You are what you eat — and for those with pica, that can be downright dangerous. Perhaps most famously seen on TLC’s reality ...

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 ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --Imagine having an irresistible urge to eat chunks of dirt. The condition known as pica actually happens to some people, and as CBS 2's Susan Carlson reports, doctors get especially ...

Pica is an eating disorder where an individual has a preference for eating items that have no perceived nutritional value to the human body. The disorder is most commonly exhibited by women and young ...

How can Pica be Treated? Treatment of pica involves a combination therapy involving nutritional and behavioral aspects. Promoting the intake of nutritious food and increasing iron intake are two ...

Rochester Institute of Technology researcher Brenda Abu is investigating the relationship between the eating practice known as pica and iron deficiency anemia among pregnant women in Rochester, N.Y.

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 ...

There are numerous eating disorders, namely binge eating, anorexia, bulimia nervosa and one disorder that caught our attention is Pica syndrome, the eating disorder that is not about food. Surprised, ...