Gum chewing, a habit I've had for over 60 years, relaxes me and connects me with my past. How incredible that a simple act ...

Experts have explained what actually happens when we swallow chewing gum and if it really stays in our body for seven years.

We have all heard of terrible things that take place inside our stomach when we swallow gum. But is it really that big of a deal if you forget to spit it out? Following is a transcript of the video.

In theory at least this can be bad, as excess acid secretion in combination with pockets of damage to the stomach lining may ... In fact as long as the gum is sugar free (and particularly if ...