A recent economic analysis found chewing sugar-free gum may be able to save the U.K.'s National Health Service (NHS) millions. The analysis showed that if 12-year-olds in England chewed more gum, the ...

Chewing a sugar-free gum daily reduced preterm births in a large study in Malawi. The oral intervention was inspired by past research linking poor oral health and preterm birth. The gum contains ...

The change of attitude towards sugar is one of the most important food evolutions of the past few years. Eliminating or reducing sugar content is mandatory in order to address the health issues faced ...

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, ...

On top of eating foods that benefit your dental health, try to drink plenty of water to neutralize acid and wash away cavity- ...

Q: I received an unsolicited newsletter that gave a list of harmful ingredients in medications. On the list was xylitol. I've been using Xlear spray two times per day for allergies and chewing Trident ...

Do you struggle to stay focused at work or school? Well, the act of chewing gum can actually help improve your cognitive performance. Studies have shown that chewing gum can increase blood flow to the ...

Scientists may have figured out why some people have trouble digesting sorbitol, a sugar alcohol used in sugar-free gum, mints, candy and other products. Researchers at UC Davis have identified ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A Jack Russel terrier mix is recovering after eating an ingredient often found in sugar-free gum and baked goods that — while safe for human consumption — could be lethal for ...

The safety of sugar substitutes is once again being called into question. Researchers led by the Cleveland Clinic linked the low-calorie sugar substitute xylitol to an increased risk of heart attack, ...