While the consumption of chewing gum is very popular among kids and the young, there is very little evidence of its harmful effects. However, a popular myth exists about the harm chewing gum can cause ...

The myth that swallowed gum stays in your stomach for seven years is false; it typically passes through the digestive system ...

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 ...

So, you’ve done it. Maybe you were in the middle of a conversation, distracted, or just got a little too carried away with your bubble-blowing skills. Suddenly, your chewing gum is gone, swallowed by ...

WHEN YOU TAKE medication, you may not think much about swallowing tablets or capsules with a gulp of water. But, swallowing pills isn’t so easy for everyone. Between 10 percent and 40 percent of ...

A mechanical soft diet is recommended for people with chewing and swallowing difficulties such as dysphagia because it makes foods easier and safer to eat. If you’ve been prescribed a mechanical soft ...

MEXICO CITY-- The country that gave the world chewing gum is getting gummed up: The average square yard (meter) of Mexico City sidewalk has 70 blobs of discarded chew. Now Mexico is responding with ...