THERE AREN’T MANY natural remedies that boast as many benefits as mastic gum. It’s said to support dental, heart, and gastrointestinal health. But is there evidence to support these claims?

LIVINGSTON — This summer and fall I have been collecting rocks from around the Yellowstone River. Round and heart-shaped rocks, flat and smooth rocks, rocks with patterns and sparkles, colorful ...

Xanthan gum is a common food and drug additive. It’s a type of carbohydrate made by bacteria called Xanthomonas campestris. During fermentation, the bacteria break down sugars and produce a ...

A Ukrainian student died after his chewing gum exploded in his mouth. Vladimir Likhonos, who was 25 years old, was studying at a branch of the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute in 2009 when he would meet his ...