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 ...

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 ...

Chewing gum with xylitol is known to prevent tooth decay, but it could also reduce preterm births and improve birth weight, according to a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & ...

Healthy mouth, healthy baby? For years, scientists have been exploring the link between poor oral health and giving birth too early. Now, new research presented Thursday raises the possibility that ...

FILE - A dentist holds a model of teeth and a toothbrush in Seattle on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018. For many years, studies have shown that gum diseases are tied to premature birth. Scientists believe ...