Researchers at UCLA found that chewing gum – even gum labeled "natural" – can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics per piece into saliva and potentially be ingested.

Extrapolating this further, a 2–6 gram piece of gum may release as many as 3,000 microplastics. Multiply that by the average amount of gum chewed annually, that you could be looking at around ...

A new study quantifies the amount of microplastics in chewing gum. Delmaine Donson/E+/Getty Images Microplastics are fragments of polymers that range in size from less than 0.2 inch (5 millimeters ...

Chewing gum releases hundreds to thousands of microplastics into your mouth, a new study suggests. Chewing gum's base ingredient is synthetic rubber, which is a type of plastic. A stick of gum is ...

The internet is constantly reinforcing certain beauty standards for men and women alike. ... The idea is that gum chewing will bulk up the muscles in your jaw to create a more defined, ...

The study estimated that an average person chewing 160 to 180 sticks of gum per year could ingest approximately 30,000 microplastics, significantly increasing the overall annual intake of ...

Benefits of Chewing Gum. Despite the concerns and downsides, gum isn’t all bad. In fact, dentists say that when used correctly, it can help your oral health. “Chewing gum after meals ...

But chewing gum with sugar once in a while doesn’t pose major health risks, especially if you have good oral hygiene. Sugar-free gum has less than 0.5 grams of sugars per serving and uses ...

Discover three evidence-based benefits of chewing gum, from improved focus to better oral health. Learn how this simple habit enhances daily life. Skip to content ...

Gum chewing has been shown to boost blood flow to the brain, enhancing alertness, focus and cognitive function. Researchers discovered that wood chewing may be even more beneficial. Pencils ready ...

Gum chewing may exacerbate jaw problems among people who are prone to issues or injuries with the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, which connects the jawbone to the skull, Dr. Arsenault said.

Chewing extra-hard gum likely won't result in the chiseled jawline that young men may seek, experts say, and it could damage jaw joints and teeth. The most recognized among the few brands of ...