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 a ...

Chewing gum may enlarge your masseter muscles, which are the muscles near your ears. But it would take years of chewing gum for around 6-8 hours a day to make a visible difference. To actually change ...

We all know the ritual of unwrapping a stick of gum before a big date, a job interview or to stay awake during a college lecture or afternoon slump. After all, gum is the ultimate multitasker – ...

The internet is constantly reinforcing certain beauty standards for men and women alike. These days, some boys and young men have become preoccupied with a desire for a strong jawline, and are turning ...

Chewing gum does more than keep your mouth busy. You'll discover a number of surprising health benefits when sticking a piece of chewing gum in your mouth.

When you pop a piece of gum in your mouth, you might be hoping to freshen your breath, relieve some stress, or just get a bit of flavor. But you could also be getting thousands of microplastics ...

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Chewing gum can help your jawline by strengthening the jaw muscles, but there is no evidence this habit will give your jaw a ...

Here’s what to consider before you pop in that second (or third or fourth) piece. Ask Well Here’s what to consider before you pop in that second (or third or fourth) piece. Credit...Eric Helgas for ...

Chewing gum may seem innocent, but its impact on the body is more significant than many realize. When you chew gum, your body is tricked into thinking you’re about to eat. This triggers the production ...

Chewing a single piece of gum can release hundreds to thousands of pieces of microplastic into the saliva in your mouth—likely to go on to be swallowed. This is the warning of researchers from the ...