically passes through the digestive system ...

A mouthful of chewing gum might also be a mouthful of microplastics, according to the results of a small pilot study. The research, presented at the spring meeting of the American Chemical Society, ...

In truth, this isn’t the first time we’re hearing about the correlation between what we eat (or chew) and its impact on our neurological system. We recently chatted with board-certified psychiatrist ...

Varieties of gum with sugar can lead to increased cavities, but those with an artificial sweetener may help prevent cavities. However, one common gum sweetener called aspartame may link to cancer.

So, you’ve done it. Maybe you were in the middle of a conversation, distracted, or just got a little too carried away with your bubble-blowing skills. Suddenly, your chewing gum is gone, swallowed by ...