Chewing gum has no nutrition, but scientists say it does something unexpected to your brainChewing gum, long seen as nutritionally pointless, may subtly affect how the brain handles attention and stress. A 2025 review of brain-ima...
11 Jan, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
Ate too many holiday sweets? 7 foods and drinks that help protect your teeth fastThe festive season offers a surge of sugary treats from Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, which can damage teeth, resulting in caviti...
13 Nov, 2025, 11.24 PM IST
Harvard neuroscientist’s bizarre brain hacks might be your key to peak mental healthHarvard-trained neuroscientist suggests three unconventional brain-boosting habits: chewing gum to enhance blood flow and focus, walking ba...
04 Jul, 2025, 04.18 PM IST
Artificial sweetners in chewing gum and even toothpaste can give you blood clots, heart attacks or stroke: StudyArtificial sweeteners, particularly xylitol, may pose health risks by affecting platelets and blood clotting, leading to cardiovascular eve...
08 Jun, 2024, 10.25 AM IST
Halloween Candy: Which kind of candies are most unhealthy for your teeth? Here is everything you need to knowThese myths, while entertaining, should be laid to rest for the sake of a science-literate society.
15 Oct, 2023, 12.22 AM IST
38% urban Indians consume artificial sweeteners every month, survey findsA recent survey conducted by Local Circles in India found that 38% of urban Indians consume artificial sweeteners every month. In May 2023,...
15 Jul, 2023, 09.35 PM IST
Can sweetener aspartame cause cancer? Wait for IARC reportAspartame is two hundred times sweeter than normal sugar, so it is used in diet cold drinks like Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Pepsi Max, and 7 Up ...
30 Jun, 2023, 12.06 AM IST
Sugar-free foods can help limit carb intake but can also create serious problems in your gutJust how healthy are sugar-free foods really?
25 Nov, 2022, 12.58 PM IST
This Holi, don't ignore oral health. Stay hydrated, follow the dental-care anthem to keep bad breath awayDon't neglect the basics of dental hygiene, especially during the festivities.
27 Mar, 2021, 01.03 PM IST
Suffering from dental problems? Sugar-free chewing gum may help prevent tooth decaySuffering from dental problems? Sugar-free chewing gum may help prevent tooth decay
20 Nov, 2019, 06.05 PM IST
No time to kill: How smartphone is pushing chewing gum out of fashionAccording to market research firm Euromonitor International, global gum sales have declined 15 per cent since 2007—the year the iPhone came...
05 Jul, 2017, 06.55 PM IST
10 tips to keep your teeth healthyDrink plenty of water. It is a natural mouthwash that can help reduce stains left by coffee, soda and red wine.
16 Aug, 2015, 04.49 PM IST
Consumers shun 'artificial sweeteners', go for regular Pepsi and Coca Cola instead of diet variantsDiet drinks in India, such as Diet Coke, Diet Pepsi and Coke Zero, contribute less than 2% of the overall Rs 14,000 crore carbonated bevera...
29 Apr, 2015, 05.44 AM IST
We are building Orbit for futureHimanshu Khanna, director, marketing, Wrigley India, shares with ET Bureau its India plans.
01 Mar, 2010, 12.43 AM IST
- Wrigley's sugar-free Orbit gets IDA approval
The Indian Dental Association has awarded the IDA seal of acceptance to sugar-free Wrigley's Orbit, making it the first in its category in ...
06 Jul, 2008, 10.38 AM IST
- Mars, Buffett team up to buy Wrigley for $23 billion
Mars agreed to purchase Wm Wrigley Jr Co for $23 billion, with financing from Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, combining the world’s bi...
29 Apr, 2008, 01.31 AM IST
- Cadbury looks beyond chocolate
Cadbury is importing big brands from its global portfolio to prop up its sugar confectionery sales.
24 Feb, 2007, 04.00 AM IST