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We have all heard of terrible things that take place inside our stomach when we swallow gum. But is it really that big of a deal if you forget to spit it out? Following is a transcript of the video.

Have you ever wondered how chewing gum works? No matter the flavor, all gum consists of a base that's often made with hydrophobic polymers, which makes it hold up to your saliva as you chew. Because ...

Contrary to popular diet advice, chewing gum may not help people eat less or lose weight, new research suggests. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and ...

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SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A recent study found that chewing gum can release up to thousands of microplastics per piece and potentially be ingested, according to researchers. Lisa Lowe and Jamie Leonard ...

Plus, the truth behind the seven-year myth. Swallowing gum doesn’t harm most people because it passes through the digestive system like other foods. The myth that gum stays in your stomach for seven ...