In this experiment, researchers tested the saliva composition of a person who chewed seven different gums, each for four ...

Extrapolating this further, a 2–6 gram piece of gum may release as many as 3,000 microplastics. Multiply that by the average amount of gum chewed annually, that you could be looking at around ...

An unrelated 2016 study found that gum chewing is a significant source of phthalate exposure. Phthalates are chemicals used to increase the flexibility and durability of plastics.

The authors were surprised to find that chewing natural gums didn’t really make a difference. The average number of microplastics in 1 gram of synthetic gum was 104, and in natural gum it was 96.

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 ...

HEALTH Aspartame in chewing gum: Dental experts weigh in on the sweetener’s safety for teeth and gums Artificial sweeteners can help prevent decay, but dentists warn of other potential side effects ...

Chewing extra-hard gum likely won't result in the chiseled jawline that young men may seek, experts say, and it could damage jaw joints and teeth. The most recognized among the few brands of ...

Q: Mint gum is the only thing that gets me through the workday. Is all that chewing bad for my health? If you’re a regular gum chewer, you’re in good company. In one 2019 study of over 3,000 U ...

Young men are buying “Facial Fitness” chewing gum that promises to bulk up their jawlines. But dentists say the products are not particularly effective or safe. By Callie Holtermann A square ...