Chewing gum can release thousands of microplastics into saliva. Scientists say more research is needed but suggest chewing ...

And if you redecorate your home and sand down the old paintwork, the plastic binders in the paint can release microplastics ...

We all love popping a piece of chewing gum after a meal or during a long drive. It’s refreshing, keeps our breath minty, and ...

Researchers tested ten different chewing gum brands, and found no difference between synthetic and natural gum.

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

When you chew gum, you’re essentially gnawing on plastic.

A recent study found that chewing gum can release up to thousands of microplastics per piece and potentially be ingested, ...

According to a pilot study presented during the American Chemical Society’s spring meeting, a single piece of chewing gum is liable to release hundreds of polymer particles into our mouths.

Chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics into the saliva that may be ingested. Research presented this week at the spring meeting of the American Chemical Society in San ...

You may have another culprit to consider: It’s gum, according to a new pilot study that found chewing just one piece can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics into saliva. The study is ...

(CNN) - If you like chewing gum, you may be surprised to learn that you are bringing in potentially hundreds of microplastics into your mouth. Researchers at the University of California in Los ...