Gum makers have claimed, for decades, chewing is good for your mental health. They’re kind of on to something.

Chewing gum is a popular pastime for many, offering a burst of flavor, a distraction from stress or a tool for freshening breath. However, while it may seem like a harmless habit, chewing gum can lead ...

Even though chewing gum has been done since ancient times, do you know that it is healthy to chew gum? The only caveat when it comes to chewing gum is to buy sugar-free gum because gum with a lot of ...

Chew on this. We’ve all heard the myth that swallowed gum stays in your body for seven years. While that’s not true, it’s still generally not great to swallow it, since our digestive system can’t ...

You might think chewing gum is harmless. It helps freshen your breath, keeps your jaw busy, sharpens your focus when you're ...

That small, innocent-looking stick of gum tucked in your purse or pocket might be doing more damage to your body than you ever imagined. While many reach for gum to freshen breath or satisfy a sweet ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A recent study ...

Chewing a sugar-free gum daily reduced preterm births in a large study in Malawi. The oral intervention was inspired by past research linking poor oral health and preterm birth. The gum contains ...

DNA from a type of "chewing gum" used by teenagers in Sweden 10,000 years ago is shedding new light on the Stone Age diet and oral health, researchers said Tuesday. The wads of gum are made of pieces ...

Feeling sluggish or stressed? Popping a piece of gum might help you refocus on the task at hand — at least, that’s what some candy companies want you to believe. According to the Associated Press, ...

Chewing gum offers surprising benefits beyond casual snacking, aiding in stress reduction and improved focus. Rhythmic chewing activates neurological pathways, lowering cortisol levels and enhancing ...