A special type of chewing gum can 'trap' and neutralize some influenza and herpes viruses, according to new experiments from scientists in the US and Finland. The herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 (HSV-1 ...

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine, in collaboration with a Finnish team, have explored an unusual but promising solution: chewing gum infused with antiviral ...

Researchers developed a bean-based gum that drastically reduces viral load in the mouth, showing promise against flu, herpes, and even bird flu. A chewing gum made from lablab beans may be the next ...

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 ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A council is seeking funding for equipment to remove chewing gum from high street pavements. North Yorkshire Council is applying for £ ...

Chewing gum made from beans has been shown to reduce the viral load of some strains of herpes and influenza, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.

In a remarkable scientific breakthrough, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created a chewing gum that could significantly curb the spread of two of the world’s most prevalent ...

PHILADELPHIA — The battle against common viral infections might soon include an unexpected weapon: chewing gum. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created a specialized gum that could ...

Scientists in Pennsylvania have created a kind of antiviral chewing gum made from the Australian pea plant. Containing a strong antiviral protein, the researches have used it to reduce the viral ...