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

Scientists develop an antiviral chewing gum that neutralizes over 95% of influenza and herpes viruses, potentially ...

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 ...

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 ...