Swallowing gallium would taste metallic and coat your mouth, but in small amounts it’s harmless and already present in our bodies.

He’s a real gumshoe. A doctor is setting the record straight once and for all about an “old wives’ tale” that says that if you swallow a piece of gum, it stays stuck in your stomach for seven years.

Mouthwash, with or without ethanol (ethyl alcohol), contains various ingredients that can be dangerous if consumed in large ...

The myth that swallowed gum stays in your stomach for seven years is false; it typically passes through the digestive system within 1-2 days. While occasional swallowing is harmless, frequent ...

HOUSTON – There’s no such thing as perfect parenting, but there are safety measures parents can take after their little ones ingest a hazardous object. There’s a list of hazardous items young children ...