Researchers and doctors don’t understand what causes pica, but sometimes it could be caused by another medical problem, such as iron deficiency anemia or other nutritional deficiencies. It’s hard to ...

Pica refers to when a person craves or eats nonfood items, such as paint chips or sand. Most medical guides classify pica as an eating disorder. Some women may develop pica during pregnancy. People ...

The Portland Institute for Contemporary Art will close its gallery space in late January and temporarily suspend its visual arts exhibitions. In addition, the position of visual-arts curator, held by ...

PICA syndrome is a rare eating disorder that triggers cravings for objects that are not edible. While research into the condition is still in its infancy, patients still have the option of undertaking ...

This case highlights the eating disorder pica. Pica may affect the oral tissues and should be considered as a rare cause of tooth wear. Treatment of the case emphasises the need for careful planning ...

So, what's on your menu - A tasty serving of cigarette ashes or a generous serving of soil alongside your favorite dish? Can't stop salivating over a block of charcoal? Or is chalk on your mind? Are ...

Pica is the compulsive eating of non-foods. Source: OlegMagni/Pexels While causes of all eating disorder (ED) types have been difficult to determine, one ED in particular, Pica, is especially ...

Hundreds of Instagram accounts promoting a rare eating disorder have been running unchecked, raising questions over the social media giant’s ability to monitor harmful messages. Pica, an eating ...

Pica is the compulsive eating of non-foods. Source: OlegMagni/Pexels While causes of all eating disorder (ED) types have been difficult to determine, one ED in particular, Pica, is especially ...