Chewing gum is an everyday item we often buy on a whim, chew for a little while, and then throw away without much thought.

Gum makers have claimed, for decades, chewing is good for your mental health. They’re kind of on to something.

In a study likely to make school janitors cringe, U.S. researchers said Wednesday that chewing gum may boost academic performance in teenagers. Many U.S. schools ban chewing gum because children often ...

It's safe to chew gum while fasting before surgery, researchers report. Patients are usually told not to eat or drink before surgery to prevent complications while they're under anesthesia, but it ...