Despite humanity's long history with chewing gum, the iconic pink bubbles most of us associate with gum today did not exist before the 20th century. Bubble gum was invented in 1906, but it only became ...

Gum makers have claimed, for decades, chewing is good for your mental health. They’re kind of on to something.

Chewing gum is a popular pastime for many, offering a burst of flavor, a distraction from stress or a tool for freshening breath. However, while it may seem like a harmless habit, chewing gum can lead ...

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That small, innocent-looking stick of gum tucked in your purse or pocket might be doing more damage to your body than you ever imagined. While many reach for gum to freshen breath or satisfy a sweet ...

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. A stick of gum is a ...

Pink soda in a glass with ice and a straw - Aleksandr Zubkov/Getty Images Hubba Bubba — a popular variety of bubble gum — was a household name in the '80s and '90s, and even into the 2000s. It was ...

Consider the following before you reach for that next stick. Jan. 24, 2014— -- intro:We know what you're going to say. "Now you're taking away my gum, too?!" After all, chewing gum seems like ...

"Snap, crackle, and pop" isn't just a Rice Krispies thing -- it's a gum thing, too. This sensorial roller coaster of snaps, swallows, and the occasional bubble is something we all take for granted, ...