Gum sores can cause pain and sensitivity, making it hard to eat or drink. Most gum sores go away on their own in two weeks, but see a doctor if they last longer. Call a doctor if you have many sores, ...

P. gingivalis (orange), the compound (blue), and a healthy microbiome at the transition between gum and tooth. Credit: PerioTrap Researchers have developed a targeted approach to combat periodontitis ...

Mastic gum may help fight harmful bacteria in the stomach, like H. pylori. Chewing mastic gum can relieve stomach pain and indigestion. Mastic gum supports a healthy gut by helping good bacteria grow.

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 ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

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 ...

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 – ...

Amelia Ti is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) based in NYC. She completed her Bachelor's in Nutrition & Dietetics at NYU and Master's in Applied ...

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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 ...