Gum makers have claimed, for decades, chewing is good for your mental health. They’re kind of on to something.

Thousands of tonnes of plastic pollution could be escaping into the environment every year . . . from our mouths. Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers—similar ...

Purchasing a pack of gum can result in an unexpected source of plastic pollution winding up in your mouth. As detailed by Futurism, microplastics expert David Jones of the United Kingdom's University ...

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That innocent pack of gum sitting in your pocket might be doing more than freshening your breath. While most of us reach for gum without a second thought, this seemingly harmless habit can trigger ...

In just the last couple of years, scientists have found microplastics in disturbing places, from beneath Arctic ice to human blood, testicles, and even brains. In fact, plastic is so widespread that ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest Chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics into the saliva that may be ingested, a new study found. Counter/Getty Images A new study found that chewing gum ...

We all know the ritual of unwrapping a stick of gum before a big date, a job interview or to stay awake during a college lecture or afternoon slump. After all, gum is the ultimate multitasker – ...

Brie Larson, the Oscar-winning actress, once remarked, "For some reason, chewing gum for me gets my brain going." Chances are, most of us have popped a piece of chewing gum into our mouths at some ...