A person happily gnawing away on a large piece of gum could unleash more than 3,000 microplastic particles, according to the ...

Microplastics are building up in human brains, blood, reproductive organs, and more. A new study suggests you ingest more plastic when you chew gum.

UCLA researchers found that chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics per piece into the saliva and potentially be ingested. A trade group asserted "gum is safe to enjoy." ...

Researchers at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering found that both natural and synthetic chewing gums release ...

Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning of the pollution created by the rubber-based sweet.

Frequent chewing may cause jaw issues like fatigue and TMJ aggravation, and some ingredients can lead to digestive problems ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A recent study found that chewing gum can release up to thousands of microplastics per piece and potentially be ingested, according to researchers. Lisa Lowe and Jamie ...

A new study from the University of California, Los Angeles has discovered that there are microplastics in chewing gum. Both ...

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

The study found that chewing gum could release a surprisingly high amount of microplastics. On average, 100 microplastic ...

A recent pilot study found that chewing gum – even those labeled "natural" – can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics into the body, according to researchers at the University of ...