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

"I guess people chew harder when they are sad," William Wrigley Jr. said during the Great Depression, as his gum empire kept ...

Chewing gum sales exceed 4 billion dollars in the U.S. alone. People chew gum for many reasons. For instance, chewing gum is assumed to stimulate the production of saliva and freshen breath, clean ...

That small, innocent-looking stick of gum tucked in your purse or pocket might be doing more damage to your body than you ever imagined. While many reach for gum to freshen breath or satisfy a sweet ...

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.

Not to burst your bubble, but your gum might be packed with plastic. A new study found that chewing a single piece releases hundreds — if not thousands — of microplastics into your saliva, which ...

Doctors have opened up about why offering new mums chewing gum after having a caesarean section could help kickstart their ...

Chewing gum may help strengthen jaw muscles, but there is little evidence to suggest that it can visibly alter a person’s jawline. Excessive gum chewing may lead to jaw pain, headaches, and tooth ...

Consider the following before you reach for that next stick. Jan. 24, 2014— -- intro:We know what you're going to say. "Now you're taking away my gum, too?!" After all, chewing gum seems like ...