UCLA researchers found a sticky side effect in a primary ingredient for gum—but they also offer a stay-fresh strategy that's worth chewing on.

Out of the 10 brands of chewing gum that were tested, all were found to contain microplastics ... Most plastic water bottles ...

Researchers found that chomping on a single stick of chewing gum can release up to thousands of shards of microplastics.

The person was asked to chew a piece of gum for four minutes, producing samples of saliva each time. All of the saliva was ...

Chewing gum releases hundreds of microplastics into saliva, which can accumulate in the body and potentially cause chronic diseases. Both natural and synthetic gums release similar amounts of ...

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

(Yes, certain types of synthetic gum contain petroleum-based polymers.) But if you think switching to an all-natural brand is better for you, think again. “Surprisingly, both synthetic and ...

Not to burst your bubble, but your gum might be packed with plastic. A new study found that chewing a single piece releases hundreds — if not thousands — of microplastics into your saliva ...

The University of the Arts London has 7 arts shops across all Colleges, offering art, fashion and other specialist tools and materials. The arts shops are run by UAL, staffed by artists and are not ...

“We already know we’re exposed to lots of different micro plastics… because they’ve been measured in every part of the body… ...

Plastic is everywhere in our daily lives. And much of what we use, such as cutting boards, clothes and cleaning sponges, can expose us to tiny, micrometer-wide plastic particles called microplastics.