Gum chewing independently arose across different cultures and regions at different times, says Jennifer Mathews, an ...

Chewing gum has a fascinating and storied history. Here is everything you need to know about how chewing gum became what it ...

Most accounts of the history of chewing gum take us back a couple of millenia to the Mayans of Mesoamerica who tasted the sap of the sapodilla tree and discovered that it did not disintegrate in the ...

The researchers' analysis revealed that the lion's share of the microplastics were released from the gum in the first two minutes of chewing—thanks to the mechanical action, rather than the enzymatic ...

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 ...

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 ...

During the mass shooting at Florida State University, students used chewing gum to stick paper over classroom windows to ...

However, excessive chewing can lead to jaw strain or TMJ disorders, and gums with sugar alcohols may cause bloating or gas. Sugary gum, meanwhile, may contribute to tooth decay. Both Prof Al Shamsi ...

Chewing gum as a potential source of microplastics has yet to be widely studied. They’re made from a rubbery base, sweetener, flavorings, and other ingredients. Natural gum products are made using a ...