Brain imaging studies shed light on why humans have chewed gum for 8,000 years with research showing chewing activates ...

STORY: Could drinking diet sodas, chewing gum, and eating yoghurt lead to cancer? The World Health Organization is set to label aspartame - an artificial sweetener found in these products - a possible ...

Gum makers have claimed, for decades, chewing is good for your mental health. They’re kind of on to something.

Varieties of gum with sugar can lead to increased cavities, but those with an artificial sweetener may help prevent cavities. However, one common gum sweetener called aspartame may link to cancer.

Children who consume a diet packed with sweeteners may be at higher risk of reaching puberty earlier, concerning research suggests. Commonly-used sweeteners including aspartame, found in drinks like ...

Chewing gum that wakes you up sounds like something from a science fiction movie, but the technology has been around for ...

Share on Pinterest Chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics into the saliva that may be ingested, a new study found. Counter/Getty Images A new study found that chewing gum ...

Chewing gum may help strengthen jaw muscles, but there is little evidence to suggest that it can visibly alter a person’s jawline. Excessive gum chewing may lead to jaw pain, headaches, and tooth ...

It may sound too good to be true: One simple, science-backed remedy for anxiety is chewing gum. (And, no, I don't work for a gum company!) Chewing gum is generally good for your health, if you stick ...

Is chewing gum while walking as distracting as texting? Are you just as likely to lose your thoughts because you’re busy chewing gum? Does chewing gum make you more alert as well as more attentive to ...