You may have another culprit to consider: It’s gum, according to a new pilot study that found chewing just one piece ... There are no human trials. But we know we are exposed to plastics in ...

Chewing gum releases hundreds to thousands of microplastics into your mouth, a new study suggests. Chewing gum's base ingredient is synthetic rubber, which is a type of plastic. A stick of gum is ...

“I’ve no idea where the myth came from — I can only imagine that it was suggested because someone wanted to stop their children from chewing gum.” Swallowing gum is only harmful to the ...

If you enjoy a refreshing stick of gum now and then, you may be biting off more than you should chew. A recent pilot study found that chewing gum ... that there is no cause for alarm." ...

We called on dental experts to share the real pros and cons of chewing gum—and whether it deserves a spot in your daily routine. Related: 5 Things No One Ever Tells You About Flossing Let’s ...