Chewing gum is an everyday item we often buy on a whim, chew for a little while, and then throw away without much thought.

When you pop a piece of gum in your mouth, you might be hoping to freshen your breath, relieve some stress, or just get a bit of flavor. But you could also be getting thousands of microplastics ...

Are you keeping a mental list of all the sources of microplastics finding their way into your daily life? You may have another culprit to consider: It’s gum, according to a new pilot study that found ...

Brain imaging studies shed light on why humans have chewed gum for 8,000 years with research showing chewing activates ...

Gum makers have claimed, for decades, chewing is good for your mental health. They’re kind of on to something. Humans have chewed on gum for millennia. Scientists are still trying to figure out why.

Chewing gum offers surprising benefits beyond casual snacking, aiding in stress reduction and improved focus. Rhythmic chewing activates neurological pathways, lowering cortisol levels and enhancing ...

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

The innocent-looking stick of gum in your pocket harbors a concerning secret. As microplastics continue infiltrating our environment—from oceans and drinking water to everyday items like tea bags and ...