I was like most kids growing up: deathly afraid of accidentally swallowing my gum. “It’ll stay in your stomach for seven years!” Every child knew that. And it sounded horrible. To a youngster, seven ...

For a hit of minty freshness at any time of day, a stick of gum or a breath mint will do the trick. But which is better for you? There is a clear winner here, according to both a dietitian and a ...