This video peels back the foil wrapper to expose what’s truly in modern chewing gum. It explores how gum bases once made from natural latex have largely been replaced by synthetic polymers, plastics ...

The base for conventional chewing gum contains food-grade plastic polymers. Natural gums, however, are known for their non-synthetic ingredients like tree sap and plant-based wax. But a researcher at ...

While chewing gum may stimulate saliva production and support digestion, can it significantly speed up gastric emptying on ...

Consider the following before you reach for that next stick. Jan. 24, 2014— -- intro:We know what you're going to say. "Now you're taking away my gum, too?!" After all, chewing gum seems like ...

When you swallow gum, it passes through your digestive system within a few days. It's usually harmless, but it may be ...

We all know the ritual of unwrapping a stick of gum before a big date, a job interview or to stay awake during a college lecture or afternoon slump. After all, gum is the ultimate multitasker – ...