A study reveals that by chewing gum we could be releasing hundreds of microplastics into our mouths. What does this mean for ...

It's more of an open-ended question than you'd think. "I don't think you have to stop chewing gum just yet," Oliver Jones, a chemistry professor at Australia RMIT University who wasn't involved in ...

More saliva may carry away bacteria and acid that build up on your teeth. The benefits of chewing gum don’t stop in your mouth. More saliva may help balance acids in your esophagus ...

Hunnes noted that some people may prefer to reduce their use of chewing gum or stop chewing gum altogether. “This article indicated that both natural and manufactured chewing gums contained ...

According to a pilot study presented during the American Chemical Society’s spring meeting, a single piece of chewing gum is liable to release hundreds of polymer particles into our mouths.

"In short, while microplastics are something we should definitely be keeping an eye on, I don't think you have to stop chewing gum just yet—although you should certainly dispose of it ...

"I don't think you have to stop chewing gum just yet." Lowe also warned about the plastic pollution from chewing gum -- particularly when people "spit it out onto the sidewalk". The National ...

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 ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A recent study found that chewing gum can release up to thousands of microplastics per piece and potentially be ingested, according to researchers. Lisa Lowe and Jamie ...