Gum News

Stuck in a very important meeting and can't keep awake? Frequent trips to the washroom is a no-no so looks like coffee is out. Luckily for all those that need an energy boost, Wrigley's has the solution.

For years, we've been told that chewing gum improves memory, information that gave hope to students pulling all-nighters after cramming for finals -- not any more.

A chewing gum that can be easily removed from clothing, yet has the taste and texture of regular gum, has been developed in the UK and was recently launched in the US.

Private companies want to edge into the market of providing nutrients to the world's hungry, and fortifying chewing gum with micronutrients is seen as one way to get a foothold on a huge market.

Patients suffering from gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis could see an improvement in both medical conditions if they deal with the gum infection say researchers in the United States.

If your child has trouble with math, give her some gum and send her to school. Researchers at a Texas medical institution say gum-chewing improves math scores.

Mexican officials aren't listening to mom any longer. In response to a growing problem that is gumming up the streets in Mexico City, citizens have been told to either throw away or swallow their gum. But is that sound advice?

Chewing sugar-free gum can indeed cause weight loss, but it also leads to chronic bowel problems and diarrhea, German researchers have discovered. The intestinal complications are caused by sorbitol, a popular artificial sweetener.

Scientists said on Friday they had cracked a sticky problem which they have been chewing over for years by inventing gum which is easily removable from shoes, pavements and hair.

Our councils spend an astronomical amount each year getting rid of the stuff on pavements and roads - the infamous chewing gum. So who would have thought we would ever make such a big deal about discovering a chewed up, hardened piece?