Gum chewing independently arose across different cultures and regions at different times, says Jennifer Mathews, an ...

A UCLA study shows that gum may shed plastic fragments as you chew, which can be absorbed in saliva. Even natural brands ...

Chewing gum may also be a better choice than eating mints for your oral health, Dr. Matthew Messina, dentist and consumer advisor spokesperson for the American Dental Association, tells TODAY.com.