Ouch. "Overuse of any muscle and joint can lead to pain and problems ... is a GI disorder characterized by abdominal pain, cramping, and changes in bowel habits. "Chewing gum can contribute to ...

Benefits of Chewing Gum. Despite the concerns and downsides, gum isn’t all bad. In fact, dentists say that when used correctly, it can help your oral health. “Chewing gum after meals ...

Gum chewing may exacerbate jaw problems among people who are prone to issues or injuries with the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, which connects the jawbone to the skull, Dr. Arsenault said.

This week in science: Invasive ants, ancient chewing gum, ... SUMMERS: Ouch, although I guess it's not super-surprising that someone who lived almost 10,000 years ago needed some dental work.

Somewhere between 9,500 and 9,900 years ago, three Scandinavian teenagers were hanging out, chewing gum after a meal. Specifically, they were chewing pitch or tar made from the bark of birch trees.

Chewing gum can lead to symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), which includes jaw pain associated with the chewing muscles and joints that connect your lower jaw to your skull. Ouch.