Both synthetic and natural gums were found to contain microplastics. While the long-term effects of exposure to microplastics are not well understood, emerging evidence has suggested several ...

Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning of the pollution created by the rubber-based sweet. Lowe also warned ...

The researchers examined both synthetic gum and natural alternatives made with plant-based polymers such as tree sap. (Image: Canva) Chewing gum may be quietly introducing tiny plastic fragments ...

(CNN) - If you like chewing gum, you may be surprised to learn that you are bringing in potentially hundreds of microplastics into your mouth. Researchers at the University of California in Los ...

(CNN) - If you like chewing gum, you may be surprised to learn that you are bringing in potentially hundreds of microplastics into your mouth. Researchers at the University of California in Los ...