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 – even those labeled "natural" – can release ...

Several studies have described an association between periodontal disease and stroke risk, with various mechanisms proposed to explain this association. However, when these findings are compiled ...

Hidden beneath your smile, gum disease silently develops in millions of Americans, often without obvious symptoms until significant damage occurs. Nearly 40% of adults over 30 in the United States ...

“Hormonal fluctuations during your menstrual cycle can cause your gums to be more sensitive and prone to inflammation,” Dr. Anjali Rajpal, a dentist and founder of Beverly Hills Dentistry Arts, told ...

It's also a soluble fiber because it can dissolve in water, forming a gel-like substance in your digestive system. "This means that our body could not digest xanthan gum, so it was of no ...

A Florida woman, identified as Yamaris Marrero, was charged with a felony after reportedly spanking a “large wad” of chewing gum against a Tesla in Miami-Dade. A Florida woman, identified as ...

Not to burst your perfectly blown bubble, but it turns out that chewing gum may be flooding your mouth with microplastics. As detailed in a pilot study, which is awaiting peer review, a team of ...

She’s in bubble trouble. A Florida woman was charged with a felony after allegedly smacking a “large wad” of chewing gum onto a Tesla — causing nearly $3,000 worth of damage, according to ...

When Life Gives You Tangerines, the Netflix chart-topping K-drama starring IU and Park Bo Gum, finally bid farewell after dominating the non-English TV show category for consecutive weeks. The finale ...

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. By the time Wrigley began his business venture, Americans had grown accustomed to chewing gum sold as candy-coated balls or packaged sticks. The base of ...

Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) recently discovered that chewing gum releases microplastics into saliva, potentially leading to ingestion. The study, presented at ...

Now another source of microplastics in the body has been discovered: chewing gum. Chewing gum contains long molecules called polymers. Some brands of gum contain natural polymers from tree sap.