A gum boil is a type of periodontal disease that involves the formation of an abscess on the gums. It causes pain and swelling. If left untreated, it can spread to the teeth and surrounding tissues.

A special type of chewing gum can 'trap' and neutralize some influenza and herpes viruses, according to new experiments from scientists in the US and Finland. The herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 (HSV-1 ...

Researchers developed a bean-based gum that drastically reduces viral load in the mouth, showing promise against flu, herpes, and even bird flu. A chewing gum made from lablab beans may be the next ...

If you enjoy a refreshing stick of gum now and then, you may be biting off more than you should chew. A recent pilot study found that chewing gum – even those labeled "natural" – can release ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A council is seeking funding for equipment to remove chewing gum from high street pavements. North Yorkshire Council is applying for £ ...

Parents are more likely to vaccinate their children against human papillomavirus (HPV) when the vaccine is presented as a way to prevent cancer, rather than solely as protection against sexually ...

Using a chewing simulator, the researchers tested how well the gum could release FRIL in the mouth. They found that just 40 milligrams of FRIL in a two-gram piece of gum was enough to dramatically ...

With a star power as fierce and looks as charming as Park Bo-gum’s, it’s only natural for fans to dig into your personal affairs. The When Life Gives You Tangerines star’s alleged romances and ...

Chewing gum made from beans has been shown to reduce the viral load of some strains of herpes and influenza, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.

In a remarkable scientific breakthrough, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created a chewing gum that could significantly curb the spread of two of the world’s most prevalent ...

The People Before Profit TD announced last week that he has been diagnosed with a throat cancer promoted by the HPV virus. An oncologist explains what this means to Erin McCafferty, while Emily ...