A new study found that both natural and synthetic gum shed microplastics, with each piece of gum producing about 100 pieces of microplastics.

Now you can add your favorite chewing gum to the list, thanks to the alarming findings of a new study. Chewing gum, whether natural or synthetic, contains plant-based or synthetic plastic polymers to enhance texture and flavor retention,

Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) recently discovered that chewing gum releases microplastics into saliva, potentially leading to ingestion. The study, presented at the American Chemical Society Spring Meeting in San Diego,