Research reveals how this simple habit boosts wellness and performance By Serena Summer Dec 29, 2024 1:18 pm Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / Cast Of Thousands ...

Chewing gums consist of a rubbery substance, sweeteners, flavorings, and various other components. While natural gums utilize plant-based polymers, other varieties employ synthetic rubber derived ...

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.

If you're a frequent gum-chewer, you may be ingesting tens of thousands of microplastics each year, according to a new study. These particles may pose a risk to your health.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Regina Barber and Pien Huang of Short Wave about a double emergence of cicadas this spring, invasive ants in Kenya, and the secrets in an ancient wad of chewing gum.

Chewing sugarless gum may be a simple way to reduce anxiety and increase focus while protecting your teeth and gums.

Chewing gum can secrete tiny plastic particles into saliva and bloodstreams, scientists in the US and China say, pointing to the latest source of microplastics in the human body. In a paper ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lea este comunicado de prensa en español SAN DIEGO, March 25, 2025 — Plastic is everywhere. And many products we use in everyday life, such as cutting boards, clothes and ...

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 ...

The base for conventional chewing gum contains food-grade plastic polymers. Natural gums, however, are known for their non-synthetic ingredients like tree sap and plant-based wax. But a researcher at ...

A woman cradles her baby in Malawi, which has one of the highest rates of preterm births in the world. A new study of around 10,000 Malawi women suggests that chewing a sugar-free gum daily could ...