A raw material – not gold – is having an outsized influence on the fighting in Sudan as it is smuggled to help fund the war effort of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). It is gum arabic, an ...

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.

We’ve all heard the myth that swallowed gum stays in your body for seven years. While that’s not true, it’s still generally not great to swallow it, since our digestive system can’t break it down. But ...

Swallowing a piece of gum is usually harmless. While your digestive system can't break down the gum's chewy base, the common belief that swallowed gum stays in your system for seven years is just a ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. In this recent collaboration with the famed gum brand, ...

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 – ...

‘Chennai na ve Gaana dhaan ‘ (Gaana means Chennai) is the first thing Gaana artistes state about the city and its art. With its thumping rhythm, easy lyrics, and quick beats, Gaana music captures the ...

Swallowing gum is a common occurrence, often fueled by childhood myths. While the idea of gum lingering for years is false, it typically exits the body within days through the digestive system.

For a hit of minty freshness at any time of day, a stick of gum or a breath mint will do the trick. But which is better for you? There is a clear winner here, according to both a dietitian and a ...

Here’s what to consider before you pop in that second (or third or fourth) piece. Ask Well Here’s what to consider before you pop in that second (or third or fourth) piece. Credit...Eric Helgas for ...

Chewing gum released up to 637 microplastic particles per gram, with most particles released within the first 8 minutes. Both natural and synthetic gums released similar amounts. Chewing gum contains ...