A SINGLE piece of chewing gum releases thousands of toxic microplastics into your mouth to be swallowed, scientists have ...

Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers—similar to the plastic material used in car ...

Chewing gum also helped the study participants satisfy their cravings and resist fattening treats. And there’s more: Gum chewers actually burned about 5% more calories than non-gum chewers.

Chewing gum is a popular way of freshening breath or enjoying a minty or sweet treat. But this non-digestible, non-compostable confectionary often contains synthetic materials such as polyethylene ...