Microplastics linked to 3 chronic diseases — and now they’ve been detected in gum
A new study suggests that you could be ingesting thousands of microplastics every time you chew gum. This discovery comes ...
A chewing gum habit could expose you to tens of thousands of microplastics
Chewing gum as a potential source of microplastics has yet to be widely studied. They’re made from a rubbery base, sweetener, ...
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The strange side effect of chewing gum no one talks about
That mindless gum chewing during your afternoon slump might be affecting you in ways you never imagined. Ever notice how you feel slightly less hungry after chewing gum for a while? There’s ...
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You May Be Horrified When You Learn What Chewing Gum Is Actually Made From
A researcher has identified a surprising source of plastic pollution: chewing gum. In an essay for The Conversation, microplastics expert David Jones of the UK's University of Portsmouth revealed ...
How chewing gum contributes to plastic pollution—and how to reduce its environmental impact
Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers—similar to the plastic material used in car ...
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Chewing gum can shed microplastics into saliva, pilot study finds
Plastic is everywhere. And many products we use in everyday life can expose people to tiny, micrometer-wide plastic particles ...
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Most Chewing Gum Is Essentially Plastic, Filling Your Mouth with Microplastics
Learn more about the tiny particles that can come off of your gum - what is essentially a soft piece of plastic - as you chew ...
Chewing gum releases microplastics into mouth: researchers
Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning ...