News tagged with gum chewing

Spin-out company gets approval for new nicotine gum

A new generation of nicotine gum, developed by the University of Bristol spin-out company Revolymer® Ltd, has been given approval for sale in Canada. The gum uses new technology to mask the nicotine taste.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jul 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

US removes saccharin from hazards list

The US government Tuesday removed the artificial sweetener saccharin, long believed to be a potential cancer-causing substance found in diet drinks and chewing gum, from its list of hazardous substances.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 14, 2010 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

To improve learning, German school allows chewing gum

Few things annoy a teacher more than a pupil chewing gum in class, but a primary school in southern Germany is now actively encouraging them to do so -- in order to improve their grades.

Other Sciences / Other

created Dec 01, 2010 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Revolutionary removable chewing gum hits the market

The world’s first easily removable and degradable chewing gum has been launched on the multi-billion dollar US consumer market.

Other Sciences / Other

created Oct 04, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Plastics used to fix teeth could help prevent spread of disease

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at Cranfield University have designed tiny particles that stop bacteria from communicating with each other in a bid to prevent spread of infection and disease.

Chemistry / Polymers

created Jun 23, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study: Roller coasters linked to common ear injury

The sharp turns, ups and downs, and high speeds of today's roller coasters bring a lot of thrills, but if you're not careful, the ride could also cause damage to your ears, say physicians at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

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created Apr 30, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Mint oil production moves south

Peppermint (Mentha x piperita L.) essential oil is a major aromatic agent used extensively in chewing gum, toothpaste, mouth washes, pharmaceuticals, and confectionary and aromatherapy products.

Biology / Other

created Feb 24, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Our memory of time is shortened when we believe products and events are related

When we believe two events are connected -- such as drinking caffeine and getting a burst of energy -- we tend to compress time, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jan 19, 2010 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Mexican labs target adulterers with DNA testing

Suspect your significant other might be cheating on you? In Mexico, numerous laboratories are now offering a way to find out for sure -- DNA tests.

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created Nov 20, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Doctors create gum that helps promote tooth health

With the help of a gum chomping machine and years of careful chemistry, University of Kentucky researchers have developed a chewing gum that can help replace toothpaste and a toothbrush, thus improving the health of soldiers ...

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created Nov 13, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Chewing gum can reduce calorie intake, increase energy expenditure

A nutrition professor at the University of Rhode Island studying the effects of chewing sugar-free gum on weight management has found that it can help to reduce calorie intake and increase energy expenditure.

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created Oct 27, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Taste sensation: Ads work better if all senses are involved

Corporations spend billions of dollars each year on food advertising. For example, Kraft Foods, PepsiCo, and McDonald's each spent more than $1 billion in advertising in 2007. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research sugges ...

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created Jul 20, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Placement of dental implants results in minimal bone loss

Dental implants are frequently used as a replacement for missing teeth in order to restore the patient's tooth function and appearance. Previous research demonstrates that the placement of a dental implant disrupts the host ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created May 12, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Chewing gum reduces snack cravings and decreases consumption of sweet snacks

Men and women who chewed Extra® sugar-free gum three times hourly in the afternoon chose and consumed less snacks and specifically, less sweet snacks than they did when they did not chew gum. They still reached for a variety ...

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created Apr 19, 2009 | popularity 2.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Chewing gum helps treat hyperphosphatemia in kidney disease patients

Chewing gum made with a phosphate-binding ingredient can help treat high phosphate levels in dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study appearing in the March 2009 issue of the Journal of the ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Feb 12, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0