From San Luis Obispo to Seattle, these sticky shrines turn chewed-up wads into collaborative art—and tourist magnets.

Chewing gum is something millions of people use every day without thinking twice. But when you start looking at what’s actually inside it, things become less straightforward. Certain ingredients and ...

Sweet-toothed thieves were caught with thousands of pounds' worth of chocolate and chewing gum stashed in the boot of their car. Faulty brake lights resulted in police pulling the Audi A3 over last ...

On the occasion of the World Oral Health Day, held on March 20, the topic of chewing gum as a support for proper oral hygiene will be addressed. Various scientific studies have examined how chewing ...

Someone who is constantly chewing gum might often be labeled as incredibly anxious or even bored, so they open up a pack of gum and pull out a piece to occupy their time with. It might not look too ...

Humans have been chewing gum for thousands of years, long after the flavor fades and without any clear nutritional benefit. The habit dates back at least 8,000 years to Scandinavia, where people ...

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.

Influenza is a very contagious virus that can spread easily; one way to prevent the spread of illness is to stay home and away from other people while we are ill with the flu. But people don’t always ...

Sensor tests that respond to taste—such as through chewing gum—could offer an easy way to detect flu before symptoms start and help prevent future outbreaks. This is the concept of scientists from ...