Most types of gum have calories. However, while chewing multiple sticks of sugary gum may break your fast, chewing a stick or two of sugar-free gum is unlikely to have a significant impact. Some ...

Swapping your sugary gum for a sugar-free alternative is good for your teeth. In fact, some brands of sugar-free gum have earned the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance. But ...

Varieties of gum with sugar can lead to increased cavities, but those with an artificial sweetener may help prevent cavities. However, one common gum sweetener called aspartame may link to cancer.

Mike Morgan receives funding from NHMRC. He is employed by the University of Melbourne and has undertaken clinical trials into the effects on oral disease of a sugar free gum containing CPP-ACP.

The change of attitude towards sugar is one of the most important food evolutions of the last few years. In the food and beverages industry, reducing or eliminating sugar content is a necessity in ...