Every time you chew gum, you’re filling your mouth with plastic
Gum is made of plastic, and chewing both synthetic and natural gums could release microplastics into your mouth, according to ...
Chewing gum can shed microplastics into saliva, research finds
According to a new pilot study that found chewing just one piece can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics into ...
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Chew with caution: Scientists find microplastics in gum
A study found that the popular product can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics per piece into saliva and ...
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Most Chewing Gum Is Essentially Plastic, Filling Your Mouth with Microplastics
Learn more about the tiny particles that can come off of your gum - what is essentially a soft piece of plastic - as you chew ...
Everyday Health on MSN5h
Gum Can Release Thousands of Tiny Plastic Particles Into Your Mouth
A new study showed that chewing gum releases microplastics, which can then be swallowed and absorbed by the body.
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Chewing gum can shed microplastics into saliva, pilot study finds
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.
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9 uncommon things causing you to gain weight
When it comes to metabolism, some seemingly harmless habits can slow down your metabolism, leading to weight gain, fatigue, ...
Single piece of chewing gum ‘releases thousands of toxic microplastics’ into your mouth – linked to cancer and dementia
A SINGLE piece of chewing gum releases thousands of toxic microplastics into your mouth to be swallowed, scientists have ...
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Can cows predict a hurricane is coming? Debunking one of Florida’s strangest superstitions
It's almost hurricane season in Florida. Here's a list of commonly believed hurricane-related myths and superstitions ahead of the 2025 season.