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

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

For most people, swallowing gum shouldn’t have any side effects unless you have swallowed a lot of it. Learn more about what gum is and what it does to your body.

Suddenly, your chewing gum is gone, swallowed by accident or, let’s face it, on purpose. Now, the age-old question looms: What happens if I swallow chewing gum?

Nicotine is a habit-forming substance present in tobacco products. Using nicotine gum may help someone quit smoking but it can cause side effects.

From stress relief to simply keeping the mouth occupied, chewing gum has become a unique part of daily routines for many. But what fuels this simple act—soothing habit, or addiction?