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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A Lehigh County judge has denied bail for an Allentown man accused of trying to outrun police on a stolen ATV, while being out on bail for allegedly stealing a dirt bike and carrying a gun illegally.

Dogs love to chew all manner of things, from shoes and toys to sticks and plastic cups. But when they start to ingest non-edible items such as socks, underwear or even rocks, something can inevitably ...

On our first date 10 years ago, my husband and I went to Pica’s Restaurant in Upper Darby and then to a John Oliver stand-up show at the nearby Tower Theater. The latter was his choice, but the ...

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 ...

The next time Tina Fey pays a visit to her Delco hometown of Upper Darby, she’s going to have to find another place to grab a pizza. Pica’s, which is Fey’s favorite pizza spot, is closing its ...

Annette Delores Pica (nee Fox), age 95 of Redgranite, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, October 30, 2022 at Eden Meadows in Oshkosh. Annette was surrounded by the love of her family. She was born ...