Chewing gum is a common habit, whether for fresh breath, stress relief, or simply keeping the mouth busy. For those who are trying to quit smoking or have nervous ticks, chewing gum can bring ...

Recently in the past several months there has been a craze over Ken Griffey Jr.'s "Bubble Gum" card. Collectors and super collectors have been trying to get their hands on the 1995 Pinnacle base card ...

It might come as a shock to some, but plastic has been a staple ingredient in chewing gum for decades - no wonder our parents told us not to swallow it! Now, however, the concept of having plastic in ...

Chewing gum may help strengthen jaw muscles, but there is little evidence to suggest that it can visibly alter a person’s jawline. Excessive gum chewing may lead to jaw pain, headaches, and tooth ...

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 – ...

For many of us, the flavor of bubble gum is the flavor of childhood. Of course, it’s the taste of bubbles: attempted, successful, and snapped over noses. But it’s also the flavor of jelly beans, ice ...

Kep1er is finally back with new music! On August 19 at 6 p.m. KST, Kep1er returned with their seventh mini-album “BUBBLE GUM” along with the music video for the title track. “BUBBLE GUM” is a ...

Like Bob Greene, I too could succumb to Proustian nostalgia by reacquainting my jaws with bubble gum after going decades without it (“Bazooka Joe, We Meet Again,” op-ed, July 31). But if you’re of a ...

Microplastics, super-tiny plastic fragments, are found in many of the products we use in everyday life. A pilot study by UCLA engineers found that microplastics are also present in chewing gum. The ...

Here’s what to consider before you pop in that second (or third or fourth) piece. Ask Well Here’s what to consider before you pop in that second (or third or fourth) piece. Credit...Eric Helgas for ...

The gum is made from bean powder naturally containing a protein that binds to a wide variety of germs, including influenza and the viruses that cause herpes. Reading time 3 minutes Here’s something to ...

Looking beyond jabs, sprays or tablets, scientists are thinking outside the box for delivering antiviral medication to prevent the spread of highly transmissible bugs. Their secret weapon? Chewing gum ...