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New York Post on MSN · 1h

Microplastics now detected in chewing gum — as particles linked to 3 chronic diseases

Not to burst your bubble, but your gum might be packed with plastic. A new study found that chewing a single piece releases hundreds — if not thousands — of microplastics into your saliva, which you’re most likely swallowing.

Newsweek on MSN · 2h

Chewing Gum Releases Microplastics Into Your Mouth, Scientists Warn

The researchers' analysis revealed that the lion's share of the microplastics were released from the gum in the first two minutes of chewing—thanks to the mechanical action, rather than the enzymatic properties of saliva—reaching 94 percent within eight minutes.

American Chemical Society · 6h

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 called microplastics. Now, chewing gum could be added to the list. In a pilot study,

The Cool Down on MSN5h

Shocking revelation about human brains reinforces CEO's commitment to major business shift: 'This was a big debate'

After holding leadership roles at Zulily and Amazon, Yurcisin joined Grove Collaborative in 2023 to help revitalize the ...

How to consume fewer microplastics

To consume less microplastics, swap out plastic cups for reusable alternatives, avoid processed foods and drink filtered tap ...

5hon MSN

Think twice before you chew gum: Study reveals chewing gum sheds hundreds of plastic particles into your saliva

Researchers have found that chewing gum releases microplastics into people's mouths, adding another source of microplastic ...

Odessa American1d

CATES: Microplastics

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

7don MSN

You shouldn’t drink out of plastic bottles, study says: Here’s why

Microplastics, according to Harvard Medicine, are tiny particles that break off of plastic as it degrades. And while more ...

9don MSNOpinion

How worried should we be about the amount of plastic in our kitchens?

Our kitchens are teeming with plastic, and most of us use it to cook every day. But should we all be thinking more about the ...

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