Brain imaging studies shed light on why humans have chewed gum for 8,000 years with research showing chewing activates regions tied to attention and stress regulation.

"I guess people chew harder when they are sad," William Wrigley Jr. said during the Great Depression, as his gum empire kept ...

Parents and children often end up spending a lot of time together during the school holidays or at the weekend. Is this a cause for celebration? Not always for the kids. The more time they spend with ...

Sara Ali Khan says she carries chewing gum to curb hunger between meals, pairing it with nuts when cravings intensify.

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 – ...

​​You might think chewing gum is harmless. It helps freshen your breath, keeps your jaw busy, sharpens your focus when you're bored or stressed, and, according to research, may even lower your anxiety ...

Is chewing gum while walking as distracting as texting? Are you just as likely to lose your thoughts because you’re busy chewing gum? Does chewing gum make you more alert as well as more attentive to ...

The internet is constantly reinforcing certain beauty standards for men and women alike. These days, some boys and young men have become preoccupied with a desire for a strong jawline, and are turning ...

The innocent-looking stick of gum in your pocket harbors a concerning secret. As microplastics continue infiltrating our environment—from oceans and drinking water to everyday items like tea bags and ...