Pica, a recognized eating disorder, involves the persistent consumption of non-food items, often going unnoticed due to its ...

Dogs often enjoy tearing objects apart. However, if they deliberately eat them, it could be a sign of pica syndrome. Photo: Getty Images At home, socks, tissues, or plastic scraps disappear–and later ...

Pica, an eating disorder, in India varies by population, with estimates ranging from about 5% in general studies to 12% among ...

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 individuals, ...

This week, I would like us to talk more about children and pregnancy pica. Before I proceed, I would like to share one unwholesome practice that has become common during food processing lately. Some ...

While pop culture and PSAs have succeeded in publicizing health issues like bulimia and binge eating, there are other eating disorders a parent should also be aware of. Pica is one example, according ...