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

It's been used for centuries as a medicinal resin, long before 'gut health' was a buzzword — but studies now back up its ...

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

From tree resin and paraffin wax to Juicy Fruit, people have chewed gum (or gum-like substances) for thousands of years. So it makes sense there’s more to the habit that fresh breath or a little ...

Chewing gum has been used since ancient times. The Greeks took sap from the mastic tree and chewed it. But today, gum is made synthetically and packaged for mass sale. But chewing gum with sugar once ...

Swallowing gum is a common occurrence, often fueled by childhood myths. While the idea of gum lingering for years is false, it typically exits the body within days through the digestive system.

Brie Larson, the Oscar-winning actress, once remarked, "For some reason, chewing gum for me gets my brain going." Chances are, most of us have popped a piece of chewing gum into our mouths at some ...