Chewing a sugar-free gum daily reduced preterm births in a large study in Malawi. The oral intervention was inspired by past research linking poor oral health and preterm birth. The gum contains ...

Chewing gum in the modern world is profoundly inelegant. You chew it on the subway, spit it on the ground, get it stuck on someone else’s shoe, walk around with a tote bag full of wrappers that will ...

If you've ever finished a satisfying dinner only to find yourself drifting toward the cookie jar an hour later, you're in good company. Those evening sugar cravings can quietly derail even the most ...

Sorbitol in sugar-free gum can cause diarrhea, bloating, and cramps if you consume it in excess. Why Is Sorbitol Used in Sugar-Free Gum? Most sugar-free gums contain sugar alcohols, which are ...

Despite the World Health Organization’s recent warning about it, aspartame doesn’t pose a cancer risk, the FDA and industry experts insist — but given that the artificial sweetener is used in many ...

Once relegated to the checkout-line as an impulse purchase, gum is rising in popularity rooted in functionality beyond traditional breath freshening, according to recent data from market research firm ...

Do you struggle to stay focused at work or school? Well, the act of chewing gum can actually help improve your cognitive performance. Studies have shown that chewing gum can increase blood flow to the ...

Women who chewed sugar-free gum everyday in early pregnancy had a lower risk of preterm birth, according to a multicenter study from Malawi. Incidence of preterm birth was significantly lower among ...

Scientists may have figured out why some people have trouble digesting sorbitol, a sugar alcohol used in sugar-free gum, mints, candy and other products. Researchers at UC Davis have identified ...