Gum’s the word — and a new study links chewing the right kind to a decrease in preterm birth and delivery of low-birthweight babies in an impoverished African country. “It surprised us all that such a ...

The use of gums, or hydrocolloids, in baked foods can provide several advantages to formulators, including helping with the freeze-thaw cycle, viscosity and crumb structure, assisting with shelf life ...

Chewing gum releases hundreds to thousands of microplastics into your mouth, a new study suggests. Chewing gum's base ingredient is synthetic rubber, which is a type of plastic. A stick of gum is a ...

Gum cancer is a rare type of cancer that occurs in your mouth. Early diagnosis is important to treat this cancer, and it may be curable with a combination of surgery and other treatments. Gum cancer ...

Gum (gingival) cancer is a rare type of oral cancer. Gingival cancer grows in the thin skin layer protecting your teeth. The skin layer is also called your gingiva. It covers your upper and lower jaws ...

Do you struggle to stay focused at work or school? Well, the act of chewing gum can actually help improve your cognitive performance. Studies have shown that chewing gum can increase blood flow to the ...

A gum boil is a type of periodontal disease that involves the formation of an abscess on the gums. It causes pain and swelling. If left untreated, it can spread to the teeth and surrounding tissues.

The cell type and location of oral cancer can influence your treatment options and outlook. “Oral cancer” is an umbrella term that includes cancers that develop in your mouth and throat areas. These ...