A council has received funding for a high-powered washing machine to remove chewing gum on its streets.

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.

Q: Mint gum is the only thing that gets me through the workday. Is all that chewing bad for my health? If you’re a regular gum chewer, you’re in good company.

Researchers at UCLA found that chewing gum – even gum labeled "natural" – can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics per piece into saliva and potentially be ingested.

Chewing gum may also confer cognitive benefits, according to a handful of psychology and scientific studies. In certain settings, it seems to boost test performance, working memory, and alertness.

Learn more about what chewing gum is made from and how it may affect your health.

Most of the study’s gum shed the majority of its microplastics during the first couple minutes of chewing.

A new study showed that chewing gum releases microplastics, which can then be swallowed and absorbed by the body.

Chewing gum released up to 637 microplastic particles per gram, with most particles released within the first 8 minutes. Both natural and synthetic gums released similar amounts. Chewing gum ...

Natural and synthetic chewing gum release microplastics. But there is still no evidence that they cause harm.

Discover three evidence-based benefits of chewing gum, from improved focus to better oral health. Learn how this simple habit enhances daily life.

Gum chewing has been shown to boost blood flow to the brain, enhancing alertness, focus and cognitive function. Researchers discovered that wood chewing may be even more beneficial.