A new study showed that chewing gum releases microplastics, which can then be swallowed and absorbed by the body.

“Gum is safe to enjoy as it has been for more than 100 years,” the National Confectioners Association said via email. The ...

“Our initial hypothesis was that the synthetic gums would have a lot more microplastics because the base is a type of plastic ...

The researchers' analysis revealed that the lion's share of the microplastics were released from the gum in the first two ...

Plastic is everywhere. And many products we use in everyday life can expose people to tiny, micrometer-wide plastic particles ...

Cattails (Typha latifolia) are the iconic freshwater wetland plant. Where there is fresh water and some sun, there will be cattails.

Businesses that make at least 15% of revenue from cigars or tobacco might soon be allowed to let patrons smoke inside their ...

The Archuleta County Public Health Department is raising awareness about the dangers of tobacco and nicotine use. Recently, Lacy Capre from the Archuleta County Public Health Department gave a ...

After 45 minutes of public comment, commissioners did not vote to uphold nor change the ordinance. They plan to discuss ...

White Mana owner Mario Costa managed Mike Tyson, takes care of his racing pigeons, and is the unofficial mayor of a corner of ...

To follow the era's pace, air travel has become the most chosen mode of transport for most. It is time-saving, convenient, and helps travelers reach their destination quicker than trains or buses. But ...