SAN FRANCISCO -- Chomping away on gum has never been a charming habit, but now we have a legitimate medical excuse for it. That's according to John W. Shaner D.M.D., M.S., Associate Professor at the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Chewing xylitol gum was associated with fewer preterm and late preterm births. Women who chewed xylitol gum also ...

Gum’s the word — and a new study links chewing the right kind to a decrease in preterm birth and delivery of low-birthweight babies in an impoverished African country. “It surprised us all that such a ...

Results from a study in Malawi showed that chewing gum containing xylitol, a naturally occurring alcohol sugar, was associated with a 24% reduction in preterm birth. The findings were published today ...

Chewing a sugar-free gum daily reduced preterm births in a large study in Malawi. The oral intervention was inspired by past research linking poor oral health and preterm birth. The gum contains ...

Most dental professionals believe xylitol chewing gum prevents caries in children and adolescents. But according to a new literature review, it's not clear whether it works better than other forms of ...

CHICAGO -- A low-calorie sweetener called xylitol used in many reduced-sugar foods and consumer products such as gum and toothpaste may be linked to nearly twice the risk of heart attacks, stroke and ...

A substantial number of sore throats are bacterial infections, such as strep throat, which is caused by streptococcal bacteria. Those infections do respond to antibiotic drugs. Minnesota news you can ...

The panel concluded that despite some studies demonstrating evidence limitations, ie not being fully randomised for practical reasons, the higher number of studies, subjects and observation years ...

Q: I received an unsolicited newsletter that gave a list of harmful ingredients in medications. On the list was xylitol. I've been using Xlear spray two times per day for allergies and chewing Trident ...