(KUTV) — Chewing gum can be both harmful and helpful to the health of your teeth and overall mouth. The determining factor is the type of gum you choose to chew. “Chewing gum is a completely ...

While chewing gum may stimulate saliva production and support digestion, can it significantly speed up gastric emptying on ...

A new study found that sugarless chewing could lower rates of premature births. Sugarless gum that contains xylitol was found to have lowered rates of premature birth in the African country of Malawi, ...

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It may sound too good to be true: One simple, science-backed remedy for anxiety is chewing gum. (And, no, I don't work for a gum company!) Chewing gum is generally good for your health, if you stick ...

Hate flossing, but still want a commercial-worthy smile? You have probably wondered "Is chewing gum better than flossing?" I reached out to two dentists to find out the truth. If you follow their ...

Q. I take exception to your advice to a 14-year-old having trouble with constipation. You suggested chewing sugarless gum. That is terrible advice for a teenager. Our 17-year-old granddaughter had a ...

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(AP) - Healthy mouth, healthy baby? For years, scientists have been exploring the link between poor oral health and giving birth too early. Now, new research presented Thursday raises the possibility ...

FILE - A dentist holds a model of teeth and a toothbrush in Seattle on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018. For many years, studies have shown that gum diseases are tied to premature birth. Scientists believe ...