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Chewing Gum and Electrical Stimulation Found to Improve Swallowing Function in Elderly, Study Shows

Chewing Gum and Electrical Stimulation Found to Improve Swallowing Function in Elderly, Study Shows

GWANGJU, Oct. 17 (Korea Bizwire) —  Combining chewing gum exercises with electrical stimulation therapy can significantly strengthen oral muscles and improve swallowing function among older adults, according to new research from Chosun University. A research team led by Professor Choi Jong-bae from the university’s Department of Occupational Therapy found that pairing gum-chewing exercises with targeted [...]

Government Bans Xylitol Chewing Gum from Advertising “Cavity Prevention”

Government Bans Xylitol Chewing Gum from Advertising “Cavity Prevention”

SEOUL, Feb. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Chewing gum containing xylitol will soon be banned from being marketed with the slogan “cavity prevention.” Xylitol has several known health benefits, including dental health, and so gum is often advertised in Korea as helping to prevent cavities.  The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced Wednesday that it [...]

Here’s a Chewing Gum to Chew Out Your Boss

Here’s a Chewing Gum to Chew Out Your Boss

SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – Ssipda in Korean means to chew, and at the same time, it can be a homophone of a slang word for “badmouthing” somebody, but with a slightly stronger tone.  Woongjin Food has just introduced two chewing gum products literally called “CEO” or “boss” that consumers can “Ssipda” (chew) on, [...]