Chewing Gum with GMO Could Reduce the Spread of COVID

A type of chewing gum mixed with a protein that is a gateway for infections with the novel coronavirus, or SARS-CoV-2, could serve as a low-cost way to help prevent its spread, a recent study suggests. The angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) protein, which is present on the surface of many human cells, can be mixed … Read more

Premature births: Chewing gum while pregnant linked to lower risk in Malawi

Malawi has the highest rate of premature births in the world, but a study suggests a simple intervention with sugar-free chewing gum can reduce the problem Health 3 February 2022 By Clare Wilson Chewing gum Imaginechina Limited / Alamy Stock Photo Chewing sugar-free gum twice a day during pregnancy is linked with a lower rate … Read more