A study reveals that by chewing gum we could be releasing hundreds of microplastics into our mouths. What does this mean for our health? Scientists are investigating the possible effects of this ...

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.

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

But if you are going to continue chewing, the researchers also took the time to remind everyone to properly dispose of their well-masticated gum.

Microplastics are building up in human brains, blood, reproductive organs, and more. A new study suggests you ingest more plastic when you chew gum.

Chewing gum may shed microplastics into saliva, a new study has found.

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.

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 ...

Researchers found that chomping on a single stick of chewing gum can release up to thousands of shards of microplastics.

A new study found that both natural and synthetic gum shed microplastics, with each piece of gum producing about 100 pieces Getty Chewing gum can shed microplastics — and natural and synthetic ...

A recent study found that chewing gum can release up to thousands of microplastics per piece and potentially be ingested, according to researchers.

FANS were grossed out when The Brutalist’s Adrien Brody threw chewing gum at his girlfriend at the Oscars. Adrien, 51, made the bold move after scooping the Best Actor gong for his performanc… ...