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

New study finds chewing gum releases up to 637 microplastic particles in just minutes, with 94% released in the first 8 ...

Chewing gum contains plant-based or synthetic plastic polymers, making it a potential source of microplastics; however, the ...

A new study showed that chewing gum releases microplastics, which can then be swallowed and absorbed by the body.

Nordic group Orkla has sold its 49% stake in the functional chewing gum start-up Eace Gum based in Denmark.

Not to burst your perfectly blown bubble, but it turns out that chewing gum may be flooding your mouth with microplastics. As detailed in a pilot study, which is awaiting peer review, a team of ...

Chewing gum has been added to the growing list of things that lead us to ingest hundreds and thousands of microplastics. But is it really surprising considering gum is pretty much made of plastic?

Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers – similar to the plastic material used in car tyres. If you find that thought slightly unsettling, you are not alone.

Chewing gum is a popular choice for many, whether it’s for fresh breath, a quick energy boost, or stress relief. But with concerns over the safety of some ingredients, one question often comes ...

Now, chewing gum could be added to the list. In a pilot study, researchers found that chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics per piece into saliva and potentially be ingested.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A recent study found that chewing gum can release up to thousands of microplastics per piece and ...