Every year, the British public munches through around four billion pieces of chewing gum. But what may be less well known is ...

Ancient Finns, angry Ottomans, a one-legged Mexican general, and scouring soap- that's the story of modern chewing gum in a nutshell! DC police detained man for protesting National Guard patrol with ...

Influenza is a very contagious virus that can spread easily; one way to prevent the spread of illness is to stay home and away from other people while we are ill with the flu. But people don’t always ...

Sensor tests that respond to taste—such as through chewing gum—could offer an easy way to detect flu before symptoms start and help prevent future outbreaks. This is the concept of scientists from ...

It might come as a shock to some, but plastic has been a staple ingredient in chewing gum for decades - no wonder our parents told us not to swallow it! Now, however, the concept of having plastic in ...

At the cash register at Walgreens, I place five items on the counter: a copy of The New York Times, a can of shaving cream, a new pair of readers and two packs of Big League Chew bubble gum. As the ...

Chewing gum may help strengthen jaw muscles, but there is little evidence to suggest that it can visibly alter a person’s jawline. Excessive gum chewing may lead to jaw pain, headaches, and tooth ...

The iconic shredded bubble gum brand Big League Chew has moved its headquarters to Rochester, New York. Brighton resident Brian Bailey became the company's managing partner after acquiring a minority ...

Chewing gum may be more than a sweet habit. It may boost endurance in athletes and help patients heal faster. However, scientists warn that kids and seniors are still left out of the evidence. Study: ...

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 – ...