Chewing gum may seem innocent, but its impact on the body is more significant than many realize. When you chew gum, your body is tricked into thinking you’re about to eat. This triggers the production ...

Everything we consume impacts the body either positively or negatively. You may notice that certain foods or drinks make you feel more energized or give you the extra push you need to crush your ...

Many people believe that chewing gum is an effective weight loss tool. Some report it helps keep them away from mindless eating, while others swear it keeps their cravings away or helps shape their ...

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 ...

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 ...

The relationship between chewing gum – both the sugary and the non-sugary kind – and whether chewing gum might prevent conditions like gum disease, bone loss around teeth, and caries, was studied in ...

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.

Gum makers have claimed, for decades, chewing is good for your mental health. They’re kind of on to something. Humans have chewed on gum for millennia. Scientists are still trying to figure out why.

(CNN) --Should you chew gum if you're trying to lose weight? Possibly, though you certainly don't have to start a gum habit if you don't already chew gum. Here's the lowdown: Chewing a stick or two of ...