Microplastics are tiny plastic particles — between 1 micrometer- and 5 millimeters-wide. Every year, humans are exposed to tens of thousands of microplastics via food, beverages, packaging, coatings, ...

If you’ve ever accidentally wandered into the “looksmaxxing” side of the internet, you know it’s kind of intense. The concept centers on self-improvement, but w ...

Feeling sluggish or stressed? Popping a piece of gum might help you refocus on the task at hand — at least, that’s what some candy companies want you to believe. According to the Associated Press, ...

You chew it. You stretch it. You blow it. And, be honest, sometimes you stick it on things. But what happens to your body when you swallow chewing gum? And, not just once but all the time? If you ...

In just the last couple of years, scientists have found microplastics in disturbing places, from beneath Arctic ice to human blood, testicles, and even brains. In fact, plastic is so widespread that ...

Sara Ali Khan says she carries chewing gum to curb hunger between meals, pairing it with nuts when cravings intensify. Experts note gum may briefly suppress appetite and aid weight control, but ...

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 ...

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 ...

The researchers note that the gum looks and feels like the type of gum found in convivence stores and can be stored at normal temperatures for years without damaging the ACE2 protein molecules that ...

Candy companies want to know: What will make Americans start chewing gum again? Gum's bubble burst during the pandemic, when masks and social distancing made bad breath less of a worry and fewer ...