In general, it seems that slightly over 1% of adults and up to 5% of children have pica behaviors. Some countries where there is food insecurity — people don’t know when and where they may get ...

Pica is a condition that mostly affects pregnant people and children. People with it feel compelled to eat non-food items, such as dirt and things that are dangerous. They may be unable to stop.

Pica’s, which is tucked away behind an Albertsons in a small strip center, makes the best Mexican food in town. Get one of their massive burritos for a dinner that could stretch into two meals ...

which has also been linked to pica. For most women, pregnancy food cravings fall into just a few categories: sweet, spicy, salty, or occasionally sour. Surveys show only a scant 10% of pregnant ...

If your child compulsively eats things that aren't food, and if this behaviour continues for long, it is likely that s/he is suffering from Pica, a rare eating disorder. Let's learn more about ...

Consider healthy lifestyle practices such as engaging in light physical activity, managing stress, staying hydrated etc ...

You may have seen someone chewing chalk, eating clay, or even craving ash, and wondered why they’d engage in such behaviour. While these actions may seem strange or unsettling, for some ...

Pica’s, which is Fey’s favorite pizza spot, is closing its longstanding Upper Darby location. I first heard rumors that Pica’s might be closing early this week. So I reached out to co-owner ...

Pica involves the consumption of non-food substances like dirt, ice, paint, soap, glue, charcoal or paper and is particularly common among children and pregnant women. Kepha Nyanumba, a consultant ...