Chewing gum made from beans has been shown to reduce the viral load of some strains of herpes and influenza, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.

A special type of chewing gum can 'trap' and neutralize some influenza and herpes viruses, according to new experiments from scientists in the US and Finland. The herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 (HSV-1 ...

PHILADELPHIA, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In today's interconnected world, viral diseases contribute to significant global health challenges and economic costs. Seasonal influenza epidemics cause ...

Flu's spread could be reduced by antiviral chewing gum made from beans, suggests a study. Scientists used a clinical-grade gum in experiments to "substantially" lower viral loads of two herpes simplex ...

Scientists have engineered an antiviral chewing gum using a protein from lablab beans, showing promising results in neutralizing influenza and herpes simplex viruses. This innovative approach could ...