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The study found that most microplastics were released within the first two minutes of chewing. Lisa Lowe, a graduate student ...

A chewing gum made from lablab beans may be the next big tool in fighting viral transmission. Scientists found that this gum can neutralize influenza and herpes viruses by over 95% by targeting the ...

UCLA researchers found that chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics per piece into the saliva and ...

Lablab beans naturally contain an antiviral trap protein (FRIL) which binds to viruses and prevents them from spreading ...

Stop munching on that plastic. The U.S. National Institute of Health estimates that over 350 billion pieces of chewing gum are consumed globally every year, making gum one of the most widely enjoyed ...

Chewing gum releases hundreds of microplastics into saliva, which can accumulate in the body and potentially cause chronic diseases. Both natural and synthetic gums release similar amounts of ...

You may have another culprit to consider: It's gum, according to a new pilot study that found chewing just one piece can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics into saliva. The study is ...

Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people’s mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning of the pollution created by the rubber-based sweet. The small study ...

Many things can cause your gums to hurt, but not all of them need a trip to the dentist. Sore gums can be a sign that you brush your teeth too hard or that your braces or dentures are irritating ...

You may enjoy chewing gum, but if you have TMJ disorder, you should avoid it. Your jaw is the most constantly used joint in the body. Limiting excessive use of the joint and muscles alleviates ...