A council has received funding for a high-powered washing machine to remove chewing gum on its streets.

In fact a 2015 study found that chewing some forms of gum is as good as flossing at removing bacteria from hard-to-reach spots. The petrol station snack has also been linked to better poop and may ...

Frequent chewing may cause jaw issues like fatigue and TMJ aggravation, and some ingredients can lead to digestive problems or potentially release microplastics. Chewing sugar-free gum, especially ...

Chewing gum is often considered harmless, and some even believe it is good for your teeth. However, there are potential risks that come with regular gum chewing, especially for your jaw and teeth.

Analysis revealed that just 1 gram of chewing gum released approximately 100 microplastics on average, with 1 gram of some gums releasing as many as 637 microplastics.

Dentists and gastroenterologists reveal how regular gum chewing damages your jaw, disrupts digestion, and exposes you to chemicals. Learn what happens to you.

As for whether chewing gum makes you hungrier, the results seem to suggest not. A 2013 study found it made no difference to people’s appetites, and while a 2009 study said chewing gum actively stops ...

Learn more about what chewing gum is made from and how it may affect your health.

Analysis revealed that just 1 gram of chewing gum released approximately 100 microplastics on average, with 1 gram of some gums releasing as many as 637 microplastics.

In fact a 2015 study found that chewing some forms of gum is as good as flossing at removing bacteria from hard-to-reach spots.