An experiment revealed that chomping on slightly tougher material requires markedly more energy. Spending less time on mastication may go hand in hand with human evolution. By Kate Golembiewski Humans ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American About a century ago, a new craze gripped the ...

Scientists have developed a wearable system that monitors calorie intake by recognising the chewing and swallowing sounds of food, a research paper has revealed. The hands-free technology provides an ...

Do those dinner-table directives sound familiar? Probably. Nearly every kid must go through the trials and tribulations of learning how to eat healthily despite how obnoxious that advice comes across, ...

A robot ‘chef’ has been trained to taste food at different stages of the chewing process to assess whether it’s sufficiently seasoned. Working in collaboration with domestic appliances manufacturer ...

In a surprising twist on the connection between oral activity and brain health, a new study suggests that the simple act of chewing moderately hard materials—such as wood—could offer benefits beyond ...

The study, written by Yeter E. Bayram and Mehmet A. Eskan and published in the journal PLOS One, shows that poor mastication (chewing), which can be brought about by things such as tooth decay or ...

Chewing gum is often associated with better concentration. Some students or professionals claim that this action helps them stay attentive for longer. This idea has attracted the interest of ...

Masticatory performance and oral function are critical determinants of overall health and quality of life in older adults. As individuals age, physiological changes such as reduced occlusal force, ...