The flu is one of the most common and contagious diseases — it causes up to 41 million illnesses, 710,000 hospitalizations and 52,000 deaths each year in the US, according to the Centers for Disease ...

Stock image of someone blowing a gum bubble. Chewing gum can shed microplastics — and natural and synthetic gums contain “similar amounts of microplastics.” Each stick of gum releases an average of ...

Whenever I get into my vehicle after work, I reach for my purse and dig around for my pack. After a long day, I need a little pick-me-up. When my family is in the vehicle with me, everyone asks me to ...

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 ...

For a hit of minty freshness at any time of day, a stick of gum or a breath mint will do the trick. But which is better for you? There is a clear winner here, according to both a dietitian and a ...

That innocent pack of gum sitting in your pocket might be doing more than freshening your breath. While most of us reach for gum without a second thought, this seemingly harmless habit can trigger ...

You've seen the claims on sugarless gum wrappers. Packages of Orbit say the chewing gum helps strengthen the teeth. And a package of Trident gum containing xylitol says it helps prevent cavities. So ...