While chewing gum has been a popular habit for over a century, recent research reveals that it may be a hidden source of microplastic exposure. Given the potential health concerns, scientists are calling for more studies to understand the long-term impact of microplastics on the human body.

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,

Chewing gum can secrete tiny plastic particles into saliva and bloodstreams, scientists in the US and China say, pointing to the latest source of microplastics in the human body. In a paper presented at the American Chemical Society (ACS) spring meeting on March 25,