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

A woman has opened up about her daughter's rare condition, pica, which sees her "eating the house", including the walls, sofa and even glass. Stacey A'Hearne, 25, from Blackwood, Wales, has to ...

Hearing the term "eating disorder" immediately evokes disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia. However, other conditions also fall under that umbrella and can have serious health consequences.

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 ...

September 13, 2011 — Hospitalizations for eating disorders, particularly pica, increased from 1999 to 2009 and were generally accompanied by comorbidities such as mood disorders, according to a new ...

Jordanna Tait has opened up about her daughter's unusual condition, pica, which sees her eating the walls of her bedroom. (Jordanna Tait/SWNS) A woman has opened up about her daughter's rare condition ...

Over the past several decades I've counseled patients who eat too much, eat too little, obsess over every bite or fear food. Unlike the more publicized and documented eating disorders, a dangerous ...

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

It’s not totally unusual to crave certain smells or wonder what a non-edible item tastes like. But if you’re feeding on non-food substances, you may be suffering from pica syndrome. Pica is a feeding ...

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 ...