Pica Syndrome

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6 published items.

Why do people crave 'eating bad'?
Medicine - Health

Why do people crave 'eating bad'?

A new study revealed that not only pregnant women and children with pica syndrome - craving for non-food stuffs, have little or no nutritional value such as clay, nails,…

December 14, 2018
Exotic woman 'addicted' to eat ice
Medicine - Health

Exotic woman 'addicted' to eat ice

For most women, foods such as fruit cakes, fruits ... are often the things you like. But for Teresa Widener in Bedford, Virginia (USA), her favorite food is ... ice cube…

December 14, 2018
Tragedy little boy eating the whole bed
Medicine - Health

Tragedy little boy eating the whole bed

According to DailyMail, Zach Tahir wants to eat everything from window blinds to wall plaster. Being autistic and speechless, this 5-year-old boy living in the Salford a…

December 14, 2018
Baby girl addicted to glass and bricks
Medicine - Health

Baby girl addicted to glass and bricks

A 3-year-old girl in Indiana (USA), suffers from a rare syndrome, addicted to eating things like light bulbs or bricks.

December 14, 2018