- Chewing a sugar-free gum daily reduced preterm births in a large study in Malawi. The oral intervention was inspired by past research linking poor oral health and preterm birth. The gum contains xylitol — a chemical that can boost oral health — in place of regular sugar. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/preterm-birth-chewing-gum-sugar-free-oral-health-malawi 24 comments science
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