Everything we consume impacts the body either positively or negatively. You may notice that certain foods or drinks make you feel more energized or give you the extra push you need to crush your ...

There’s no doubt you’ve heard that if you swallow gum, it can take seven years to digest. It's a worrisome enough claim to make sure you chew it very carefully. Is it actually true? Whether you want ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A recent study ...

Xylitol gum is a sugar-free chewing gum sweetened with xylitol, a sugar alcohol that exists naturally but can also be made artificially. Among the health benefits of xylitol gum is that it can prevent ...

Although chewing gum helps people refresh their breath or stay alert, what are the consequences of swallowing gum? Chewing gum was formerly made from tree resin, but it is now made from a synthetic ...

Most people think of brushing and flossing as a way to keep their teeth looking good. But emerging research suggests that caring for your gums may also help protect one ...

Swallowing a piece of gum is usually harmless. While your digestive system can't break down the gum's chewy base, the common belief that swallowed gum stays in your system for seven years is just a ...