This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American About a century ago, a new craze gripped the ...

Do those dinner-table directives sound familiar? Probably. Nearly every kid must go through the trials and tribulations of learning how to eat healthily despite how obnoxious that advice comes across, ...

Chewing gum is often associated with better concentration. Some students or professionals claim that this action helps them stay attentive for longer. This idea has attracted the interest of ...

The study, written by Yeter E. Bayram and Mehmet A. Eskan and published in the journal PLOS One, shows that poor mastication (chewing), which can be brought about by things such as tooth decay or ...