That innocent pack of gum sitting in your pocket might be doing more than freshening your breath. While most of us reach for gum without a second thought, this seemingly harmless habit can trigger ...

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

chewing gum as a dietary aid can backfire in a bad way. The chewing motion and constant saliva trick your brain to think that you are very hungry. And peppermint gum leads you to go for junk food, ...

Gum makers have claimed, for decades, chewing is good for your mental health. They’re kind of on to something. Humans have chewed on gum for millennia. Scientists are still trying to figure out why.

The ingredients in chewing gum are generally safe for people to consume, and the act of chewing may have both mental and physical health benefits. However, some people may experience jaw pain or ...