Brain imaging studies shed light on why humans have chewed gum for 8,000 years with research showing chewing activates regions tied to attention and stress regulation.

"I guess people chew harder when they are sad," William Wrigley Jr. said during the Great Depression, as his gum empire kept ...

Think gum-chewing and the picture that most often comes to mind is that of an unintelligent airhead. That's just the way society thinks. Most movies portray gum chewers in this way. Schools view it as ...

Recent scientific research reveals that the simple act of chewing gum offers several unexpected health benefits. While many people chew gum for fresh breath or enjoyment, studies show this habit can ...

Humans have been chewing gum for thousands of years, from ancient tree resins to modern spearmint sticks, the habit has ...

Raves are like something out of a science fiction story: they're filled with bright, flashing lights, futuristic outfits, glow sticks, LEDs, and that pounding, insistent EDM music that takes you on a ...

A new study found that both natural and synthetic gum shed microplastics, with each piece of gum producing about 100 pieces Getty Chewing gum can shed microplastics — and natural and synthetic gums ...

Q: Ever since I was little, I have absolutely hated the sound of other people chewing. Whenever I try to explain this to someone, they think I’m overreacting or even making it up. Is this something ...

For a hit of minty freshness at any time of day, a stick of gum or a breath mint will do the trick. But which is better for you? There is a clear winner here, according to both a dietitian and a ...