It might come as a shock to some, but plastic has been a staple ingredient in chewing gum for decades - no wonder our parents told us not to swallow it! Now, however, the concept of having plastic in ...

Chewing gum may help strengthen jaw muscles, but there is little evidence to suggest that it can visibly alter a person’s jawline. Excessive gum chewing may lead to jaw pain, headaches, and tooth ...

Chewing gum may be more than a sweet habit. It may boost endurance in athletes and help patients heal faster. However, scientists warn that kids and seniors are still left out of the evidence. Study: ...

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 – ...

For many of us, the flavor of bubble gum is the flavor of childhood. Of course, it’s the taste of bubbles: attempted, successful, and snapped over noses. But it’s also the flavor of jelly beans, ice ...

Kep1er is finally back with new music! On August 19 at 6 p.m. KST, Kep1er returned with their seventh mini-album “BUBBLE GUM” along with the music video for the title track. “BUBBLE GUM” is a ...

Like Bob Greene, I too could succumb to Proustian nostalgia by reacquainting my jaws with bubble gum after going decades without it (“Bazooka Joe, We Meet Again,” op-ed, July 31). But if you’re of a ...

The base for conventional chewing gum contains food-grade plastic polymers. Natural gums, however, are known for their non-synthetic ingredients like tree sap and plant-based wax. But a researcher at ...

Erick Massoto is a Brazilian writer who's always loved film and TV and loves finding connections between them. That's why he supports double features, especially if they are of a modern film paired ...

In certain games, trading isn’t just a gameplay mechanic; it’s a natural tool that helps make the game function at a high level. Yet, there are some that don’t have it naturally just because of the ...

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 ...

Researchers found that chewing gum — from both synthetic and natural brands — released an average of 100 plastic fragments per gram. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two ...