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Chewing gum has long been a popular activity for fresh breath, stress relief, and even curbing appetite. But does chewing gum before a meal really help you eat less, or could it actually cause you to ...

Feeling sluggish or stressed? Popping a piece of gum might help you refocus on the task at hand — at least, that’s what some candy companies want you to believe. According to the Associated Press, ...

Contrary to popular diet advice, chewing gum may not help people eat less or lose weight, new research suggests. In fact, the study, published in the April issue of the journal Eating Behaviors, ...

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 ...

Scientists extracted DNA from chewing gum used by teenagers almost 10,000 years ago. The gum provided clues into what the teenagers had eaten and their lifestyle. Stone Age teenagers' diets included ...

If you’re bothered by the sounds of other people chewing, your pet peeve may wreck more than mealtime.

It freshens our breath and helps us quit smoking, but some cosmetic surgeons believe chewing gum does one more thing: It gives us wrinkles. “Many of my patients who are gum chewers have a certain ...