Chew on this. We’ve all heard the myth that swallowed gum stays in your body for seven years. While that’s not true, it’s ...

Understanding why gum chewing can make you gassy, and how to manage it, helps separate myth from science and allows you to ...

As a parent, you're no doubt familiar with the choking hazards most candies present for babies and small toddlers. Generally speaking, anything that's hard (like a Jolly Rancher), sticky, chewy, gummy ...

Sugar-free gum with polyols such as sorbitol and xylitol is most likely to cause gas because of fermentation in the colon.

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 ...

For a hit of minty freshness at any time of day, a stick of gum or a breath mint will do the trick. But which is better for you? There is a clear winner here, according to both a dietitian and a ...

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, ...

Scientists extracted DNA from chewing gum used by teenagers almost 10,000 years ago. The gum provided clues into what the teenagers had eaten and their lifestyle. Stone Age teenagers' diets included ...