chewing gum

Study: Chewing Gum Improves Math Skills

Michael Santo — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:25:55 -0500

A study conducted by researchers at the Baylor College of Medicine and sponsored by (unsurprisingly) the Wrigley Science Institute has shown that gum chewing apparently improves math scores.

Nicotine Gum On Sale In Swedish Stores

seher — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:08:14 -0600

One of the cornerstones of the Swedish drugstore monopoly can now be sold in ordinary stores. Nicotine replacements, such as chewing gum, can now be sold in stores and supermarkets in Sweden as of Saturday.

Chewing gum, new post-operative medicine

harminka — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:47:38 -0600

In an article recently recommended by Bradley Kropp of Faculty of 1000 Medicine, researchers find chewing gum is a simple solution to the recovery of bowel function after gastrointestinal surgery – a problem that has troubled patients and physicians for decades.

Warning over severe weight loss caused by chewing gum

harminka — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:19:01 -0600

In this week’s BMJ, doctors warn of excess sorbitol intake, a widely used sweetener in “sugar-free” products such as chewing gum and sweets.

Chewing gum may help reduce cravings, control appetite

harminka — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:24:42 -0500

A research study to be presented at the 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting of The Obesity Society, found that chewing gum before an afternoon snack helped reduce hunger, diminish cravings and promote fullness among individuals who limit their overall calorie intake. Calorie intake from snacks was significantly reduced by 25 calories.

Nonstick chewing gum to become reality

harminka — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:36:53 -0500

Easy-to-remove chewing gum is to become a reality, thanks to a major technological break-through. The announcement will be made this week at the BA Festival of Science in York.