As a parent, you're no doubt familiar with the choking hazards most candies present for babies and small toddlers. Generally speaking, anything that's hard (like a Jolly Rancher), sticky, chewy, gummy ...

Varieties of gum with sugar can lead to increased cavities, but those with an artificial sweetener may help prevent cavities. However, one common gum sweetener called aspartame may link to cancer.

Chewing gum was a childhood rite for most Americans. Back in elementary school, gum was tantamount to currency. A few pieces of gum could immediately turn you into one of the most powerful and ...

Dentist-approved habit or hidden culprit? Frequent chewing may cause jaw issues like fatigue and TMJ aggravation, and some ingredients can lead to digestive problems or potentially release ...

Most dental professionals believe xylitol chewing gum prevents caries in children and adolescents. But according to a new literature review, it's not clear whether it works better than other forms of ...

Recent scientific research reveals that the simple act of chewing gum offers several unexpected health benefits. While many people chew gum for fresh breath or enjoyment, studies show this habit can ...

There are so many classic gum flavors from our childhood that no longer exist. Here are some of our favorite gums we want to ...

Utah lawmakers, who voted to ban fluoride from drinking water, are considering a new cavity-prevention idea for Utahns to chew on: Giving school kids and prisoners xylitol gum three times a day. Nate ...

Chewing gum could be doing more harming people according to campaigners who gathered outside Parliament to demand greater regulation of the sweet treat’s plastic content. On Monday, October 27, MPs ...