Scientists found aspartame, a common artificial sweetener also found in products like Extra chewing gum, contributed to a ...

A study from Queen’s University Belfast warns against a popular treat: chewing gum. The research reveals that just one piece ...

“Never ever, ever, ever go to sleep without brushing your teeth,” Soncini explained. “You can spend a whole day without brushing, but if you don’t brush before you go to bed, that is the worst you can ...

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

By the time Wrigley began his business venture, Americans had grown accustomed to chewing gum sold as candy-coated balls or ...

They found that a gram (0.04 ounces) of gum released an average of 100 microplastic fragments, though some shed more than 600 ...

And if you redecorate your home and sand down the old paintwork, the plastic binders in the paint can release microplastics ...

Actor Park Bo-gum has built his impressive net worth on the back of a remarkably illustrious career in the South Korean entertainment industry. In 2025, he paired up with K-pop star and actor IU for ...

Chewing gum releases hundreds of microplastics into saliva, which can accumulate in the body and potentially cause chronic diseases. Both natural and synthetic gums release similar amounts of ...

You may have another culprit to consider: It's gum, according to a new pilot study that found chewing just one piece can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics into saliva. The study is ...

Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people’s mouths, researchers said today, also warning of the pollution created by the rubber-based sweet. The small study comes ...

Now, chewing gum could be added to the list. In a pilot study, researchers found that chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics per piece into saliva and potentially be ingested.