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, ...

Most dental professionals believe xylitol chewing gum prevents caries in children and adolescents. But according to a new literature review, it's not clear whether it works better than other forms of ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Chomping away on gum has never been a charming habit, but now we have a legitimate medical excuse for it. That's according to John W. Shaner D.M.D., M.S., Associate Professor at the ...

(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 ...

On the occasion of the World Oral Health Day, held on March 20, the topic of chewing gum as a support for proper oral hygiene ...

Hi, it’s Janice in Johannesburg. Before you dismiss chewing gum as just a tacky habit, a study has shown that a common sugar-free ingredient can help moms-to-be improve the health of their unborn ...

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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 ...

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 that ...