Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers – similar to the plastic material used in car tyres. If you find that thought slightly unsettling, you are not alone.

Chewing gum can help your jawline by strengthening the jaw muscles, but there is no evidence this habit will give your jaw a sharper look. While chewing gum is harmless in moderation, overdoing it can ...

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 ...

Recent study aimed to assess the effectiveness of chewing gum as a rescue antiemetic compared to intravenous ondansetron in female patients experiencing postoperative nausea and vomiting in the ...

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 ...

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 ...

In an unexpected yet ingenious development, scientists have discovered that gum made from beans—yes, actual beans—could help combat some of the world’s most common and dangerous viruses.

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 ...