Microplastics are building up in human brains, blood, reproductive organs, and more. A new study suggests you ingest more plastic when you chew gum.

You could even (sorry!) be using mouthwash too soon after brushing your teeth. But surely lovely, minty chewing gum is a foolproof way to atone for other minor dental sins? After all, we know ...

A dentist may prescribe antibiotics, and they may need to drain the abscess. There are two types of gum boils. One type is more serious, and it forms closer to the tooth. The underlying infection ...

(Researchers would not reveal the specific types of gum in order to not unfairly cause them bad publicity, but told Fortune, "We used top 10 brands one can find in a supermarket.") Chewing gums ...

This distinction highlights the different sources of microplastics across gum types while confirming that neither variety offers a truly microplastic-free option. One piece of gum can release up ...

Many of us don't think twice about casually popping a stick of gum in our mouth. But chew on this: When you do, you're also ...

A special type of chewing gum can 'trap' and neutralize some influenza and herpes viruses, according to new experiments from scientists in the US and Finland.

Researchers at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering found that both natural and synthetic chewing gums release ...

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The study found that chewing gum could release a surprisingly high amount of microplastics. On average, 100 microplastic ...